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Lung Cancer

doctor visits
When should you see your oncologist? My family doctor isn't familiar with and can't advise on lung cancer or any related symptoms to it because as he said, he's just a general practitioner. My oncologist has insisted I report to my f.p. rather than to her, any new symptoms. I went to oncologist this week because I've been…
If PET Scan Is Poor, Can Dr. Stop Tarceva
Hello, My mother has been taking Tarceva for over 2 months. She is afraid of having another PET Scan cause she thinks that if the cancer has spread, the oncologist will refuse to prescribe any more Tarceva. Is that a valid concern? Your thoughts and feedback is highly appreciated. Thank you! Tom
How Do You Know Tarceva Is Working
Hello, I wanted to ask for your kind help. My mother is 88 years old and has Stage 4 esophageal cancer. She had chemo for about 2 ½ years, but she had to stop chemo since it damaged her heart. Without chemo, her oncologist said she only has around 6 months to live and wanted to put her in hospice. Upon our request, the…
chemotherapy treatment
After being diagnosed 3 years ago with lung cancer followed by surgery, on my last checkup, cancer was found in the pleura which is contained in that location. Chemo treatment began this June and after 3 treatments, my Ct.Scan showed that they had all shrunk which was great news. I am continuing for 3 more treatments and…
A year after treatment and still nauseated
I completed my 6-week crash treatment of 37 radiation treatments and 6 chemo treatments a year ago the end of August 2012. So far nothing new is growing, Thank God. My only problem seems to be that nearly every morning, afater I've been awake or up for 20 minutes or so, I get very nauseated. I rarely vomit or have dry…
Treatment Unsuccessful
The latest CAT Scan indicated that the chemo did not slow or reverse the spread of the cancer. Therefore, the chemo has been discontinued and the cancer is left to run its course. I should expect "months" to live rather than "years". For a short time, I will feel better as the side effects of the chemo wear off. There is a…
worried about husband
My husband has had a lingering cough literally for several months. After witnessing 3 different people close to us pass away from lung cancer, two within months of each other, I have pleaded with him to have a CT scan. All three of the people we lost complained about the same thing, a cough that would not go away. My…
Well, well, well...
It was suggested to me that I check out CancerGrace.org to learn about my diagnosis of NSCLC Stage III so I did. After reading one of Dr. West's posts on lymph node involvement, it was clear that when mediastinal lymph nodes appear normal but during surgery test positive for microscopic cancer cells, a 5-year survival is…
Am I over reacting?
I am 55yrs. old and have been having numerous health issues over the past year. After numerous UTIs, my primary doctor ordered a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis area. The CT scan showed a 3mm lung nodule in my lower left lobe that was believed to be partially calcified. I was referred to a pulmonologist who I first saw…
I HAVE A DREAM...
...that one day we will have a pink heart shape pill that cures all cancers and our biggest complaint will be that it comes only in 6 different flavors. Please, join me in this dream and until then god bless us with nothing but happy hopeful days. Laz
It's Been a Long Time
Hi Everyone It has been a really long time since I have posted on the board. I took it very hard when we lost Glenna. I needed a break and was just busy living my life as normally as possible. I had a great run on Tarceva which gave me 18 months of relativly normal life with few side effects. In May it was discovered I had…
newly diagnosed stage IV lung cancer in dad
My dad just found out he had lung cancer on my birthday. In the last week he as undergone a bronch, ct scan and pet scan. His cancer has is in the right lobe, left lobe lymph nodes, liver and bones of the lower back and hip. He received his first round of chemo therapy on Monday. It is a regimin of avastin, almita,…
Dapsterd update !!
Hello family ! After 4 Stereotactic Radiations and finished the 3rd cerebellum surgery about six weeks ago and it has been rough. i am clear with the primary in my RUL and lymphs. but the brain mets are a ****! Speech and writing are terrible, i hope it gets back to normal...but....maybe not. No pain though, and hanging in…
After treatment help
This is for my father in law who has survived terminal stage 4 lung cancer. It has been a year and a half since my father in law was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 lung cancer. Though a miracle from God he has survived this painful process. Just recently he has contacted my wife and he is going thru some depression. He…
First post-treatment PET
I am new to this site and hope to find some good information here from other lung cancer patients. I've been to many med sites on internet and read extensively about lung cancer. I am stage 3 adeno and had cancerous lymphs outside lung removed. I completed first round of treatments (chemo/radiation) and just had my follow…
Lung cancer
My wife has lung cancer and is having a lot of trouble with the chemo. We have our doults if she can continue chemo
have lung cancer and am alone
I joined this site a couple months ago and then grew ill and physically incapacitated so didn't have energy for using internet; reserved energy for medical trearments but am trying hard to expand myself and seek some advice/answers from others facing lung cancer. Where I live, there are many support groups for breast…
3rd Brain Surgery and a few Gamma Knifes~~~Dapster Update !
