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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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Planned Outage on 10/9
There will be a planned CSN outage on 10/9/15 from 5am-8am EST while the site undergoes some maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Rowan CSN Support Team
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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…
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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…
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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…
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CT Scan
Had my 3 year CT on my lungs yesterday, doc says everything looks awesome, see you 12 months
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…