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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…
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Comparing CT Scans
I have breathing issues. I had a CT with the VA 10 weeks ago. They found a 5cm opacity, a 9.2mm nodule and several other sub 5mm nodules. I was concerned about the 5 cm opacity. And, assumed the worst, which is why I'm posting in Lung Cancer. Three weeks later I had another CT with a private pulmonologist. No mention of…
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Numbness after surgery
I had small nodule on right upper lung. Stage 1A. Just had a lobectomy 4 weeks ago. The incision on my back and the two chest tube incisions are doing well. I am experiencing numbness and burning sensations in my right breast and right side of abdomen (directly across from one of the chest tube sites). Has anyone…
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Pain with NSCL cancer… malignant pleural effusion
I’m wondering if there’s some tips how to care for someone with severe pain from malignant pleural effusions. My uncle is taking MS Contin 30mg bid, dilaudid 2-6mg PRN and Ativan PRN… nothing seems to take the pain away… we just added the Ativan and it helps but sedates…. Also he can only sleep upright… any pain or chair…
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Anyone have breast pain after lobectomy?
Hi, Up until now I've been an active, energetic person but things have changed. I was 70 in November. In December I had a scan for thyroid cancer (on hold for now) that revealed I had Stage II A, adenocarcinoma, a non-small cell cancer. The 6.3 cm (about 3 inches) tumor was completely removed, with all margins “clean” and…
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Lung Surgery
I have stage 2 lung cancer and the doctor wants to remove my left lung. I am terrified about the surgery and pain after. They make it sound like nothing. Would like to talk with someone who went through this. Is removing the whole lung as painfull as just removing a portion?
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Lung cancer with brain metastes
Hello all, I'm new to this board today and I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section - I;ve no posted in brain cancer as well as lung cancer! After several months of headaches which have got progressivley worse my close friend had a scan this week to be given the devastating news she has a tumor on her brain. On…
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To; Stayingcalm & to all who posted the mms
Thank all of you who helped me, What you all said was right and I guess some of us act a little crazy with thinking of trying to heal our selves with any thing on the market. Told the Dr. about trying this product--I am moving forward with treatment plans of cemo& radatin and again thank you. I am in my third week of…
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mms
F.D.A should have banned cigs years ago then maybe I would not be in this situation to try mms.
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A nodule, mass, tumor concern
I inadvertently hijacked another participants (regwithnodules) question last week and was unable to get my overall questions answered, so I'll give it another shot. I have not been diagnosed with cancer, but because of the following I'm concerned. First CT of chest was several weeks ago (breathing issues). Several nodules…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma with HPV 18/16 (high risk) detected in the lung tumor!
Hello all! I used to be on the older CSC network discussion group when I was diagnosed with Stage 1B Cervical adenocarcinoma in 2014, had a radical hysterectomy and that was all that was needed. Then I got breast cancer (2021), early stage, with bilateral mastectomy and that was all that was needed. THEN I started having…
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Small Cell Lung
Newly diagnosed...looking for support and answers. Just started chemo this last week. Etoposide and another one. Side effects have me so scared. I scared most about my hearing going. Doc said I would probably lose my hearing due to cochlear damage. Breathe or hear, I guess that is a choice for me. I think I'd rather…
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Understanding
So my mother has been the most important person to me in this entire world. She is also the one person I have broke down and destroyed and hurt the most. Sometime I can understand why I might do these things and sometimes I do not understand why I would. It has caused me plenty of conflict in my life and currently in my…
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Multiple pleural based nodules
Hi, everyone. New to all this so my apologies if I use incorrect terminology. CT scan without contract in May showed "multiple pleural based nodules", the largest being 6mm, a couple at 3mm, and more smaller (total somewhere between 8-10) in both lungs Presently awaiting 6 month rescan (ugh...the waiting!). Question: Would…
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Latest in research for small cell lung cancer
For those patients and their families affected by lung cancer. This is a free Zoom register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldOirqzMjGtQH1QTLsTksmiyFrtDgAl1j#/registration
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Constant pain from surgery
I'm 6 weeks out from an upper left lobe lobectomy. My cancer was a stage one. I had vats surgery. There was one complication where I started bleeding. They had to go back in to restitch. The problem I am having is on the left side. I have a raised area in between my ribs about 1" thick by 3" long. It gets red at times.…
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Getting it together
I know that my mom is the one who has to go through the disease and I cant imagine what it is like inside her head and heart. Shes always been one to keep her feelings and fears and etc to her self. I have seen her fall apart half way twice since this diagnosis and I can be honest.... it was totally heart breaking. I am an…