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Lung Cancer

dad past away from small cell lung cancer
I don't know where to even start. My dad was diagnosed in August of 2013 stage one small cell lung cancer. He did the chemotherapy. First rounds of the chemotherapy didn't help. So doctors recommended a chemo that is used for ovarian cancer. He started the new chemotherapy in march 2014. Where he had to get that chemo was…
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persistent dry cough
Hi everyone, My mum's cancer has metasised to her lungs giving her persistent dry cough. Doctor has given her codine syrups and morphin but nothing seems to help. She also has a nabuliser but most of the time that doesnt help either. Is there any advice or guidance you can give that might help her get some relief? Her…
Mom diagnosed with 3B Lung Cancer
Hi all! My mom was diagnosed with 3B NSCLC. She will begin radiation and chemo on Monday. She just turned 60. The cancer was caught only because she fell and cracked a rib. I've been reading a lot about holistic healing, juicing and eating a healthy diet. Does anyone have any feedback on changes to their diet as they were…
Esophageal adenocarcinoma now in lining of lungs...
my dad was diagnosed last January with stage 3 esophageal adinocarcinoma. Started chemo and then radiation...could not eat anything so they put in a peg tube. (Went to the ER twice with problems with this and they sent him home saying nothing was wrong). (They said the cause of his initial cancer was Barrett's esophageous…
CT Scan
Had my 3 year CT on my lungs yesterday, doc says everything looks awesome, see you 12 months
Wedge resection of lung
Having wedge resection of right lower lung nodules to biopsy for cancer. Had colon cancer last year and doc is looking for possible cancer in a new nodule. Anyone gone through this to talk to?
Need some answers
I dont know where to begin.... its been a few months since my mother got diagnosed with Lung Cancer that has spread to her bones. Her left lung colasped. She's with only one lung currently. Yesterday when she went to the doctor to do her weekly draining they barely took any out. I don't know what this means. It actually…
Friend with lung cancer - what kind of doctor should manage her treatment?
I have a friend who was just diagnosed with what is likely stage 1 small cell. I haven't seen the cytology report from her needle biopsy, and she does not know yet what type it is, but was a heavy smoker. I would like her to go to a well respected cancer center like NYU or Sloan, but don't even know what kind of doctor she…
Pain 3 1/2 months after lower left lobectomy
while upright I have virtually no pain 3 1/2 mo following lobectomy of lower left lung and removal of 9 lymph nodes. It was VATs surgery and then about 7 inch incision below left shoulder blade. However, when lying down, I have considerable pain from the surgery. Is this normal? How long before I can expect this pain to go…
Your Opinion Please
Hi all: I'm from the colorectal board and have posted this there as well. I'm hoping that you can give me some insight to my brothers situation. This is a copy from the other board. My brother just found on around Thanksgiving that he has lung cancer which has spread to liver/nodes. He went hunting two days after he found…
Can't believe I'm cured
I,m a 71 year old male. Two months ago I had VATS surgery on stage 1B cancer in the right lower lobe. The lower lobe and a small section of the upper lobe were remove because the tumor was close to the upper lobe. They also removed 35 lymph nodes. Before surgery a PET scan was done. Between the Pet scan, lymph nodes and…
Back to school o help
Hi all, newly diagnosed w parotid gland adenocarcinoma and PET scan shows lung cancer. Wedge resection scheduled for sept 8th. Radiation and chemo to follow.Haven't told work yet, public school music teacher, private type of person. Don't know how long I will need to be out of school. Don't know what or how much to say to…
upper right lobectomy
Hello everyone i was diagnosed with class 1a lung cancer and had an upper right lobectomy there was no sign of abnormal growth in the nodes so the surgeon said he believed they got it right at the start so no chemo or radiation is necessary my question is how long is the average heal time and does the shortness of breath…
Doctor says weeks - 3 months
Hi Everyone, My dad has been treating for squamos cell cancer that has met to lung now. He went through 6 rounds of chemo and 33 treatments of radiation. This is after doing almost the exact same treatment for a squamos cell tumor that was removed under his arm pit. My dad doesn't ask any questions about his cancer when he…
Thoracic surgrey with lung cancer?
