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Anxiety?
How do you deal with the anxiety? I am feeling so out of control. I am normally able to face critical issues and deal with it, including my own past medical issues, my husband's critical health issues, and even unexpected deaths in my immediate family. But this time, I am a wreck… I shake constantly. I get angry at the…
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Lung Surgery
Hi , I had stage one lung cancer in my middle right lobe. I had robotic lung surgery done on 12-20-23. They took out the mass, + the middle lobe along with a bunch of lymph nodes. It has been five weeks, and I am still having pain, and really have no appetite. I was wondering if anyone else has had this surgery? Also how…
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Any long term survivors of stage IIIb or stage IV NSCLC?
I would be interested in hearing from long-term survivors of stage IIIb and stage IV NSCLC. i have been diagnosed with stage IIIb squamous cell lung cancer with occult primary (the cancer in only in my thoracic lymph nodes; the primary tumor is either too small to be detected or regressed or nonexistent.) I have just been…
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Radiation treatment for Central Lung Cancer side effects
My husband is very likely to have cancer (awaiting biopsy) posterior to the right main stem bronchus, which is within the central area of the lung. Does anyone have any experience with treatment to this area. Our medical oncologist told us that he was referring us to a pulmonologist but that given the location surgery was…
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New Doctor
I am in stage 4 lung cancer and feel I am not completly sure that I am getting any of my questions answered. I would like to find out how you go for a second opinion, and any suggestions for a top Doc. I have been on a chemo treatment that used Ketruda but I had two bouts of what seemed to be pneumonia but wasn't and also…
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Question on behalf of my mom.
Hello everyone. I hope this finds you well. My mother is a woman in her seventies, and has been cancer free for about a year. She had radiation therapy. She's been getting a lot better and has improved her mobility and muscle tone through physical therapy and trying to be mindful of her eating- reducing sugar and the like.…
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Small cell lung cancer
Hi I am 40 years old and just found out in January that I have stage 4 mestatic small cell lung cancer secondary liver cancer and they've given me 10 to 12 months to live it's in my bones my pancreas my gallbladder my ovaries. I have a 19 year old and a 2 year old and they'll keep telling me I'm dying but I don't feel sick…
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Lung Cancer Types
Lung cancer is a disease that is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the lung tissues. In case it is left untreated, the growth spreads beyond the lungs in a process known as metastasis into the rest of the body and adjacent tissues. There are differences in lung... READ MORE…
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Post VATS dry cough
Hi! Looking for insight on a dry cough, which of course hurts, 2 weeks post VATS lung resection, cancer removal, and lymph node check. Seems like every little bit something new pops up. TIA. I appreciate being able to be part of this group. Mary
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Recently Diagnosed
Hi. I am 50 years old and I recently learned I have cancer in 4 areas. I am amazed how slow the medical field is but then I have no patience. I came here to get advice and help me keep sane. I am reading posts. I am not handling the news very well. I am not sure how long I have had the cancer but I was sick for 10 weeks…
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Treatment options, poorly differentiated non-small cell carcinoma?
Greetings, everyone. I had ovarian cancer 28 years ago which predisposed me to lung cancer which I now seem to have developed. It was discovered due to a mass on my liver. Additional staining on the liver biopsy sample revealed the non-small cell carcinoma to be poorly differentiated. Can anyone tell me what that means in…
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diagnosed 6 months ago with small cell lung cancer
Hello, I was diagnosed in Oct with sclc which was contained to my right lung. I had the chemo and radiation and in Jan scans showed it had shrunk considerably in the lung but I had some mets in my brain. Was put on Imfinzi and had gamma knife for the brain mets. The gamma knife took care of the brain mets but I now have 3…
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New PET scan
I had lung cancer in 2020. I had a lobe removed and have been cancer free since. I have never looked at my PET scan results before but just waited to discuss with oncologist. Had a scan on Thursday and did look online it does recommend a biopsy on left lung now but talked about blood pooling and suv max. Never heard of…
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New Life, New Dad, New Cancer
Hi there. My Dad moved in with my Husband and I back in June. We knew he was sick and that he was moving out here to be with us towards the end of his life. It's been touch and go emotionally, but until recently it's been manageable. His lung cancer has doubled in size since September and he also has severe centrilobular…
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Lung cancer support groups
Are there any lung cancer support groups in New Hampshire?
