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Adenocarcinom...pet scan on Wed. for staging
It seems like they can"t get our answers fast enough! Wait on this...wait for that...UUGH!! This is so overwhelming. Trying to keep my husband healthy for the future dr. visits and trying to be as positive as I can be. Visit to the James Cancer on Thursday for the second opinion and hopefully better options for…
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Stage IV
On 10-14-11 my father was taken to the hospital for fluid around his heart and lungs. After multiple scans 3 masses 4cm in the right 3cm in the left lung were found. My dad has suffered from COPD and chronic enpa. for almost the last 1o years. At that point the doctors said" we cannot tell for sure but we have never seen…
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Is there hope?
Hi, My mom 55 was diagnosed with lung cancer 3 years ago. She had a surgery where her tumor was removed from the lungs. During the surgery some of the lymph nodes around were removed and later showed signs of cancer cells in a biopsy. She did chemo treatments. Since then she was under observation. A few days ago they found…
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer in the lining of the lungs, heart or abdominal cavity that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Common symptoms include difficulty breathing, side or back pain, fluid buildup, nausea and vomiting. Mesothelioma cancers have a long latency, often not developing symptoms for decades after the initial…
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Mother's Lung Cancer - New here
My mom, 55, has officially been diagnosed with stage IV SCLC. It started at the end of July when her right leg started periodically going numb. Then it would "awken" and go into a localized seizure. Just having a peripheral bypass a year prior, we thought it was a blood clot. We took her to the hospital, where they kept…
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Moms not doing so well...
Sorry guys haven't been on in awhile Mom has just started her 4th line of tx and just received her 2nd tx of navelbine. Her face is so red/ eyes have little slits in them thats how swollen they are/ rt ankle swelling and just pure exhaustion. Wants to go back to bed when she just woke up. Had her 2nd lung blown with the…
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Got PET scan results today...
...And not what I really wanted to hear.Appears my cancer has metatisized to lungs. Multiple 5-7mm nodules in lungs all new compared to my last scan. Most have mild FDG activity with a SUV max of approximately 2. Onc basically said I'll be on indefinate chemo. Had already done 12 rds of 5/fu and now wanted to put me on…
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Any young adults with lung cancer out there?
I was diagnosed with Stage 3B adneocarcinoma (Specifically BAC) at age 32 and just wondering if there is anyone else out there that is my age dealing with this?
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Stage 2 lung cancer
Yes, I did have my middle lope removed. The size made it a T1 because it was small. They tested 4 lymph nodes around the lobe. Three were benign and one had an agreesive cancer cell so they staged at N1...so T1 and N1 = stage 2. I started my first treatment of 4 month treatments with Cisplatin/navelbine. My kidneys took a…
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just a little hello from the colorectal forum and happy xmass to everyone in the lung cancer forum
I am a stage 3 or maybe 4 colorectal. i have been in the colorectal forum for over a year, i post alot. i never sticky beak into other forums on csn. but i have lost an aunty a year ago to lung cancer and my good friend as well a few months ago. another friend with lung cancer met from her breast cancer just last week. I…
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Are agressive combined radiation / chemo treatments smart?
Hello Everyone. A 69 year old relative of mine was recently diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer stage 3 maybe 4. He was admitted to the hospital 9 days ago with trouble breathing. 4 days ago a stent was inserted in a major artery to keep the tumor from putting pressure on it. 2 days ago the doctor made a formal…
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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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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.…