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Lung Cancer

yr. out from vats
Hey everyone, It's been awhile since I posted. Had a vats wedge resect last yr. '12. Just recently have been having issues with surgical site causing much discomfort. I will be going back into pulmonologist for schedualed CT in Jan. '14. Wondering if anyone else had or is having issues this far out after procedure ? They…
Planned CSN Outage Tonight
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what do you think?
What do you think , that the single lung nodule that was taken out by Vats surgery was a simple inflamed lymph node? The nodule was 8.7 and the path report says they found a 8mm nodule but the final finding was a 4mm lung lymph . I questioned the DR and he said the process the pathogly dr does some times causes the tissue…
what are r the chances?
What are the chances, that my lung nodule is just a benigh growth? Having vats on the 10th for a 8.7 single nodule. This was found on a ct scan back in Sept when I was doing a random scan on my heart . have had a pet/ct scan sense nothing showed up . so I could either wait or watch or simply get it out . I chose the latter…
Who really wants to know.....
I am recently diagnosed (3 months) with adenocarcinoma with tumors in both shoulder muscles, right lung, hip, knee, etc etc. obviously metasticized. I have had a week of radiation and am having chemo everY 3 weeks. I know no one really wants to say but I'm a planner and can't wrap my head arowhat how to prepare. Should I…
Scared...feel stupid
46 year old female....I woke up one Saturday late November with a pinched nerve in my shoulder blade. Very painful, was super uncomfortable and went to see the chiropracter I've been seeing on and off for the last 5 years. He said I had winged scapula, adjusted me, told me to ice. The acute pain went away but the feeling…
Applying for social security disability
Anyone have any words of wisdom before I start the process? My employer has flat out said they are giving me 2 weeks to return. I read that I could get SS disability with the small cell lung cancer diagnosis.
Has anyone eaten Miso to help with radiation side effects?
I was told Miso helps counteract the side effects of radiation . Just curious if anyone has tried it? Thanks
Lobectomy scheduled.....What can I expect?
Hi all, I am scheduled for surgery on the 18th to remove the right lower lobe. A biopsy revealed NSCLC. They will stage after the lymph nodes are checked with the surgery. What should I expect from the surgery? How is recovery? I know there can always be complications, but in general what is the normal hospital stay and…
My dad was diagnosed w lung cancer, now has metastized to brain, 2 more WBRT days....
I'm looking to talk to someone who might be going through what I am experiencing....depression, and anxiety....brave for my dad....but crying every day when I get back home....not sure how to deal with this?
Rectal Cancer, not Colon, that spread to lungs
Hi, my husband was diagnosed with Rectal Cancer it'll be 3 yrs ago this March. Shortly after the diagnosis, treatments, surgery on rectum, he was diagnosed with lung cancer. His onc said it was from the rectal cancer. A few days ago we went for ct scan and the tumors had grown considerably since last scan. Biggest tumor is…
Anyone not take chemo as part of their treatment?
I see a new oncologist this week and I am sure, even though I am Stage IV terminal lung cancer, that she will recommend chemo as it seems they always do for everyone and every cancer. But, I personally doubt it would be worth doing for the side effects. Unless she could say that by taking it that I would gain a year or…
Tarceva Cost / Financial Assistance
Hi, all. Need some help and/or advice. My mother was just diagnosed with NSCLC, Stage 4. She has coimpleted radiation and the doctor wants to put her on Tarceva. We have been told her portion of the copay is $2600 for a 30 day supply. This will be impossible for them to maintain. We asked Genotech for financial relief with…
Newly Diagnosed Lung Cancer Metastasis to Brain
Hello All, My family is in the beginning stages of this and I would like to hear if anyone has had a similar experience. A little over a week ago, my mother (a VERY FIT 81-year old) exhibited stroke-like symptons while talking to a friend (she began speaking gibberish, etc.) She was rushed to the hospital and, upon further…
swelled feet and ankles bone marrow animia
1 mounth after last chemo and my feet and ankles are swelled up always any one else experence this dr. says its not chemo related? any help. Also told me i got bone marrow animia from chemo no energy or streanth, am 65yrs and was in good shape befor the treatment is this common anyone know?
