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corse cough
I had the right lung removed in February. Stage 3 b, everything is looking good now. I have this really barky type of cough t is pretty frequent most days. Anyone know if this comes with the territory of one lung and what can I do for it. Trying to build my breathing up on the tredmill 40 min a day. I really don't know…
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Non small cell lung cancer Stage 3a or 3b
My relative was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer. The diagnosis started at 3a but now it might be 3b, they are unsure. He had a tumor in one lung, 3 cm, and then several lymph nodes are cancerous. The nodes are on the same side as the tumor as well as in the media-stinum. There were small lymph nodes on the…
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Ask questions!!!!!!
I came across the cancer survivors network while I was looking for some grief support. In March of 2012 I found out that I needed surgery on my spine. My husband thought he had a cold because he was coughing and went to see a doctor because he did not want to make me sick since I had to have this surgery or I would…
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Lung Nodules
Hi my name is Trisha and I have Lupus. I know this is a cancer site and I just have a couple of questions for anyone that can give me some insight. 6 months ago on a ct scan they found 2 nodules on my right lung, they said repeat scan in 6 months, so i just had it done yesterday and one of the nodules measure 2mm larger…
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Post op nerve pain
Hi, I am 5 months post op lower right lobectomy. Chemo out of the way,but my nerve pain, which had seem to be subsiding or at least manageable with 800 ibuprophen and Voltaren gel(finally off dilaudid)...has now come back with a vengeance after physical therapy for balance and strenghening on Monday. The PT required me to…
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Don't give up.
There is always hope. There is always a chance. You just have to believe. Positivity, love, support, and will to survive will go a long way to helping you survive. Even if its one day more. That's one more day you made it :)
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Gliadel wafer, infused with carmustine for LC mets to the brain
First of all...Thanx to all !! I know you at least... and if you have family involved, they are going throught the crap to . Long story short, the doc's want to use Gliadel Wafers on brain mets, infused with carmustine chemo... after brain surgery . This will be the 3rd time...in lieu of the Autolitt device. Has anyone…
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Chemobrain and Steroid Psychosis
My late wife was advised by her local doctor about becoming chemobrained during her non smokers lung cancer which metatisized to her brain. She was told she would become very forgetful. At the same time, she was required to take various prescription drugs at required schedules. Among those were steroids to control the…
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Too Late?
I realize that accurate answers will only be provided when all tests are done and the doctor looks things over, and is in the process now. The only symptoms I have are two things: 1) Feeling like there's a "knot" of some sort on the ride side of my chest (on the inside - can literally feel "something" in there), but it…
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Happy Birthday medi_2
Happy Birthday medi ...... Glad to see your still having them and doing well, not many of us oldies still on this site..... Have a good one Hugs Dan
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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…