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Lung Cancer

Metastatic melanoma broncial stage iii non small cell
My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 months ago. She has a small cancer in the back part of her lung that her dr. is not worried about. She has stage ii or possibly beginning stage iii in her broncial tube. Everything seemed fine , her dr. extremely hopeful and she was going to start radiation on Friday but they called…
No stage of Lung Cancer mets to brain
In August of 2010 my Mom was diagnosed with lung cancer. They did nothing until December of 2010 when they removed the upper left lobe of her lung. They told us it wasn't a "stage". They removed 9 lymph nodes and tested only one for invasion. They advised she would require chemotherapy as it had invaded the tissue in the…
SURGERY???
Hi everyone..................For those of you who are Dad's, happy Fathers day! I have been corresponding with a fellow Lung cancer survivor, which brought my attention to something concerning my status on staging, which got me to thinking. Originally dx. Sept.09 NSCLC stage 111b, with no metastasis. Feb.2010 surgery was…
Mom with Small Cell Lung Cancer
Sorry if I seem to ramble I haven't been able to just let it out and not have to stop my train of thought either because of my children fighting or people asking my questions as I talk about it. Thank you in advance :) I am new to the group and can not find a support group in my area after looking and searching. My mom…
6 Mos Update
In early January my mom was dx with early stage iv (non small cell), immediately started on chemo in 3 week cycles (two mess week 1, one med week 2, week 3 was no meds). I was so scared...I still am....but hearing her staging was soooo scary. Carbo and Gemzar were her 2 meds. Halfway through treatment, we took a scan, had…
Gemzar...I think it's helping...
My husband was put on Gemzar last month. He has had three treatments and a week off and started the second round on Tuesday. There has been a marked reduction in his coughing! I hope that is a positive sign as this is his fourth line chemotherapy and none of the others really helped the coughing! At the end of this next…
"Gotta feeling I've been here before"
(Steely Dan reference) I had an appointment with OncoMan yesterday, one I only found out about the day before by calling to ask when I was next scheduled to see him, since I had just had this CT scan of the chest done, the one that would probably determine whether my 'opacity' was permanent or a mere aberration, frankly…
Help PLease
I'm 20 years old and a rising senior in college. I just found out my mom has lung cancer and I'm confused to what stage she is in. So couple years ago my mom had ovarian cancer and it was stage 1. The doctors did surgery and removed it but apparently a little bit got away, and the lung cancer my mom has now matches exactly…
Secondary Cancers
Hi everybody. Well it's that time of year again. Mammo-time. Got the recall, again this year. Last year everything turned out fine. So now, diagnostic, then ultra sound, than MRI. Why can't we skip it and go right to the MRI. Just had one in November, Which then I will have to go a 1 1/2 years without an MRI. Anyway, the…
Advance stage 4 non small lung cancer!! Please help
Hi , I'm new hear and also very terrified my husband has been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer his is under going radiation and chemo, docs say it has spread to the adrelan gland, we have four beautiful children and was hoping for a miricale Docs are giving him 6 mths my faith and hope is dying day by day! Don't know…
nodule discovered
another newbie here. 5/22 chest xray disclosed a nodule in my lower left lung at 3.7cm ct scan for another reason in dec of 2011 did not show anything a chest xray in dec of 2011 did not show anything nor did a chest xray in may of 2011. ct scan on 5/24 confirmed the nodule, had a ct scan with contrast and that also…
Losing Hope
Hi, I started with 1A Lung Cancer and had lower right lobectomy. Two weeks later, I had terrible indigestion when I realized all my autoimmune (Scleroderma) symptoms came back. They postponed Chemo, now I am a 3 B. It seems every time I go, I hear more bad news. The cells are spreading in lymph nodes since the surgery 7…
PCI Treatments RE: Lung Cancer
Has anyone had the PCI radiation when they have lung cancer to prevent the cancer from metastisizing to the brain. It has been suggested that I have this done and I am not real comfortable with it.
Pain under breast after surgery
I have had pain along the incision and under right breast .Primary Dr. Said It was my rib. He puts it back in place good for awhile. Then it comes back. Also can only wear bra for a short time. Anyone have the same problem. 3rd CT Scan still clean
Shadow on Chest XRay And Terrified
My husband has been having infrequent (maybe twice a month?) choking/coughing fits where he can't seem to catch his breath and almost vomits. They last for a minute or two, then he's fine. Other than that he seems to be in good health. He had his annual physical last Friday and mentioned the coughing fits, so his doc…
Coughing up Blood
Hi All, I just want to let you all know how brave you all are.....and I pray for each and everyone of you. I found out on April 5, 2012 that I have stage3 non-operable lung cancer. I've had 28 radiations and 6 chemos. I'm lucky enough not to be bothered too much by side effects except for being weak and tired but.....after…
Khypoplasty Friday !!