well...it is chore to logon to the computer!! My speech and writing is screwed-up after the last surgery 2 1/2 mo.s ago...i'm finally accepting that it may not come back too good at all. The docs may use this laser for the other side now. I will be the 1st in Michigan for this laser...what a celebrity !!! Lungs and Lymphs…
Rejecting treatment
Hello. I am a 79 years old woman whose CT scan showed abnormal nodules, most likely malignent. I have put off Pet Scan until after a cruise the end of August. Will see my doctor again in mid September, but no matter what the outcome, I will not have any treatment, prefering to rely on pain control when necessary and…
Dad diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to brain and other places
My dad, who is 69 years old, and quit smoking 25 years ago, and has been a health nut ever since, including riding in the MS 150 10-15 years, started feeling strange. He told us on March 20, 2009 that he was having memory problems and problems walking and keeping his balance. We agreed that we would take him to a doctor on…
Alternative Treatments
I am going to the Burzynski Clinic in Houston next week for a consultation on melanoma treatment. I am also considering these 2 alternative clinics 1) James Forsythe, MD called Century Wellness Clinic in Nevada and 2) the clinic of Mark Rosenberg, MD in Delray Beach, FL.Does anyone have experience with these clinics that…
My mom has extensive SCLC/mets
The Monday after Mother's Day of this year, my mom was diagnosed with extensive small cell lung cancer. After many tests, it was discovered that it has spread into her liver, her skill bone, her lympnodes as well as other bones in her body, it is widespread. She has been in and out of the hospital since the second week of…
Non small cell Adenocarcinoma
Had first appt with my Dad today. Dr has recommended either Cisplatin and Etoposide together or doing Carboplatin. He has been diagnosed with Stage III A lung cancer with lymph node involvement. He is 68 and in very good health. He will also have daily radiation for 6 weeks. Any advice on which way to procede would be…
What Did You Have for Pain Relief After a Thoracotomy
I recently had a thoracotomy on my left side on July 31,2013. They removed a plum sized mass from the lower left lung. I also have severe nerve damage pain from when I had a bilateral mastectomy w/node removal for breast cancer. I am in excruciating amounts of pain.I know this is a very painful surgery but holy smokes. I…
Remission
NSLC at stage IV, I heard that it can't go into remission, please let me know , my sister is taking chemo clinical trial.
chemotherapy and not wanting to talk or do anything
Hye, Dad is running on chemotherapy, i realized this chemo has made him talk less, like he doesnt interact much , he answer questions in one word answers only. I dont know if hes depressed or something but from the way i look at him he looks kinda fine. any idea what i can do to make him interact more. Thanks for your help
Newbie with questions on Cisplatin and Taxotere Questions
My husband was disgnosed with lung canfter the end of April. After all the tests, he had one very large tumor (8cm) in his lower right lung and no known metastisis. He was scheduled for a bilobectomy for mid June but it was delayed because he got extensive obstructive pneunomia and was hospitalized for 5 days. He did have…
matastis to bone?
My husband was treated 2 years ago for base of tongue cancer. Follow up PET showed matastisized to both lungs. CT in July 2013 showed the largest node in the left lung has grown. My question concerns matastic to bones. He has had pain and weakness upon standing. Could this mean the cancer has spread to the bones? Thanks to…
I'm new here
I think I should just jump right in and introduce myself cause it's hard for me to get started with a new group of people. I'm Ruth and I am one month post op after a left upper lung lobectomy. Looking forward to getting and giving help here
famiy members with lung cancer
Hi all my dad was diagnosed with metatisloma it is a form of ung cancer caused by asbtos and it was a taggic time for the family. He was in a GYM seven days a week and rarely drank or smoked, he was it and had a pain in his right shoulder for years. The doc told him he was fitter then him that it was a strained muscle. God…

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