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needing a bit of support
Hi all, I've been reading some of your stories, and first wanted to say how wonderful it is you are all supportive and kind to each other on here. You truely are inspirational, strong people, whether it's you personally that suffer from cancer or someone you know and love. I really do appreciate it so much. The love of my…
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My wife NSCLC w/brain mets
My wife is 41 years old, we have a 20 year old and a 5 and 6 year old. My wife had just started teaching again back in August 2012 since our youngest ones were in K4 and k5. She had just passed her Praxis in Chemistry and Biology and was working on SPED certification and a MS degree. A few weeks into her new job she…
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Bronchoalveolar Cancer
I have had pulmonary hypertension for 4 years, as well as a scar on my lung from Valley Fever about 6 years ago. I also have a pacemaker. I recently had horrible chest pain and was diagnosed with pneumonia (about a month after a bout with the flu). They did a CAT scan and discovered a shadow in LUL that had been there for…
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Kemo Brain
Its been awhile since I poste but things have gotten much worse. The kemo seemed to be working for awhile but then my mother seemed to be getting really confused and out of it. The doc said she had a UT infection and her blood was low she had a transfusion and started antibiotics. The very next day while I was cleaning her…
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radiation treatments
hello..i havent been here for quite some time..i was diagnosed with lung cancer caused by cancer cells migrating to my lungs from my colon cancer years ago...this time its stage 4. scarey. my question today tho, is what can i expect from radiation treatments? i have of course researched this, but would like feedback from…
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Bronchoalveolar
I am new to this discussion board although not new to this site. Last year my husband had colon cancer. He had surgery, chemo and radiation. He seems to be doing well in that respect but they have now found a spot on his lung. The doctor does not seem to think it metasticised from the colon because that doesn't happen very…
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tumor markers/gene markers???? how many are there, how many targeted treatments?
I can not for the life of me figure out how to read the biopsy result with a clear understanding and to know what it means for me in the long run..............i made it through the surgeries.........now i need more answers and they cometh so slowly.
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Bad Pet Scan
In 2010 they found cancer on my top lobe of my right lung.It was removed by surgery with no other treatments.July of 2012 I had a pacemaker put in on my left shoulder.2 weeks ago I had a pet scan and the Doctor said I have a lymph node under my arm and in my neck that is swollen.He sent me to a out patient surgery center…
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Carbo/Alimta
Hello again, my mom started her chemo of carboplatin and Alimta. I was curious who out there has used this combo and what were your experiences with it? Also, i read that chemo in stage iv patients only extends life by weeks? is that true? I wouldnt think it could be considering there are many people with advanced cancer…
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Natural Treatments
HI just wanted to see what you all may think...I had stage 2 breats cancer 2 years ago and did a double masectomy and they found cancer in the lymph nodes and took them out...did double reconstruction...been feeling great then had a bout with bronchitis and had a chest Xray and they found a mass in the right lung. Went for…
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Update
Hi All, It's been a while since I have been in and thought I would give you an update ... It's been two months off Tarceva. The first couple of weeks were pure hell and hubby truly believed that he was going to die during that time. He was far sicker than he had been on any chemo treatments - vomiting, felt as though his…
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anyone that has seen it with thier own eyes
soooo mom has stage four small cell lung cancer that has spread to liver and brain.we hav done 4 rounds of chemo. HAS ANYONE BEEN THIS FAR INTO AND LIVED?
