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Lung Cancer

My Grandpa has lung cancer with metastases (second lung and liver) - 4th grade - please help.. hyper
Dear All, We learned that the grandfather have lung cancer four weeks ago (he know from three weeks). I remember when I went to hospital the day before he learned about cancer and he was happy, joking person, he thought that it is only something like pneumonia. Unfortunately from the next day after that terrible…
Hair loss, Hair Options, custom hats with hair for women battling cancer
Hello, my name is Heather. My mother has stage 4 small cell lung cancer. She was diagnosed a little over a year ago by her team of doctors, they gave her a year with treatment and by gods grace she is still here with our family. She goes to treatment weekly and its defintally taken a toll on her and my dad. My mother is an…
Mom has Stage 4....
Hi I'm new here. My Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4, non-small cell adenocarcinoma in Nov. 2013 She is 63. They used the Gamma Knife to take care of the lesions in her brain, then started her off on chemo, which (except for the nausea) she was doing nicely on, the tumors even shrank, until she started having severe pain one…
have lung nodules but are shrinking on own
Hello all ! ..Did anyone here get diagnosed with lung nodules that grew a bit from one scan to the next but then shrunk a bit on the third scan and still get treated as it was cancer? I also have asthma and on a high dose of advair and take one singular daily. for years my breathing tests have sucked and have only inproved…
Spots on lungs & liver on CT scan
I am struggling with an issue that I need some advice on. I have an elderly friend who recently has recently been in the hospital for some signs of dementia and an infection in her leg. During her hospital stay she blacked out so the doctor ordered some test to be run one of which was a CT scan. The Dr. said that the CT…
new and scared
Recently diagnosed with stage II adenocarcinoma RLL. No mets found in PET scan. Testing lymph glands next week and then surgery and chemo. If found in lymph nodes, surgery, chem and radiation. Cannot do the VAT because tumor is too large. What am I facing? Ideas and suggestions about going bald - wig or scarf or nothing?…
worries
Hi , after I recently had a angioplasty they informed me I had 9.9mmstar-shaped nodule in my upper left lung. Next was a pet scan, my pulmonologist looked in over and said that the odds were very high , that this was lung cancer. my 3 sisters died of it within 6 months of each other from it. so then he sent me to get a…
Small cell lung cancer
My mom has been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. We have started the Chemo treatments with Carboplatin & etoposide. It's a 21 day cycle, 3 days of chemo, 18 days off. The first chemo is done and we are on day 5 of the 18 off. Yesterday we brought her home from the hospital after a 10 day stay that had so many ups and…
White count drop
After only one treatment of low dose chemo my WBC count dropped to 2 when they checked it yesterday. I was very sick with vomiting 3 days after chemo and yesterday they did give me an IV because I was dehydrated. I've had 6 radiation treatments so far. All I know is I'm exhausted and have no energy and just want to lay and…
Any information helpful, stage 4
I have had a lung mass that has never changed size since 2009. The pulmonologist told me that it was scar tissue and would never be anything to worry about. Well, 2014 CT scan showed a slight change in it, but not in size, and a lymph node next to it mildly enlarged. Needle biopsy of main lung mass came up showing…
Extreme nausea, is it normal?
I had 2 radiation treatments and one chemotherapy treatment on Thursday. I did really well (I thought). I had minor nausea but nothing bad. Well, last night I got sick beyond sick. I vomited my insides out it feels like and I'm so weak I can hardly get up. I'm still sick at my stomach and can't really eat anything without…
Help for Mom NSCLC Stage 3B with PE
Hi, I am new here and looking for help. My mom is 73, a never smoker, and 4 weeks ago after 3 months of mild coughing, 20 lb weight loss, and pneumonia unresponsive to meds was given a CT and bronchoscopy. She was then diagnosed at Mayo clinic with NSCLC Adenocarcinoma Stage 3B. She had her first chemo treatment…
stage 2 lung cancer
6 months ago I was diagnosed with stage 2 non small cell adeno carcanomia. I had a 6cm mass that was attached to my ribs. They removed the mass, upper right lobe of lung and 2 ribs. went thru 4 rounds of chemo therapy. they told me with surgery I would have a 50/50 chance of a 6 month to 5 yr survival rate ? I am 6 months…
pan coast cancer on upper right lung-copd
My husband has a pancoast upper right lung tumor. Chemo sessions, 33 radiation treatments and the tumor has only slightly shrunk in size. He has copd and is not fit for surgery. We are going to try another session of chemo. He is home now trying to gain his strenght and gain some weight back. He has no appetite, his food…
Doing Leg exercise I get so lightheaded since Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer
Since I have been on Xalkori to treat my problem I have been going to the gym because I love to workout, but I have noticed that since I have been trying to do legs I get so lightheaded and feel as though I want to pass out. I will have to sit for a while to let my blood I guess circulate. I eat before I go and have been…
Please help me.God Bless you
I m very upset.My mother had 1.5 cm nodule on right upper lobe.Doctor dod operate her and her biposy came adencarcionma well diff.They were unable to find cancer orgin.she was digonsed 5 yrs uterus cancer and was in remission for 5 yrs. Doctors are not sure it is mets from uterus or new primary cancer.is anyone have same…
Life isn't always fair
I have had my share of being touched by cancer. Both my parents passed from cancer (MM for dad and lung cancer for mom). I have lost an aunt, a grandfather and multiple friends as well. I have personally dealt with kidney cancer this last year and am currently NED. Each time stepping up to the plate and dealing with what…
FDA Approves Zykadia (Ceritinib) for ALK-Positive Lung Cancer
A second drug that specifically targets non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is positive for the ALK gene rearrangement has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new drug, ceritinib (Zykadia, Novartis), in indicated for patients with ALK-positive NSCLC who have previously been treated with…
scar tissue or?
