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FALSE BOTTOM
Hi everyone. I just found out that instead of stage 3 NSCLC I have small cell LC (limited). At first I was pretty excited because it has not spread outside of my rt lung but the small cell part is really scary! Never thought I would be happy w/stage 3 NSCLC! Any thoughts, insights, etc would really be appreciated!!! dawn
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SCLC-Need Quick Advice
My 88-year old dad was just diagnosed with sclc by biopsy. No MRI or PT scan yet, so we're not sure if it's limited or extensive. His doctor thinks it's in one lung and lymph nodes, but not sure, and pushing for immediate chemo. My dad is sole caregiver for my handicapped mom. They live alone in another state. I've always…
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Mom has 12cm lung mass, any positive thoughts welcome!
On Monday 11/21/2011, my mother (73) was suffering from sever back pain, went to the ER and they discovered a 12 cm mass in the bottom 3/4 of a lung. For 2 years she had been treated for acid reflux but they never did a chest xray from the beginning of her issues. She had 2 endoscopys, which were hard on her. I am so angry…
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Please pray for my father...
My dad just came home (8 months) after one year and a half after the hospital gave him wrong blood transfusion, cmv virus, 40 lbs of fluids, blood clot and collapsed lung...My dad beat all those odds and after it was all said and done he was walking and making dinner in the kitchn...Then he was home for 8 months and then…
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my husband
my 56 year old husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in april of 2010. since then he has had two surgeries, followed by radiation to lungs. things were quiet for 9-10 months. CTscan showed lymphnode involvement in chest. started 6 weeks of radiation but only got through 1 &1/2 weeks of this when he ended up in ER with…
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Update on mom ... Tarceva or Afatinib?
Hi everybody, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer a couple of months ago. Since then we found out that she has the EGFR mutation, so now she has to decide between the FDA approved Tarceva knowing all of the risks and side effects or a new drug that is only a couple of years old and not FDA approved…
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hey guys need some advice
I am new to this site and wondering if you can help. I am 30 years old and have not been diagnosed with anything. I had a hard time breathing one day and went to emergency. they sent me home and said nothing was wrong. 3 days later i got a call from the er doctor saying my chart was mixed up with someone elses and that i…
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Back Again
Well it has a been a small reprieve taking care of family issues, but time to come back. My stage IIIB turned to stage 1V with mets to brain. One 3cm removed surgically, other two by gamma knife in a week or so, which I understand is highly successful. Rest of body checks good! My dad died of NHL two months ago in our arms…
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Nearing Death
I posted a couple months ago, I am the daughter of a mother with stage IV. The disease had spread from her lungs to her brain. She was diagnosed in May and now six months later we've gotten many good results. After finding out that the tumors in her lungs were almost completely gone and the large tumor in her brain had…
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first pleural effuusion
My wife just had 1.5 liters drained off in her first pleural effusion....she's a new woman. She's been dx 14 months ago.... don't know what this means. Some sites say this is another nail.... and a big one. Others say... " aw... don't worry bout it." Guess we will get answrs to orrow. I wzs not there for her scans today…
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Tarceva and Exhaustion
My wife is a Stage 4 Lung Cancer survivor. She has had chemo and radiation since 2009. She had a clot develop this past August. She started on Tarceva about two months ago and has had one Pet Scan that suggests that the drug is working -- some slight improvement but also a small area that worsened. After consultation with…
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feeling fine then BAM! Stage 3 lung cancer
Last week I was busy keeping up with my kids 10 and 12, making long term plans, etc. Next thing I know my dr is telling me I have stage 3 LC (inoperable)! WHAT?! I immediately asked for a do-over. I am truly frightened and feel like everyone is dragging their feet. I had to push to get the Bronch next Monday. My dr told me…
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Thanksgiving
Hi all of you . I just wanted to tell all of you Have a real good thanksgiving . And all the prayers for all of you to have a life life that is half way livable an normal. All the best to all your families . Greg
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GOBBLE GOBBLE
Happy Thanksgiving to my favorite people in the world! Keep on Fighting! XOXOXOXOX Medi
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Brain rad after chemo & lung rad
I mentioned before that onco doc's wanted to do 18 treatments of preventative brain rad. That ended early August. During that time, I started having dizzy spells. And, increased pulse. It got more so at end of the treatment. Was hospitalized for dehydration and dizziness 2 separate times, then back for thrush infection.…
