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Anone from India
Hi My mom had adenocarcinoma of cervix stage 2 in 2008.She was treated with radiation and cisplatin.They also did a total hysterectomy.Took out ovaries and lymph nodes too.2 months ago they found large lesions- 10cm and 8 cm on the right and left lung.No pleural effusion.The biopsy suggests endometrial carcinoma with lung…
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Anone from India
Hi My mom had adenocarcinoma of cervix stage 2 in 2008.She was treated with radiation and cisplatin.They also did a total hysterectomy.Took out ovaries and lymph nodes too.2 months ago they found large lesions- 10cm and 8 cm on the right and left lung.No pleural effusion.The biopsy suggests endometrial carcinoma with lung…
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Mesothelioma
My healthy 57 year old husband is now dying from Mesothelioma. In just three short months he has gone from being healthy and working to being bedridden and wasting away. This is such a horrible disease that should be. It is so rapid. It's all man made and in everything. Today it is still not banned in the US, it just has…
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Avastin and headache
Hi, I'm new to csn, so I'm going to start with a question. I just had my 2nd treatment last thursday. I am on Carbo/Alimta/Avastin. I woke up in the middle of the night with an awful, awful headache (my whole head hurting) and had trouble sleeping. I checked my BP and it seems fine. Has anyone out there been on this…
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Mass 2cm on Lung....removed 4-4-13 came back possitive for cancer...BUT I NEVER SMOKED
I am scared out of my mind and not sleeping. Doctors not sure whats going on yet because Ive lead such a heathy life.....need support please. Judy devoted mom to Jace 8 years old
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4cm X 4cm X 4cm lung tumor metastasised to the l4 vertebrae,left adrenal and liver
Hello everyone, Just wanted to share my dads story "he is 57 years old ,weighing 62kgs "now 55 kgs after his stent implants",been a smoker since the age of 15, but did use to smoke more then 7 cigs everyday after the age of 40, now he has been off smoking for 5 weeks" regarding his cancer. everything started 6 mnths ago,…
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Update!! Autolitt in lieu of Gamma Knife or Surgery ?
Hi Family...the road is much different these days , but some of that, for me ..is good! After 6 weeks in Florida, it is good to be home believe it or not ! Docs Gamma-Knifed a few times, they did brain surgery twice, the lateset which ony a few hospitals have Docs say, is the...Autolitt, a form of probe with a laser ...to…
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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…