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Newcomer lung cancer
Hi,68 yrs,right lung adenocarcinoma, just met with oncologist,being evaluated to see if I would make good surgical candidate,scheduling PET,MRI,lots of bloodwork,meeting with thoracic surgeon. I started out with bad cold,x ray showed lots of congestion upper lobe.PNEUMONIA, Had broncoscopy, found adenocarcinoma. Pnuemonia…
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SEEKING KNOWLEDGE - pememtrexed
Hi friends and fighters, So my mother is currently on maintenance therapy for her stage 4 lung cancer. She has been in a remission period since November and seeming to have responded to the radiation and success with the pememtrexed and keytruda. I was reading over the notes on her last visit and noticed that it stated the…
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My Moms CT Results, help understanding???
Sorry in advance for the long post. First I have summarized the last 2 day’s events anmd start with mom’s CT Results (toward the middle of post) from yesterday. Afterward, I summerize her history after, there is substantial history. My question to those out there who may understand these findings, is does anyone think the…
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Stage 3 Point B (nsc)
Greetings, brave fighters! Recently, I received distressing news that my father, who is 63 years old, has been diagnosed with stage 3 point B non-small cell cancer. After a quick search on the internet, I found myself overwhelmed and filled with helplessness as the prognosis does not appear to be very promising. It is…
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Stigma and Strides
Stage 4 small cell lung cancer here. Wishing everyone out there hope and hugs! Lung cancer is a shamed cancer that inevitably leads to the question "do/did you smoke?" Then silence if you answer yes as if to confirm you're deserving of such an awful diagnosis. Such a shame as all cancers suck and there are many causes. My…
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man i’m losing it right now
i know i got to pull it together but can’t seem to just get up and do it . i just need to stop it and numb up and keep going
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Whole Brain Radiation
Hello, I was diagnosed SCLC stage IIA back in June. Did 6 rounds of Etoposide and Carboplatin along with 33 days of radiation. I had scans last week and all was clear. Doctor is now wanting me to do 10 days of whole brain radiation as a preventative in case there are any cells hiding in the brain. I am a 57YO female.…
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esophageal pain after radiation
My husband has severe esophageal pain after radiation therapy for small cell lung cancer. He finished radiation and chemotherapy last week. he is still in severe pain both when eating and also at times when not eating. Any suggestions for relief for him?
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Fast acting Cancer
My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in Sep, 2000. Was treated with Chemo to try and stop the tumour growing in his lung and lymph nodes in his neck. Within two weeks of chemo treatment, they found 5 more tumours through out his upper body. So chemo didn't work that time. Again with chemo and now radiation. Tumours…
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Lumakras (sotorasib)
Has anyone used this drug yet? I know the FDA approval is fairly new but wondering about the side effects and efficacy?
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Cancer screening /biopsy process inquiry
Hi, My father suffered from heart issues whereby he was rushed to er/hospital and was diagnosed w AFIB. During his stay at ER , the hospital ordered a CT Scan (without contrast as he has kidney issue ) The ct scan revealed 1.4 cm subpleural pulmonary nodule in his right lung and 5.3 cm mass formation on his elect adrenal…
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Scared of lung surgery🥺
Hey guy I’m 22 years old and have been battling cancer from 2 years now.It was at my back but now it moved to my lungs.I recently just finished 6 rounds of chemo and unfortunately the biggest tumor increased in size so I have to undergo surgery.The doctors have assured me that everything will be fine and the my lungs will…
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hello! I'm new to your forum
best friend diagnosed with lung cancer 4 weeks ago got pet scan results back a couple days ago and stated that there was nothing they could do for her other than possibly radiation to the 10 cm Mass on her upper right lung. cancer has gone to her own in her arm, spleen, L5 vertebrae, and various nodes throughout her chest.…
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New
Just joined been battling with lung cancer for a bit just went and had one session of amino therapy and it really took me out ,just looking to find some support in getting through another day 🤕
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assistance for aa friends mom
hi, i am a 58 yr old gay man living with my 2 year seperated husband of 20 years battling hiv and all that goes along with getting older with no money (savings of anykind), and not seeing any possiblity of ever being able to retire. having said all that i have been put into a caregiver position, not oficially, of a friends…