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Lung Cancer

Alternative therapy - Hemp oil?
My dad, who is just 50 years old has been recently diagnosed with non-small lung cancer that has spread to the brain. He is now going through whole brain radiation to shrink the 2 tumors in his brain but I can't help but worry about the lung cancer spreading to other parts of his body during this time... He went in for an…
59 year old Dad - Stage III Lung Cancer. They're talking surgery.... Anyone out there with success s
My name is Lindsey and I’m 27 years old. My father, Edward, 59 years old, was diagnosed with Stage III Lung Cancer (left lung) in early January. It took two months of tests/scans before starting treatment, but he has had 5-6 weeks of radiation Mon-Fri plus two full weeks of Chemo. Dad lost his hair during week 5. Even…
Doc on Tuesday
Hello Family...Good Morning ! Going to see the Doc tomorrow to review the "stable scans". My questions to her will be: 1. Review what "stable" means again? 2. Explain MetMab clinical trial (found in "Cure" magazine) 3. Review my current back pain, where radiation and drain hole where placed well over a year ago. 4. I have…
Happy Birthday Medi...
Happy Birthday to you... Happy Birthday to you .... Happy Birthday dear medi ... Happy Birhday to you and many, many more... Congrats on another one O friend.... Hugs Dan:)
My Wife is Amazing
My wife is 37 non-smoker and Dx with stage 4 NSC Lung CA in November 2011. We have a beautiful 7 year old daughter and she does not know what that means to have cancer or how sick her mommy really is. It breaks my heart everyday to look at her and know that. It is safe to say our lives have completely changed and we have…
1st visit to Oncologist after Lung wedge surgery
This afternoon was scary enough being Friday the 13th and going to my onc to talk about my treatment since all surgeries have been done and all path reports were in. At first I was told T3 and they were waiting on the biopsy from the lymphnodes. They all cme back neg with one inconclusive. After seeing that the…
Help with living? advice please, lung cancer, brain mets, radiotherapy.
I went into hospital a few weeks ago with a headache; two CT scans and an MRI scan later, I was told I had a 4cm mass in my brain. Surgery was performed the very next day at TGH. They removed the whole tumor which we were told was lung cancer with brain metatases. Several weeks later I am still unable to work. I am…
stage 3b
Mom has been diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer. one large mass on right lung, other lung had a lymph node affected so no surgery. she just started treatment....proton therapy radiation and I beleive taxol once a week. she is 74 and relatively good health. I've looked at survival rates and they are quite sobering. I am…
just found out
I had a ct scan done and they found a 3mm nodule on lower right lung. I actually had a ct scan done for another problem and they found this out.
Help with living? advice please, lung cancer, brain mets, radiotherapy.
I went into hospital a few weeks ago with a headache; two CT scans and an MRI scan later, I was told I had a 4cm mass in my brain. Surgery was performed the very next day at TGH. They removed the whole tumor which we were told was lung cancer with brain metatases. Several weeks later I am still unable to work. I am…
Limited SCLC need advice!
Hello, my name is Rose and my mom was diagnosed with Limited SCLC in Jan. 2012. We are being told that the tumor(cancer) is inoperable and she is two chemo sessions in. My mom switched doctors and new oncologist decided to have a CT scan to see if her chemo is working (she is on cisplatin and etoposide). She also started…
Has anyone heard from Congoody
Congoody was dx in 2009 with stage 1 NSCLC was wondering if anyone hears from her? Annie60
Stage VI Update !!!! NED
Hello Family.....MRI and PET from 3/27 and 3/28 show "stable" in brain and body! Old scarring in brain and lungs is all. I will see Doc April 10th. I have been granted another 3 months of life (time between scans)!! To all the others struggling.....life is what it is.....better get out and enjoy...no more arguments, no…
Just an Update
I haven't been checking in with you all as often as I have in the past. Let me update you on what's been going on. In early February I caught a mild cold. I recovered from my cold rather quickly but started having a constant headache. I had this headache morning, noon, and night. I also had a feeling of lightheadedness,…
Lung Cancer stage 3B
My Father was experiencing back pain and shortness of breath so he went to his family doctor to get himself checked. It was Dec.1st when he had gotten the results from his family doctor that he had Lung Cancer, a spot on his right lung about the size of an egg. She had made an appointment with a respritory doctor and the…
Proton Therapy
Has anyone had Proton Therapy on there lungs? If so please share how it worked.My husband had 35 radiation treatments on his lyump nodes between the two lungs.The cancer has now spread into both lungs.He is now considering Proton Therapy because it does less damage to the lungs and his lungs are so bad he is already on…
Penn University or Thomas Jefferson?