I am trying to find someone who had the same surgery as i did. I was diagnosed in April 2007 with lung cancer. They found a tumor in the back chest wall 11 cm it was so big they said it was innoperable. I began chemo and radiation so that the tumor would shrink and releive the pain. Apparently the tumor was pressing on my…
"leak" of chemo into tissue... other's insights needed
My husband had a lobectomy of upper left lobe on 7/10/2015 after a bungled and delayed treatment care through this Spring. So he is finally recovered from this surgery (which by the way, is almost the same surgery done on the RIGHT side for adno carcinoma 11 years ago). Back then they did 4 months of adjuvant chemo. It's…
Recent CT scan show multiple blilateral subpleural nodular densities
I recently completed a Lung CT scan which revealed the following nodules: right apex at 5 mm nodule, right middle lobe with a 2 & 3 mm nodules, right lower lobe with 6 mm nodule, and a left costophrenic 4 mm nodular opacity. I did see a oncology thoracic surgeon, he at this time doesn't seem concered, he wants to repeat…
Mom's Passing
Hello everyone. I wanted to send little note to thank everyone on this discussion board. While I may not have posted many comments, I have read through many of the posts. These posts have helped me understand my moms journey and what possible things to expect on her journey. Before I tell you about my mom's story, I just…
My 34 year old wife has S3 LTD SCLC
In the middle of April, 2015 my wife had unexplained facial/neck swelling, and bruising on her upper torso. She saw her PCP, CT Scan was set up the following day, they saw a large mass, Oncologist, Virginia Cancer Institute was set up the next day, admitted to hospital that afternoon, Biopsy the following day, found out it…
No Subject
I am new to this group. I have been reading some of your stories and they are encouraging. My boyfriend was diagnoised with NSLC approx. 6 weeks ago. He has a 8 cc tumor on the lung that has spread to the treacha and the brain (4 spots on the brain)surgery is not an option. He is currently undergoing chemo & radiation…
Mum been diagnosed hasn't been told much info not even biopsy yet she's been given 6 months to 18 mo
hi I'm looking for any info help miracles my mum has been diagnosed with lung cancer and Liver she's had blood tests but not a biopsy the Dr told us today she has 6 months to 18 months to live can they tell from blood test and is there any medicine or treatments that can help as nhs has delayed and failed to help my mum
Immune therapy
Does anyone have experience yet with immuno therapy for lung cancer, ie side effects etc? thank you!!
Immunotherapy - Please share your experience
Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I'm here because I'm hoping some of you might be able to share your experience with immunotherapy as a treatment option. My father just rounded his 3rd year anniversary since his stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, and I can't believe we're even here! On August 2nd he will be 62 and…
rare lung cancer as a 19 year old.
Hi All. Im new on this site, and im a 19 year old survuivor of just over a year! (yay!!) I was diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer. It is called an Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor. I was diagnosed February of 2014, and as of then, I was only the 25th resported case in the entire world. Crazy right? It was such a…
Small Cell lung cancer - denied Pet / CT SCAN
Hi my mom who is 65 was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. she has had radiation and chemo and so far so good. I want to know if anyone has encountered being denied a PET /ct scan from insurance company she has keystone we live in Philadelphia. we are being treated at Jefferson Kimmel Center, which I am told is one of…
hearing issues with chemo
I had my first round of cisplatin/taxotere on Tuesday and Neulasta shot on Wed. I knew there was a chance of ringing in ears but I am having ringing and what feels like plugged up ears or muffled. It is hard for me to hear. Has anyone had this happen? Kim
Love to hear more survival stories.. New here, anyone alk+?
Hi everyone. I am new here. I was diagnosed 12/23. Wow, it is already one month! I went from ultra sad of why me to currently an optimistic outlook. A roller coaster one month. I have alk+ stage 4 lung cancer, it spread to my bone. I am 41, never smoked, Asian, female. :) Ha..ha. Statistics are funny~~ Keeping an upbeat…
First Time Here...Wife has Stage 3b, nsclc
My wife was diagnosed a year ago. since thenm she's had 9 rounds of chemo, a lung resection and 6 weeks of radiation. Because of continuing pain and shortness of breath, some pleural fluid was drawn last week to relieve the pressure. Oncologist called yesterday and said that the fluid showed the presence of cancer cells in…
moderate to severe back pain and nerve pain in my back after going through chemotherapy and radiatio
I began having pain in my mid back radiating down my left leg. At times i have severe pain across my shoulder blades. At times i feel a crawling pain going up my spine radiating over shoulder blades. I have had x rays, cat scans and mri's only to be told me i have 2 slightly bulging disc. Any help would be appreciated j.

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