I need encouragement from my fellow survivors
I went in today for treatment and to see my onc. 3 years ago I was dg with tripple neg breast cancer. I had chemo 2 rounds the tumor grew. They changed the chemo. The tumor shrunk but I went into kidney failure. My onc got scared so he had my surgen take out the tumor. That outcome was great. The tumor was removed along…
I have symptoms unsure and awaiting a CT Scan
I went through treatments for STAGE II anal cancer I had a squamas cell..My dad and his mother both had the same cell but they had lung cancer and I lost both of them.My treatments of Chemo/Rad were completed in July.In september I had a very bad lung infection NEVER in my 39 years have i ever had a lung infection.I made…
CSN study
Please excuse the long post. A number of members have posed questions on the discussion boards or emailed me for more information about the CSN study that has been underway since November 2013. I thought it might be helpful to post the most common questions and my answers. What is the CSN survey? What is its purpose? The…
I'm lost & have questions please!!
I just had cat scan of chest w/ contrast (I have complained of pain In center but slightly to right of my chest. Also an area in center just barely Below both breast. I have been where I can't eat much quantity food at a time especially at night or I can't breath & painful. Ok, Pulmarnary Dr says I have an area in Right…
Unsure of stage of lung cancer
Hello everyone!!! I am new to this and have a few questions. About a month or so ago my mother had a bronchoscopy because she had a spot on her right lung. After that she wasn't the same. She then went to the er about 3 days later and found out she had pneumonia. She was let out of the hospital 4 or 5 days later. Well 2 or…
Which insurance company has moores ucsd cancer center in network?
Sparing no cost, I need to get insurance that includes moores lung cancer center at ucsd in network. Anyone know which carrier does? best, ryan
Coughing - HELP
My husband was recently (November 7) diagnosed with Stage 4, Small Cell Lung Cancer with metastises to his liver. His lymph nodes are also effected. We've been through Cycle 1 of the chemo and start Cycle 2 on Monday. He was doing fine until the last few days. Now he's coughing almost constantly and his hair is falling out…
Lung cancer from colon cancer - options for my mom
Hello, i am new to this site but so happy I've found a place to share my thoughts during this battle we have been fighting with my mom. She was disgnosed 4 years ago with colon cancer and it's now spread into very small nodules in her lungs. She had undergone at least 30+ chemo treatments (she is a very strong lady) but…
Got bad news and need some help!
Hi. Eighteen months ago I had uterine and cervical cancer. I was treated at Sloan but never had any follow-up scans, even though I went to all my follow-up appointments. In the last week of August, I was having some diarrhea and a doctor in Jersey ordered an abdominal scan. The results showed that there was a 2 mm nodule…
Lung cancer that spread to brain-Metastatic- Very Devastated
Hello All My mother, who is 59, was recently a week ago diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage 3A, which means it's in her right lung only and spread to some of her lymph nodes. We were told because of the stage, surgery could be an option that would provide the best results. We were happy to hear that but then…
Question on lung cancer recovery
My Dad had heart valve replacemnt surgery in January and they found the cancer behind his heart he has been through the radiation and chemo, they said the cancer was stage 3 but they treated him for stage 4. His cancer is stable and not growing, but he is very week. He holds his head in his hands a lot, he says it relieves…
advice asap
NEED SOME ADVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, SO I WENT AND HAD VATS FOR A LUNG NODULE ON DEC 10TH, BEFORE SURGERY THEY DID A COILAZION ( A SMALL CT GUILDED COIL TO MARK THIS 8.7MM NODULE) AFTER THAT I HAD VATS , THEY SAID IT ALL LOOKED BENIGH. IN FACT THE PATH REPORT CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS BENIGH, SO I ASK THE NURSE TO HAVE THE…
it's time
Well it is time for my Vat's tomorow in the windy city of Chicago, I met with the dr on Friday the 6th to get a number of questions answered before surgery , and so now the long dreaded day of Dec the 10th has arrived. Will be so happy to get answers for sure . The dr show ed me my scan I have this little nodule setting…
Long Distance Advocacy
Hi everyone, My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer ("at least" stage III, according to her lung specialist) in May, and just completed 7 weeks of 5 day/week radiation in October. She lives in SC with no immediate family nearby -- my sister and I both live in other states, and work full time. How can we make sure our mom is…
early signs of lung cancer
I am a female, age 51, who for about the last month has developed a dry hacking cough. Unfortunately I am also a smoker who has tried to quit but has not been successful as of yet. My question is this. Before being diagnosed with lung cancer, what other early symptoms did you have and did you have them before the cough…

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