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Lung Cancer

Had CTA Pulmonary Angiogram and need answers.
I had a CTA Chest Pulmonary Angiogram and it came back negitive for pulmonary embolism. The scan did find the following: 1. Left renal cyst 2. Nonspecific hilar & interlobar lymph nodes. Also had left axilla node measure 13 mm in greatest dimension. 3. Left hydronephrosis I understand that 1 and 3 relate to my kidneys. I…
Kidney Cancer to Lung possible R Lung Lobectomy
Hi Guys, Normally on the kidney discussion boards but it looks like I have 2 x Kidney Cancer Mets in the right lower lobe of my lung, only small 6mm and 8mm. However, just when I think no problem he can just cut them out my Right HILAR lymph node is 'enlarged' on my next set of scans, although it is inconclusive that the…
How long will my dad be sick after completing treatment for SCLC??
My sweet, sweet, sweet, precious dad was diagnosed with stage 3 SCLC (imited stage) back in August 2014. He completed chemo and radiation to his chest in late Decmeber, and there was no signs of any tumors. He then had prophylactic brain radiation which was completed in March 2015. He has some good days but so many bad…
Mets from Kidney to Lung-newly diag
Hello. I had my left kidney removed Nov 2014 and had my first scans 2 weeks ago. CT showed multiple nodules bilaterally (lungs) consistent with metastatic neoplastic disease related to renal call carcinoma of left kidney. The largest nodule is 7-8mm and dr is talking Interleukin 2 treatment but wants another scan on May…
Our doctor resisting giving referral for second opinion
Hi, my mom was just diagnosed with stage IIIB non-small cell lung cancer and I'm looking into getting a second opinion from another expert or two, mostly to confirm her oncologist's treatment plan and to explore other options like clinical trials or anything else that might give her a better chance to improve or even…
Father recently diagnosed with Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Stage 4
My Father has been recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer. It spread to his lymph nodes and spine. He has great attitude and has just started chemo. The statistics are not good but am hopeful that we can beat them. I am looking for any helpful information from anyone that is dealing with a similar…
My Friend 50 yrs just told nudules and cyst on lungs---Info please
She is a smoker. xray shows nudules and a cyst. Can this be cancer? Please give me some info.
prophylactic cranial irradiation
my wife has recently completed chemo and 3d direct beam radiation for limited small cell lung cancer, her recent PET scan according to her dr. showed no cancer and said she was in complete remission. he wants her to start PCI in the nest week and we are not sure about the treatment. i have researched a lot of available…
results of taking nivolumab
Im looking for information of hoa people are feeling while taking the drug nivolumab?
Lung cancer. Stage 2.
I am 63 years old. Female and I was healthy before Christmas. I found out I had lung cancer and went through all the tests. I was operated on April 25th/2015. I had a vats right upper lung lobectony. One third of my lung was removed. I got through that fine. I went to see the surgeon on May 25th and was told the mass was…
79 years old man stage 4 lung cancer
My grandpa has done the CT CHEST ABDOMEN PELVIS. The findings are 4.6cm (AP) x 3.9cm(H) x 3.7cm(W) soft tissue mass seen in the right upper lobe. There is several mediastinal and right axillary lymph nodes noted. Also, there is a 2.5cm x 1.8cm soft tissue mass in the right adrenal gland. Please advise the best treatment…
Husband recently told he has lung cancer
I am new here, I would never have thought that I would be going through this, and I am very scared! At this time we really do not have much info other than there is a mass on my husbands right lung, (middle lobe) and it is pressing against his bronical tube and causing him shortness of breath. He had a bronocolscopy done…
Stage 3b squamous cell lung cancer
My dad has been diagnosed with stage 3b squamous cell lung cancer. His mass is 8.4 cm in upper left lobe. He has had 15 radiation treatments. The MRI showed the cancer has not gone to brain. he has the first pet scan done this Thursday to see if it has spread other than lungs. Met with chemo dr, when he is ready he will be…
Sensitive to Smells?