Does anyone know who is better for lung cancers- Penn University or Thomas Jefferson both in Philly. Friends uncle diagnosed within the last few days. I don't know anything yet; he supposedly had a biopsy yesterday. I'm not up on lung cancers & need to know which is better in case he has to be transported from where he is…
Lost
Im not sure what to do. My father-in-law found out he had Mesopotamia on april of last year and he past on june 6 2011. His wonderful beautiful wife had already had a test of her bronchoscamy and they said it was a cousin to tb. She took meds for it for a year and it wasn't getting any better now yesterday they did a…
Totally Destroyed
WHY...I come in here to vent and try to get some understanding WHY im losing my mind. Diagnosed monday 03/12/12 with stage 3 lymphoma lung cancer. Cancer is attached to my lympnodes in upper lobe of right lung.Went in to see a specialist today the cancer treatment center here only to be told it appears I may have cancer in…
New member
I am a new member and wanted to say hi to all the others in this community. I am a 39 year old stay at home mom who was diagnosed 3 months ago. I joined to learn some tips from others in the same circumstance as me. I will contribute what I can to all of you. Thanks, Michelle
New to the site
Hi! This site was recommended by a friend. I hope to learn from others and share my own experiences in hope of helping others. I was diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC with a small brain metastasis in February 2012. I have completed 2 sessions of chemotherapy (Carboplatin, Pemetrexed, Avastin and also Zometa) with the third…
stage 4 lung cancer, started chemo
I had originally posted in the head and neck section.I had pet scan done, is in my lung also,just a small nodule,but unoperable, as it is a mass in my neck,and has spread to a lymph node,so classified as stage 4. Started chemo 2 days ago, just a little tired, havent gotten sick yet,hoping not to . Just wondering what i…
New to site: New to lung cancer
Hi all! One minute I am having a normal day, next thing I find out I have cancer. Wait, that can't be. Lung cancer? My father died of that, I was with him. He lasted 6 weeks. I am 53 and have been sick with other issues for the last two years so this was the last thing I had expected. I was diagnosed from MY request for a…
My dad was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer he was only diagnosed because it moved to his
Hi was wondering what there is to do we went to his docter and she said that there isnt alot he can do it's spread to his adrenal gland and kidney and we think his brain. He is now coughing up blood how long do u think he might have im really worried.
My dad has stage 4 lung cancer
My dad is currently at MD Anderson. He was ready to fly out last sat. but wasnt able to wake up in his hotel room. He has been on a vent since then, he is off sedation since Wed., and still wont wake up. We will find out Monday from cultures, what is causing him to not wake up. Cancer has spread to his brain. His wife is…
Glenna M, medi and mamacita
Glenna, medi and mamacita... it's been awhile since we have heard from you Ladies and wanted you to know you have been missed. Hope and pray all is well. ..... Dan
My Update
Adenocarcinoma non-small cell Stage 3 unoperable, 3 tumors in upper right lobe, going in tomorrow for EBUS then should start Radiation and Chemo sometime in the next few weeks. Pet scan showed that all the cancer appears to be isolated in the right lung, nothing in my other organs or bones. Dr's at Northwestern described…
Newly Diagnosed Stage IV Lung Cancer (Dad)
Hello everyone, My name is jeannette and I am a newbie to these forums so I thought id join and share my story and seek some support. My father is 55 years old and two weeks ago he was diagnosed with metastatic small cell lung cancer (stage iv) that has spread to other organs. A little after thanksgiving last year my dad…
Thoractomy-what should I expect after surgery?
Has anyone had lung survey w/this procedure? A tumor may be removed from my liver during this 2nd surgery as well ss right lung wedging. I am recovering from a left lung lobectomy and am very anxious.I have a scan on Sat., to recheck liver since Ive been off chemo. These boards are full of supportive, caring people. Thank…
Small cell lung cancer....
Hello. I am new here. My name is Donna. I am 58 years old and was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in August of last year. Four months earlier I had just finished treatment for DCIS breast cancer with radiation and lumpectomy. I was told my lung cancer is NOT mets from the breast cancer and is a completely different…

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