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need advice on dealing with cough and shortness of breath
Hello, I'm from the colorectal board, but I have what they call "innumerable" lung nodules in all parts g of both lungs (I'm stage IV rectal cancer with metastasis to the liver and lungs & currently have a recurrent rectal tumor). I'm writing on the lung cancer board because most colon cancer or rectal cancer patients who…
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Port a Cath
Has anyone diagnosed with Lung Cancer had thier port removed? One doctor told me one year after Chemo and another told me two years or we will discuss it then. I appreciate any input. Thank you Teresa
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1-Year Anniversary
It was one year ago today that I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer (NSCLC). I was told that it was incurable. I was in pretty bad shape, as a large tumor in my right lung had already spread to two tumors in my brain. Radiation has eliminated / shunk the brain tumors. Chemo is still working on the lungs.…
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New on here
Hi all... My name is Cathie and my father was told he had non small cell lung cancer just over a year ago, he has had Radiotherapy and is currently on his second Chemotherapy treatment, he is due to have another two then i think a scan is to follow....His third dose of chemotherapy is due on the 23rd of December and he is…
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Long time
I just read Staying Calm Passed . What a great loss to the world !! I have not been on the site for a long time. But it made me sad to hear about her . Soccer is about the only on I still remember and I see he is still going strong. I lost a lung in 2006 and have been doing kinda OK. Chemo took it's tole I have a lota…
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new dx. of lung cancer
Last week I was told that I have stage 3 lung cancer. I am going to start chemo and radiation Tuesday. I will be getting carboplatin and taxol.I am a surviver of colon cancer had that back in 2007. Can anyone give me an idea of what to expect with the chemo i will be getting. Please and ty
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Last months
I have small cell lung cancer. I have gone through five rounds of Chemo and I also had radiation treatment. I would like to plan my future as much as possible. Is there someone that can tell me about the final few months of this illness, or is there somewhere I can go for that information. I know this is a difficult…
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Stage 3 Lung Cancer
There is hope...never give up: The Doctor says there is no more we can so for you, your cancer has shrunk dramatically...we will keep an eye on it.
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How to deal with someone you love with stage 4ns
My boyfriend was diagnosed at the beginning of September with stage 4 non small lung cancer. It took as both a while to get over the shock. He is now doing chemo and radation. He will be done around the first week of November. It is starting to take a toll on our relationship. He doesn't want to go outside anyone and is…
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cancer treatment centers
Hello everyone. My mom has just been given her diagnosis of what sounds like a very aggressive lung cancer. She just beat breast cancer last February (diagnosed early, pet scan showed nothing), so now she has a very large tumor on her right lung with what appears to be mets on her right lung and lymph node involvement…
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lung surgery
One month today, lower right lobe removed. Wish the pain was better, still need pain pills. Impatient want to be off oxygen, so I have more freedom. Chemo starts next week, I have Stage 1-Stage 2 non-small cancer with PScan showing no nodes involved. I am experiencing what everyone else is/has gone thru. Thanks for sharing…
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Tarceva Appears to be Working!!
I just got an email from my doctor and he said it looks like the Tarceva is starting to shrink my bone met. I have been taking it for 50 days now and I am happy with this news. I had a scan yesterday and when I saw the spot on my spine was still lit up I was so worried that the drug was not working. The tech said neither…
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Blood transfusions
This is my Mother's 3rd round of carboplaxin and altima for stage 4 lung cancer. She handled the first two treatments very well. The 3rd round has been extremely hard. The symptoms have been the same except usually at 2 weeks she is back to her ol' self. Her fatigue is much greater - had to rest after taking a shower this…
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help gaining weight
My father, 78 yrs old stage 3b lung cancer, is now down to 118 lbs and we are trying to find ways to help him gain weight or at least stop losing weight. His cardiologist suggested testosterone shots. Has anyone heard/done this and if so did it help? He is currently taking Megace as well as supplementing with Ensure and…
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Gastric Reflux 3mo after radiation to mediastinum for nsclc stage 3a
Hello all...I haven't been on in a while.Trying to get some things settled in these peaceful times right now. My dads PET was NED on Oct 12th, and he is scheduled to have another one on Jan 12'12.Anyway, he is having that gastric reflux feeling at night now,his last radiation to his mediastinum was Aug 29th.I don't know…