Hey was just wondering if there is a difference between scar tissue or calification . was wondering because I had a Vats surgery to remove a lung nodule that showed no signs of calification, it was was oval and smooth. it was 8.7 mm, once I had the surgery the path report came back 4mm lymph node and when asked about the…
All CSN members are invited!
It’s finally happening! We are happy to announce that as early as tonight, a new Chat application is being launched on CSN. It is NOT Java-based and it DOES support members using mobile devices. To access chat, you must be a CSN member and logged on. Once logged on, all you have to do is click chat in your left navigation…
Recent caregiver, need some support
Hi all, First off, I know I don't know you and I know y'all sure as Hell don't know me, but I'm really desperate for someone (maybe more) to just talk to. I'm Samantha (not my real name, but close enough) and I moved from NYC to GA to suppprt my parents in my mother's battle. She has Stage 3 lung cancer, of a type that…
Stage 4 lung cancer - treatment question
I was diagnosed a week ago with Stage 4 lung cancer spread to the T12 in the bone. To say the very least I was shocked and very scared and have had anxiety and panic attacks ever since. My question is this: I have been given 2 options of treament. One is: high dose chemotherapy once every 3 weeks. Two is: low dose…
Small cell lung cancer stage 4 mets to brain and kidney
A week and a half ago, my mother collapsed from coughing up blood. Things happened so fast. What started out as minor coughing blood (as if that could be minor in any way!) almost ended to her demise. She coded, then became stable and was transferred to a major hospital in Maine. She was hooked up to a breathing tube, ng…
I Am A Newbie
Hello To everyone .......Iam just browsing pretty new to the site.....I don't see a site for tonsil cancer maybe someone can guide me ....................I definitly need a tour guide..
PET Scan results wasn't what I expected
I'm new to this board and hoping to hear others experiences. I recently had a PET Scan for Stage III Vulvar Cancer. I had finished my treatments and had a biopsy that showed no evidence of malignacy. However the PET Scan found 1 small nodule was discovered in my upper right lung but everything else is clear. My Doctor said…
Neuroendocrine Large Cell Lung Cancer Stage IV
My mom was just diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroendocrine Large Cell Lung Canger Stage 4. This is a very rare and very aggressive cancer. She had a mass removed from her breast and from her side that both tested for this cancer. She had her PET scan done yesterday and MRI of the brain on that day too She begins chemotheraphy…
Looking for survivors
I'm just trying to find other lung cancer patients similar to me. I am 53, non-smoker, otherwise excellent health. Was diagnosied in January, stage 4 with metastatsis to lymph nodes and spine. I'm responding well to chemo. All lung cancer people seem to be in their 70's and smokers. I would like to try to connect with some…
New here...but current survivor...
Hi all: I'm a sinus cancer survivor. Out of treatment now for almost 7 years with no recurrences. About 6 weeks ago I went to my ENT for a persistent cough and wheezing. He sent me to a pulmonologist who ordered an immediate CT scan (no contrast). The CT came back with a diagnosis of a partially calcified lesion in the…
Sharing stories of Hope and Inspiration
I am now a ten year and seven-time lung cancer survivor. I know how lucky to be beating the odds and decided to celebrate my decade of survival by producing a new documentary called "Richard's Rays of Hope" about my journey, and that of my family and loved ones, to create greater awareness and hope for people impacted by…
Lung cancer / squamous cell
Has anyone had cancer from head and neck invade the lungs? Please share your treatment regiment. Husband has been fighting head and neck four 4 years wit 4 surgeries, intense radiation and heavy chemo. Cancer pops up year after year and now in lung. Surgeru Thurs to remove four areas in left lung. laurab

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