Has anyone noticed that since they have had LC that you are very sensitive to smells, odors ect? I just went to clean my extra bathroom,( which OK I've bee a bad girl and haven't cleaned in awhile) and I sprayed some bathroom cleaner into the sink and I couldn't breathe! I had to walk out of the room until it disipated.…
Treatment for Cancer
Hello: I am 80 yrs old male and have lung cancer.Had it since 2011--it just came back in 2012 and they said no more rads on lung--so chemo again--and this failed to shrink it so they sent me home to die. Went on the budwig diet.This diet is Cottage Cheese-mixed with Flax Seed Oil( Has to be in cooler @ store)or do not buy…
Anxiety about CT/PT Scan FDG Uptake and Groundglass Nodule
I had a PT/CT scan a couple weeks ago. It says: "FDG uptake in the chest is noteable for hypermetabolism in a groundglass nodule of the right upper lobe, just above the minor fissure. Peak standard uptake value is 3.97. On delayed acquisition, it is 4.4. Groundglass opacity measures greater than 1cm in dimension...in…
No treatment - how long?
My mom has LC with 2 lymph nodes and matastis to one eye. She has chosen no treatment. I can find nowhere that gives a prognosis for how long she has to live. Anyone have an idea? Debbie
Brother has passed
It is with a saddned heart that I'm letting you know that my brother passed today. Yesterday my older brother called very early morning and said the doctor had said to call the family in. Being out of town we were planning on today, but glad we made it in yesterday. His daughter just drove in from Texas but they said she…
Mom has mets to eye
Mom has had trouble with her right eye for three weeks. Blurry and sometimes sees a hump on flat surface. Went to optomitrist who thought it was macular degeneration and sent right to a retina specialist who did an ultra sound and found it was matastic cancer. Apparently this is the number two source of eye cancer, breast…
Anyone out there doing the mpdl3280a clinical trial?
Has anyone finished a mpdl3280a trial?
Questions about Diagnosis Procedure
Hello! I am from the uterine cancer board, but my husband and I were advised last week his son has lung cancer. He had gone to ER unable to breathe and was admitted with a sac of fluid around his heart. They did several tests which included blood work, CT scan,and a scope down his throat. They discharged him after 2 days…
SCLC that has spread to bone barrow
My 53 year old sister was perfectly normal a month ago. She went to the er for what we thought was a kidney stone. They did a catscan and said it looked like her lymph nodes around her lungs were swollen and she had pneumonia. They did a biopsy and took her off of Methorexate which she was taking for RA and is known to…
Mom in denial???
My mom lives 10 hours away from me and was diagnosed 4 months ago with small cell lung carinoma which has mestasized to her bones causing several spinal fractures. I can only get what info she will give me regarding her prognosis but she states she refuses to talk to the doctor because she is in a positive frame of mind…
Question about meds???
Hi, A little over 5 weeks ago I had a thoracotomy to remove a large mass that was a recurrance of anal cancer in my lung. I seem to be recovering alright but still have a back ache and some off and on mild chest discomfort but think all is normal. I am now receiving chemo as adjuvent therapy for the cancer. After the…
Help! Anyone have misdiagnosis of LC/Pancoast?
Hello, Im at my wits end! I am 37yrs old and a 20yr smoker that has quit about 6month now. I have been dealing with right sided Chest/Back pain along with brown mucas production that only comes from the right for about 5yrs now, the pain and mucas started at the same time. I am convinced there is an issue with my lung…
When to have another PET after treatment
My husband has nonsmall cell squamous cell lung cancer -- a pancoast tumor. He has completed 5 weeks of radiation concurrent with 2 chemo cycles of Cisplatin and Etopside. His oncologist wants him to see a thoracic surgeon and also have a new PET scan. The oncologist said to have the scan in a week or 2, but everything I…
New Here and Was Just Wondering.......
Hello Everyone, I have been diagnosed twice with stage 1a adenocarcinoma with an ALK mutation. I have had two lung surgeries, June 2006 & March 2014, and now my scans are showing 3 small nodules. Has anyone else gone through this and what was the outcome?
stage 4 / copd and plueral effusion
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC Andeo. He also has a plueral effusion and COPD. His worse symptom is he cannot walk 10 feet with out being out of breath, so spends all his time in recliner. He has had 3 rounds of chemo and after CAT SCAN there has been no change. . We drain his plueral effusion every 3 days and…
Mom is Stage 4 and out of options...Caregiver advice?
After fighting off months of pnemonia and it coming back, my Mom was diagnosed in April 2014 with Stage 4 NSCLC with a softball sized tumor in her right lung and a golfball sized tumor in her left and mets in the shoulder and spine. Surgery and radiation were not options. The oncologist recommended chemo. The first cycle…
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