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Lung Cancer

Comparing CT Scans
I have breathing issues. I had a CT with the VA 10 weeks ago. They found a 5cm opacity, a 9.2mm nodule and several other sub 5mm nodules. I was concerned about the 5 cm opacity. And, assumed the worst, which is why I'm posting in Lung Cancer. Three weeks later I had another CT with a private pulmonologist. No mention of…
Numbness after surgery
I had small nodule on right upper lung. Stage 1A. Just had a lobectomy 4 weeks ago. The incision on my back and the two chest tube incisions are doing well. I am experiencing numbness and burning sensations in my right breast and right side of abdomen (directly across from one of the chest tube sites). Has anyone…
Pain with NSCL cancer… malignant pleural effusion
I’m wondering if there’s some tips how to care for someone with severe pain from malignant pleural effusions. My uncle is taking MS Contin 30mg bid, dilaudid 2-6mg PRN and Ativan PRN… nothing seems to take the pain away… we just added the Ativan and it helps but sedates…. Also he can only sleep upright… any pain or chair…
Anyone have breast pain after lobectomy?
Hi, Up until now I've been an active, energetic person but things have changed. I was 70 in November. In December I had a scan for thyroid cancer (on hold for now) that revealed I had Stage II A, adenocarcinoma, a non-small cell cancer. The 6.3 cm (about 3 inches) tumor was completely removed, with all margins “clean” and…
Lung Surgery
I have stage 2 lung cancer and the doctor wants to remove my left lung. I am terrified about the surgery and pain after. They make it sound like nothing. Would like to talk with someone who went through this. Is removing the whole lung as painfull as just removing a portion?
Lung cancer with brain metastes
Hello all, I'm new to this board today and I'm sorry if I'm posting in the wrong section - I;ve no posted in brain cancer as well as lung cancer! After several months of headaches which have got progressivley worse my close friend had a scan this week to be given the devastating news she has a tumor on her brain. On…
To; Stayingcalm & to all who posted the mms
Thank all of you who helped me, What you all said was right and I guess some of us act a little crazy with thinking of trying to heal our selves with any thing on the market. Told the Dr. about trying this product--I am moving forward with treatment plans of cemo& radatin and again thank you. I am in my third week of…
mms
F.D.A should have banned cigs years ago then maybe I would not be in this situation to try mms.
A nodule, mass, tumor concern
I inadvertently hijacked another participants (regwithnodules) question last week and was unable to get my overall questions answered, so I'll give it another shot. I have not been diagnosed with cancer, but because of the following I'm concerned. First CT of chest was several weeks ago (breathing issues). Several nodules…
Squamous Cell Carcinoma with HPV 18/16 (high risk) detected in the lung tumor!
Hello all! I used to be on the older CSC network discussion group when I was diagnosed with Stage 1B Cervical adenocarcinoma in 2014, had a radical hysterectomy and that was all that was needed. Then I got breast cancer (2021), early stage, with bilateral mastectomy and that was all that was needed. THEN I started having…
Small Cell Lung
Newly diagnosed...looking for support and answers. Just started chemo this last week. Etoposide and another one. Side effects have me so scared. I scared most about my hearing going. Doc said I would probably lose my hearing due to cochlear damage. Breathe or hear, I guess that is a choice for me. I think I'd rather…
Understanding
So my mother has been the most important person to me in this entire world. She is also the one person I have broke down and destroyed and hurt the most. Sometime I can understand why I might do these things and sometimes I do not understand why I would. It has caused me plenty of conflict in my life and currently in my…
Multiple pleural based nodules
Hi, everyone. New to all this so my apologies if I use incorrect terminology. CT scan without contract in May showed "multiple pleural based nodules", the largest being 6mm, a couple at 3mm, and more smaller (total somewhere between 8-10) in both lungs Presently awaiting 6 month rescan (ugh...the waiting!). Question: Would…
Latest in research for small cell lung cancer
For those patients and their families affected by lung cancer. This is a free Zoom register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIldOirqzMjGtQH1QTLsTksmiyFrtDgAl1j#/registration
Constant pain from surgery
I'm 6 weeks out from an upper left lobe lobectomy. My cancer was a stage one. I had vats surgery. There was one complication where I started bleeding. They had to go back in to restitch. The problem I am having is on the left side. I have a raised area in between my ribs about 1" thick by 3" long. It gets red at times.…
Getting it together
I know that my mom is the one who has to go through the disease and I cant imagine what it is like inside her head and heart. Shes always been one to keep her feelings and fears and etc to her self. I have seen her fall apart half way twice since this diagnosis and I can be honest.... it was totally heart breaking. I am an…
How to Reply
Comoro thank you. Couldn't get the reply button to work properly. Take good care.
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.

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