Dennyc...taking your advice and my Onc says the same...go get the Khypo on the T6/T7 vertabrae. I was supposed to go on a dune buggy Sat, guess I will wait! 2moro at 11:30 they will perform the Khypoplasty. Is it rough? ! Dave
Hola
Hola a todos... Been away for a while, the usual docs appt 2-3 times a wk for X-ray, blood test, MRI's, docs making me walk, scans.. Etc, etc, etc... Well, my diagnosis is Stage 1A Endocarcinoma w/ EGRF(something like that which I'm researching) I don't need chemo or radiation as of now, tnk God for some good news. But now…
cancer-lung lining
my 50 yr. old daughter in-law has just been diagnosed with adrenal lung cancer. the dr. said it is terminal with about 1 yr. life prognosis. he, further stated that with the experimental drug he has prescribed some patients are still alive after three years. she is not eligible for surgery or radiation, only chemo. the…
Avastin & Taxol
Hi all - new to posting, but did find this site helpful when first diagnosed in Oct. 2011 wi/NS lung cancer in both lungs. At first was told Stage 1, but then was told if in both lungs it is technically stage IV. Have had about 3 treatments with certain chemo's, but they kicked my butt and lowered all my blood counts and…
Lung surgery questions - stage 2B Adenocarcinoma
I have just been diagnosed with stage 2B. I have one 6cm mass in my lower left lung and one, possibly 2, affected lymph nodes in the chest. The bronchoscope was only able to reach the one lymph node for a posititve diagnosis. Both the lymph node and mass lit up on the pet scan. The doctors want to do another surgery where…
Happy and Hopeful
Last week I got results from the biospy gene mutation. I am positive to carry the EGFR! Will start Tarceva soon. I had a lot of family and friends praying for me. Thank you all. I am so Happy. :)
chemo didn't work
Just had my repeat CT and it showed no improvement, but the oncologist didn't say it was a lot worse. Next week need another bronchoscopy since the pulmonologist didn't take enough tissue the first time. They need DNA to first check to see if the cancer is EGFR or another acronym that are genetic.....he said 5% of lung…
Pain in hands and feet. Clubbing?
Has anyone experienced pain in hands and feet? I wake up in the morning and my hands are stiff and hurt especially in my fingers. Also my feet hurt especially when I first get up in morning and after I have been sitting. My doctors says I am also starting to experience clubbing in my fingers with HPOA Hypertrophic…
Gemzar
Has anyone used Gemzar? If so, how long before the cancer began to progress again? What side effects did you experience? Thank you
Coughing first symptom?
Hello, I have been reading all of your stories and have a question for those of you that have primary lung cancer....I have had a dry cough for 2 weeks now. It is the kind that you get the first day of a respiratory infection where your chest feels tight and you just keep feeling like you need to cough. Usually it develops…
New Member - Waiting and Hoping
Hello my name is Marty. I am new to this board. I have Stage IV NSCLC-Adenocarcinoma. I was diagnosed in November 2011. Finished 6 rounds of chemo March 2, 2012. I was taking Cisplatin and Alimta. The tumor shrunk 25% after the second treatment. Oncologist wanted to keep me on maintenance Alimta but I really needed a break…
Stage 4 Lung Cancer
I would love to hear from someone who has been diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell cancer. My husband was diagnosed in Nov. He seems to be doing well, but I just really don't know what to expect..it would be nice to hear of other experiences....thanks!
Lung Cancer Recurrence w/Brain Lesions
I am a 46 year old female. In Sept., 2002 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two weeks after that diagnosis, during routine pre-op testing, a spot was discovered on my lung. A biopsy diagnosed a separate non-small cell lung cancer. I had a lumpectomy on the breast, clear margins, and no nodes involved. Two weeks after the…
MK-3475 clinical trial
Anyone else out there joining the Merck MK-3475 trial? After passing all the screening, I am starting next week. I would be interested to keep in touch with any other NCSLC Stage IV participants (previous trials have been with melanoma patients).

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