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Mom is now one of our Angels
I know I haven't been on in a long time...just wanted to let you all know Mom's journey has ended after 2 years and 2 mos. of fighting on Saturday March 2nd at home. She was a fighter if I know one...Onc stated in October she shouldn't be able to hear with the amt of tumors in her head, through out her bones and lungs. Onc…
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My Beautiful Mother at 54
Hello, I don't know where to start, but after two endless, and sleepless days I landed myself here. I feel like I need group therapy as no one I know, other than you all on this site can understand me and my pain. My mom started showing signs of being sick right after Christmas. She had this awful cough, and chest…
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question
I have been cancer free for 4 1/2 years. Recent Pet showed very low level of SUV uptake ( 1.3) in an area I have had since first PET they refer to it as a bleb. Before Cat and Pet scan I had a sinus and upper respiratory infection. Has anyone else ever had an infection light up on PET. Dr wants to watch it for 3 months. If…
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Small brain met on the brain
My father has been dealing with lung cancer for four years. We found out today that he has a very small brain met. We were told that it's treatable especially since so small. He will have his first radiation on Tuesday and I am wondering if anybody else has had a successful control on the mets of the brain. Thank you.
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Hiya! ;)
It's been awhile but I thought I would just check in on all of you. Don't worry, I'm fine for right now; July is my yearly scan time and in January I hit the 4 year mark! Yikes and here I am to talk about it. I see a lot of new names here and if I may impart a few words of wisdom...Do not let ANYONE and I mean anyone put…
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ALK gene mutation
Hi Everyone, Its my first time posting on here. My story in brief... My husband (33) has been diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma of the Lung stage 3b and some say stage 4. It is in his lymph nodes in his medialstienum and neck. He has down 2 rounds of chemo (alimta and Cisplatin) and has done great. The only side effect was…
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what happened
What happened to Soccerfreak? I hope he is ok. That man was a wealth of information and support.
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Rang That Bell
Hubby completed lungs rads Fri. and "rang the bell". Bleeding complications with feeding tube site necessitated two ER visits on Thurs., but finally solved with sutures. Time will tell. Week of "rest"(what's that) coming up and then starting chemo, so will be checking back in later. Not sure when next CT will take place.…
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help
i need to know if chemo treats cancer in brain that has spread from lung.if not how fast does it grow
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Altima
Is anyone on this drug, if so, how are you doing?
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Stage 4 adenocarcinoma with mets to brain
My 56 year old mother was recently diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer adenocarcinoma. Unfortunately, she was in between jobs at the time of diagnosis and did not have health insurance so getting her treatment is extremely difficult since places are actually turning her down. My father passed away years ago…
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could a brother donate a portion of his lung and liver to save his sister
My sister was recently diagnosed with small cell lung cancer that spread to the liver with numerous spots on the liver. Has anyone ever heard to a doctor that would perform a partial lung and liver transplant if we were a match?
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could a brother donate a portion of his lung and liver to save his sister
My sister was recently diagnosed with small cell lung cancer that spread to the liver with numerous spots on the liver. Has anyone ever heard to a doctor that would perform a partial lung and liver transplant if we were a match?
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Stressed!
Stressed~a good place to start! In 2011 I was disabled with COPD (Asthma & Lupus). In January I went to the Dr with an infection or possible pneumonia. I had been on antibiotics for 10 days, 5 days off, then another 10 days with a week off and each cycle I began to feel better until the antibiotic was finished. A stronger…
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Well, I guess this is where I need to start
My sister called yesterday to tell me that there is a tennis ball size tumor in her lung (I forget which) and several in her liver. She has not had a biopsy yet but we all know that's not good. She has had pain in the area of her liver for about 2-3 mo. The Drs kept treating her for constipation and diarrhea. Now the part…
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Just Jumping In To Get My Feet Wet
Hello, I am Wolfen and originally from the Colon Board. I joined in 2009 to support my daughter, Johnnybegood, also a member. What a journey she has been on. Lots of surgeries, colon and liver, rads, and too much chemo to count. She recently underwent a Spleenectomy in the hopes to raise her platelets so she could resume…
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KRASS stage 4 non wild
does anyone else have the Krass non wild and if so are you getting treatment; mutation is G12D
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LUNG TRANSPLANT?????????
Has anyone here, ever heard of a lung cancer patient, receiving or given the option of a lung transplant? I know the procedure is performed for other lung diseases, other than cancer, and am curious as to why this is not done or even brought up by Oncologists. Any info, knowledge of this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks