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Lung Cancer

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lung cancer now in remission
after failing immunotherapy, then 2 kinds of chemo, switching oncologists, and finally having undergone imrt radiation, my stage IIIb non-small cell squamous lung cancer is (very surprisingly) in remission. even the current oncologist said it was atypical. i’m not even happy about it because now i’m living in poverty with…
NSCLC LUNG SQUAMOUS CELL SURVIVORS NEEDED
Hello, I am writing this post to receive some guidance after my mothers recent diagnosis back in April of this year. When she was first examined, scans showed localized but large (about 9cm) mass on her right lower bronchio (squamous cell carcinoma). Started treatment with chemotherapy (Carbo & Taxol) however, received…
Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumors
Hi! I'm looking for anyone else who has been diagnosed with Lung Carcinoid Tumors. I was just diagnosed about a month ago, Stage IV, and I'm really struggling to face this thing head on. Because it is so rare, my oncologist doesn't have experience with this cancer and can only look up ideas on how to treat it. I want to at…
Nodules
I just had a CT of chest with IV contrast, and this is the results: esophagus is collapsed, 7 mm nodule in right upper lobe, 7.6 mm nodule in right middle lobe, sizable, rounded opacity is not clearly nodular, 2 opacities measure each just over 1 cm, lingula 6.4 mm nodule, outer lingual 5 mm lung nodule, and patchy opacity…
New to this
I had A friend come up my driveway and ask me 4 help. He said his brother kicked him out of the house he gave him just before winter hit. He has been living in a tent since and that he has stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. He now lives with me and I am now his caretaker and want to do the best I can. So I need advice and…
My Mother-In-Law was just diagnosed
My Mother-In-Law was just diagnosed with stage 3 non small cell lung cancer (Squamous Cell Carcinoma) and she would like to talk to someone over 80 y/o that has gone through Radiation and Chemo to see how their experience was with the treatment.
Volunteer drivers
My mother was just diagnosed with lung cancer. She lives in J.E. den beach Florida. I cannot always be there to take her to all her appointments. My girlfriend recommended me contacting this site to see if I can find volunteers to help . please let me know how I can get started with finding volunteer in her area Thank you…
NSCLC STAGE 1B need opinions n support prior to 2nd onc opinion
I recently joined the group and enjoy reading and learning from some of you. I am 60 yrs old and in good health other than Stage 1B NSCLC squamos cell. I had a 4.3 cm tumor with left lung lobectomy and lymphadenectomy in Nov. Ended up stage p2a NO MO with clear margins, moderately differentiated, spiculated egdes and…
My marriage is falling apart since my husband's diagnosis
I swore that I would never join one of these group's and talk about my feeling with strangers but I need people who understand what I am going through and won't judge me. It all started in December of last year husband had not been feeling well for months and I kept begging him to call the doctor but he refused said it was…
Dry Mouth
What is the bast thing to do for dry mouth. Has anyone used saliva substitutes? Radiation to his neck has caused my husband to have a dry mouth. He has a hardtime breaking down solid foods. Any info would be appreciated.
Pancoast tumor survivor
Hi there. My name is JP. I'm a pancoast tumor survivor. 2019. Stage 3. Anyone needing information or support, feel free to contact me.
Anvirzel Honduras
Has anyone heard of this drug from Honduras. Anvirzel is from the oleander plant, the non-poisonous type. It is said to help lung, breast and other cancers. Sounds like it is FDA approved for certain patients.
Question on Finding
I got the below finding on a Triple Rule Out Scan yesterday. Haven't talked to my dr yet but anyone know what this means? MEDIASTINUM AND HILA: Scattered mediastinal or hilar lymph nodes which are not pathologically enlarged by size criteria.
Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy Question
What to expect? This will be my first day. Any pointers on getting through it? I heard it makes you sick.
Metastatic malignant neoplasm to bone (disorder)
I have been diagnoses with Metastatic malignant neoplasm to bone (disorder). It has spread from lung to spine, rib cage and pelvic bone. They will be starting radiation. Has anyone else had this and what are some good experiences. I have a 7 year old and know God is the ultimate healer and would like to stay around a bit…
Any Keytruda info greatly appreciated
My husband had his first treatment. He is experiencing multiple side effects, will they subside? He is about to have the second round. Thanks in advance
Benefits
I heard The American Cancer Society can assist us with financial assistance? Is his true? If so how do I apply?
Hello there
I was diagnosed with Gleason Score 8 prostate cancer late last summer. As part of the PET scans for that, a nodule was found on the lower lobe of my right lung. As it was very low density, the "pulmonary Board" was divided on whether it was malignant or otherwise but the consensus was to remove the lobe to be sure (and…
I am new with questions
Just had a Monarch Robotic assisted bronchoscopy for a 1.7 nodule lower Right lung and a lymph node. Dr called he missed getting tissue of the nodule bc results so normal tissue. Results on lymph node next week but doen't think it is anything. Scheduled me for needle biospy when I recover from this. Another interventional…
After Vats surgery 2/16
Stage II Adenocarcinoma. Pathology reports Separate tumor nodules (metastases) in same lobe. Metastases within the same lobe. They Want to know if I want them to do another surgery and take out entire lower lobe. .5cm margin listed in pathology report. A study I reviewed on safe margins for lung cancer. This finding…
Bilobectomy "Right upper & middle lobe removal ".
Spotted nodule in my right lower lobe on my ct scan of my abdomen. Doctor's wanted to wait so I went back later seen it was bigger. Originally was supposed to get lower lobe removed " Lobectomy ". Turned into " Bilobectomy " removed top lobe as well after making a bigger cut across my back because the tumor's was a lot…
CT Chest ~ Image
Hi everyone, Had a CT yesterday, waiting for the report. Been looking through images. Not looking for a diagnosis, just opinion based on experience. Does this look normal?
CEA marker decrease without any therapy
My father is suspicious for lung carcinoma (nodule that grows slowly 12 years, to 30x40 mm). We are waiting for final brochoscopy results (no visual confitmation of infiltration). CEA marker was 52 two months ago. Last week was 46, so there is some decrease in this marker level, but there is no therapy my dad did. Just…
Pleural Effusion and Draining
Has anyone here had pleural effusion and had to have it drained? How do they do it? Is it painful? Do you have to stay overnight in the hospital? Did it help you with your breathing once it was done? I have started having trouble breathing and the last xray a few weeks ago showed that I now have pleual effusion, so, I am…
VCP following surgery
July 2022, I had vats surgery upper line of left lung. Totally successful. No lymph node involvement. Very small nodule removed. My recurrent laryngeal nerve was damaged and is not going to regenerate. I have vocal cord paralysis which affects voice and breathing. Is this common? I may have thyroplasty surgery in future to…
Small cell lung cancer
My husband has small cell lung cancer and is in his fourth "round" of chemo. For him, a round is a five hour infusion of two cancer drugs - usually carboplatin and taxol, of late. This time his platelet count was too low, so they just gave him taxol. I've never seen him so low. He was diagnosed three years ago, in an early…
Lung cancer and plural effusion
I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021 treated with chemo and radiation. Now there is fluids in the lung with catheter to drain since August 2022. It is being drained three times a week and it has not stopped. Has anyone had the experience and how did you and your Dr handle or treat it. Bob777
Pain after partial lobectomy of upper right lung
Hello, I am 52 year old female and was diagnosed with a typical carcinoid tumor in an airway in my upper right lung this past summer. My PET scan revealed no other spots, so that was awesome. I had a partial lobectomy in late October. I had 1/3 of my right upper lobe removed. While the surgery was successful, the recovery…
Lung cancer metastasis in bone

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