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Lung Cancer

Burning skin after surgery
does anyone have suggestions for dealing with burning skin feelings? I am looking for nonmedicine ideas
Recurrence or new cancer type.
In 2005 i had my right lung removed for nscl squarmous. I have been blessed with clean scans so far except for a spot they have watched on my pancreas for the last 8 years. No change in the spot for the last 8 years but this year it has grown 1cm. MRI shows a lesion on my pancreas that he say he doesnt think is the…
is the doctor's office moving too slow
Lung cancer stage 2. I'm from Orlando, my wife was diagnosed just before Thanksgiving. We had our first consultation with a Oncologist on Tuesday January 12. He said she would need to have chemo and radiation either way before the surgery to have margins for the surgery. We are doing two more tests. One to see if the lymph…
Letting go of my pride
Hello everyone. This is my first post, so I hope you can bear with me. I've been battling lung cancer for the past several years now. The sad part of it is that I've had to do it all by myself, without any sort of support system. I'm blessed to have made it this far, but along the way, I had to develop this ridiculous…
My dad has stage 4 lung cancer... How am I suppose to fight if he wont?
I'm new on here. I literally just finished making the account minutes ago. I'm not too sure what this site will do for me or my family, but i figured it wouldn't hurt to try. I'm 28 years old. My dad just turned 63 in August. In August he was not in to good of health: overweight, smokes nearly 3 packs a day, COPD, high…
My dad has stage 4 lung cancer and feels fine
My father was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He was a smoker for 41 years and just quite when we found out. He has no symptoms and actually he says he feels better then ever since he quite smoking. Actually he doesn't even have a smokers cough anymore. Did anyone have this experience? Everywhere I read it says by…
Help me find my options
Hi all, Two weeks ago my father(62) went into the ER with back pain. When looking for the cause they discovered non-small cell adenocarcinoma in his lung. It has also spread to has lymphnodes, adrenal gland, kidneys, liver, stomach, bones, and they just found a 1cm legion in his brain. I am looking for a realistic…
My Husband
My husband underwent his first chemo treatment for his lung cancer on Tuesday of this week. The first day after they told him he would feel like a million dollars but that it wouldn't be the same in days that followed. Wedneday he had a great day. Thursday most of the day he just said he felt a little weak. Friday night…
new here.
Good morning, I'm usually on the kidney cancer forum. My mother has never had cancer. She has been suffering with rib pain. I took her to the ER. on Sunday and the ct. showed lung cancer in both lungs. I'm wondering is this stage 4. Does anyone have any information on this? Looks like in lymph nodes .
Side effects from whole brain radiation
My husband has nets to brain from primary lung cancer. He had 10 whole brain radiation treatments. I expected short tem memory loss and other side effects but not this. He started being really confused, repitive behavior, not being able to verbalize thoughts, incomplete sentences, compulsive behavior and much more. Is this…
22 and very scared
Hello everyone. I stumbled on this site while trying to find a solution to my problem. I don't know what to do honestly and I just want to vent my frustration, and would appreciate any feedback and advice. When I clear my throat I am finding some blood. It is most prominent in the morning once I wake up and sometimes…
Pet scan and CT's (3) indicate Left Lower Lung with 1.2cm irregular node, SUV 3.6 what is next?
My wife a female 42 years smoker had COPD attack on 6/30/15. Hospitalized to 7/24/15 and attends rehab for three months. Areas of concern: Left lower lobe had CT, bilateral thicking mucous plugging on 6/30 CT; then 7/7/15 Small bilateral effusion (fluid) with a change at lung base (LLL) and patchy air space in Left Lowrr…
Dad was recently diagnosed with lung cancer
I am new to tjis site and this is my first post. My dad is 65 and was well until Marchh ehen he felt "sick" and was short of breath. Recently he was diagnosed at stage 4, metastasis to bone and not long tolive. He's taking chemo, but we are allso overwhelmed. I often find myself sobbing out of nowhere. Anyone else going…
Mom has lung cancer. Questions
I am new to the Lung Cancer part of CSN. Been on the Head and Neck cancer part for 3+ years as my husband had tongue cancer and died last April. Now my mother has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Long story about getting the diagnosis but short version is she has a mass obstructing an air passage in left lung, possible…
Does Scarring from Cyberknife grow
Dad is 2 years NED from cybernife in lower lobe of lung. It was Stage 1. He was not a cadidate for partial lobectomy due to other health issues. So he underwent three treatments of cyberknife followed by chemo. His last ct shows his "scarring" has increased in size by 1 cm in diameter. I'm wondering if anyone knows if the…
ex rocker has passed
I was just on inspire and saw that are good friend ex rocker had heart attack and passed Nov. 19th...... so sorry .... will miss you rocker
Now it's my turn
I just buried my husband 4 weeks ago from lung cancer and two days ago I was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. I had a biopsy but have to have another one. I am so afraid as I saw all my husband went through. My children and grandchildren are besides themselves. I can't believe this is happening. I have been moved into…
Soreness after removal of right lower lobe.
l had right lower lobe removed Sept 16. Have done very well but the other day was so sore couldn't even take a deep breath. My boyfriend said I was moaning in my sleep. Was sore for two days. Does this occasionally happen? I was feeling pretty good before this.
