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Lung Cancer

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
Spam Emails
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Surgery or not - anyone use Dr. Stacey Su
Hi All, Anyone use Dr. Stacey Su ? (PA area) Here's the update: 1st Surgeon - Based on her initial review she needs more information from my cardiologist to determine if fit a surgical profile. current PFT is borderline but acceptable. referred to my cardiologist. The tests are this Friday and meet with the cardiologist…
ASAP Need advice on Surgeons , squamous cell cancer in Lung
Hi, I need second opinion, who are the good teams and surgeon for Lung Cancer ? Squamous cells in Lung, getting scan done on Thursday to check enlarged Lympth nodes. Who are the good teams and surgeons, do I ask for thoracic surgeons, or a different type ? Anyone use Penn, or Univ of Pitt, or Jefferson ?
Experience with trapped lung and decortication
I am posting very quickly this afternoon looking for anyone that has encountered trapped lung after having effusion drained. My Dad has had to have this done three times. The last time his lung would not re expand. Now the Dr.s are talking about decortication. The fluid came back cancer free but the more I read the more I…
DapsterD, are you out there?
Hoping that you kicked cancer butt with that last round and you are just too busy playing down in Florida to check in.
lung cancer came back
2011 dx with BOT & lung Cancer,8 chemo and 64 rad. treatment of neck and lungs that has left me with a lot of problems, like no siliva,arms and hands numb, Hard to swallow food and the list goes on---well two + yrs. have passed and last month a prostrate thing sent me to a urolgist--and with the luck of a irshman cancer of…
Multiple NonCalcified Nodules
During a recent trip to ER because of unrelenting upper abdominal area pain CT Scan of Abdomen picked up a 1.1 cm noncalcified nodule in the lower left lobe of lung. Nothing was found in the abdomen except that it showed i had several cysts inside my left kidney. ER recommended I go to my Primary doctor so I did and 2 days…
Encouragement Needed
My husband was diagnosed with squamous NSCLC last May. Initially, it was thought to be "surgically curable" and he had a bilobectomy to remove an 8cm tumor. Three nodes that were removed with the surgery were found to be malignant. He had one attempt at Docetaxel/cisplatain for adjuvant chemo, but was immediately allergic…
Vascular Leak Syndrome
I'm on the H&N boards, but have been on Taxotere since last May, but had to stop about a month ago due to ongoing Pleural Effusion. I had to have a Puer X catheter inserted and drain fluid from my Pleural space every other day. We know the Taxotere caused this as I have no visible cancer in my lungs and Mediastynal nodes.…
Lung Cancer and COPD
My lung cancer was picked up by accident during a low dose CAT scan. It is located in the lower lobe of my right lung. I have always known that I have had issues from smoking (shortness of breath at times) but I didn't know I was this bad until the Cancer was found. I have severe COPD in all lungs. At first I was not a…
Pleural mesothelioma - Pleomorphic
HI, My father Has been diagnosed with stage 4 Pleural Mesothelioma (pleomorphic) My understanding is that it is a very rare type. I suspect he has had this condition for a couple of years and has just now been confirmed. I do not know what to expect. His doctor has said 3-6 months expectancy and my father has declined any…
Please-Please help...
I said a silent thank you prayer when I found this discussion board tonight. I am in desperate need of honest and humble advice. :) Here goes the basics: My mom and dad moved from Florida to Illinois 11 years ago. I followed behind being just 18. I have now been in Illinois for 10 years. I have an extremely close…
Lung cancer, refugee from H&N
Hello, I am posting here for the first time, was told today that I had lung cancer by the radiation oncologist at Hershey Medical Center. In 2009 I had chemo and radiation for laryngeal cancer. All check ups and scans since then were clear. In May I was hospitalized in my hometown hospital for an abnormal heart beat. The…

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