Dad Stage 4 - Spread to Adrenal Glands
My 74 year old Dad had Prostate Cancer 4 years ago and in Oct 2014 he was diagnosed with Stage 2 Lung Cancer. We found out a couple of weeks ago that it has spread to his Adrenal glands and so is now stage 4. He had 6 weeks of radiation in Dec and has just started Chemo last Monday. He's really positive and seems well on…
Chemo/nerve pain
my fiancé: upper left removed with more invasive surgery. Early stage 2. Surgery on 7/23. Was scheduled for 4 chemo/3 wks apart starting 9/3. After 2 he had swelling and red lumps on the left wrist. Fluid on the lung had it removed. Lung doc said no more treatments rare reaction. he has had mild to severe scar and nerve…
Setback: Nother brain leasion found .My cancer story. A new challenge to fight. A.L.K. Mutated Adeno
Hello, I would like to finally share my cancer story as a whole in it's entirety. On May 5th 2012 I was showering getting ready for work and at about 5am, my world turned upside down in a split second. I passed out in the shower, from a brain tumor that metastasized from my lung cancer I didn't know I had to my brain…
shortness of breath
My mom had right middle lobectomy on 8/11. It was small with no node involvement, so good news on that front. She is in mid 80s and was very active before surgery (push mowed her front yard week before surgery). She does not report any pain issues, but gets very short of breath with activity. She is having trouble being…
1cm nodule with minor lymph node enlargement in chest
6 days ago I went in with chest tightness (thinking pneumonia) got a CT scan with a 1cm nodule, and enlarged lymph nodes. I am 34 and have smoked for 17 years (yes I am quiting, slowly but surely). Should I worry about lung cancer. The doc has ordered a PET scan. Any insight is always helpful. Thanks.
My Stepmother wants my Dad to die
What would you do if you found out that your step-mother, the caregiver wanted your Dad to die? What would you do? My Dad had a small tumor discovered in December 2008, he had a cancerous tumor categorized as adenocarcinoma removed from his right lung soon after official biopsy. The lung was then determined to be cancer…
SCLC - Fighting for my Dad's Life
Hi Everyone. In February 2014, my dad was diagnosed with limited stage SCLC. After chemotherapy and radiation, dad was told he was in remission in July 2014. After three check-ups (and 7 months), dad was told that the cancer returned in February 2015. After 8 months, we are still fighting. He has endured more chemotherapy…
Lung Nodule in Left Lung
I have just had a Lung Nodule found by CT Scan in my left lung. It is 1 CM in size and in the lower end of the upper left lobe. I underwent a Needle Biopsy and I overheard the Doctor say that preliminary result were positive for Cancer. I am waiting for my Doctor to call with final results. Anyone know how doctor doing…
Mam (Smoker) 68 Diagnosed With A Small Cancerous Tumour In Her Lung - Ireland
Hi there, I have posted before in this forum a few years back and the help and the support from people who I do not know has been incredible (you know who you are) - My Dad had his prostate removed over 15 years ago for it then to come back and he couldnt understand why or how but it happened, thankfully all has been…
Question about Side Effects of Chemotherapy (Carboplatin + Taxol)
Hello! I have been reading threads from here in this site since my Mom was diagnosed both lung adenocarcinoma stage IB and also anal canal cancer stage II. Now she is doing her 4th chemo for lung adenocarcinoma using taxol + carboplatin. Today is about 10 days after the chemo and she is feeling suddenly increased heart…
I want off this roller coaster! (new diagnosis for dad)
I will try not to get too wordy so someone might actually have time to read this and possibly respond (I am a writer by heart and often go into too much detail). On dad's 63rd birthday in July a large mass was discovered in his lung. No symptoms except back pain. Lung cancer! OK, so off to the races, the decision is made…
Father diagnosed last week with Lung (primary) and Bone (secondary). Happened too fast to come to te
Dear everyone, I have trawled through many forums and taken the best bits from comments from people who have survived longer than expected. Got to look on the best side. My father's appetite is really good and he has put on weight, all this is before treatment begins. Any advice would be very very much appreciated.

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