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Update on my husband.
It has been a while since I have posted on this board. Thought that I would update my husbands progress. On June 27th he was admitted to the hospital they thought that he had pneumonia. He was running fever and extremely tired. His fever broke on a Friday and then he couldn't breathe. He was tested for PCP Pnuemonia and…
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NO chemo again due to low WBC
again due to low blood, dad is not able to have his chemo done today. its the 2nd time throughout the whole treatment.. sad :(
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staying calm question for you re: pleurodesis
Hello~ Did you have both lungs done and if so what was the time frame between both? Mom is so scared to go back and get the other one done. It will not be sched. til it fills with fluid again. Poor Mom like she hasn't been through enough like I have informed you, they discharged her on sat. morn. with no pain meds just…
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Brand-spanking new to all this. Lots more questions right now than answers, for sure.
Hi, Everyone: Because I work for a radiology clinic, I sort of came in through the back door three weeks ago. Had a chest x-ray and then a CT -- showing malignant-appearing tumor left upper lobe, smack dab between the aorta and pulmonary artery (therefore, probably non-surgical, and definitely not able to be needle…
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Mom and Alimta
My mom has had her first Alimta treatment last Thursday and the side effects are horrible for her. Extreme diarrhea and weakness. I talked to her last night and she sounds awful. Is this something that should be reported to her onco? I have read the side effects for Alimta and it did say to talk to the doc if a patient…
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Turn for the worse
I received a phone call from the prison hospital today telling me I could come and visit as soon as I could get there. The reason for the "special visit" was that my husband wasn't do as good today as yesterday. When I arrived, no one seemed able to tell me what was going on, but my husband is now on oxygen and his…
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If there is multiple Lung tumors why cant rads or cyberknife be done?
If the lungs lately keep filling up with fluid and now just had pleurodesis done on 1 lung so far why cant rads be done or at least to the mother board? I know there is no stupid quest. but ya feel stupid sometimes asking some questions when they just look at ya? Mom is stage 4 with mets is that the reason, is it b/c there…
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Scary call from the doctor
I really don't know what is going on. The doctor called today asking me for a decision or if my husband has a living will. I informed him my husband has an Advance Medical Directive and he wants everything medically possible to keep him alive. He then started asking if I knew how ill he was and what is my decision as next…
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Tumor shrinkage, woooooohooooooo!!
Ok here it is. Good news for ONCE!!! Brain tumor gone, check! Lung tumor half the size it was, check! And now we wait for the latest staph infection to GO AWAY so that my mom can get the bone tumor out of her shoulder! AAAGGGGHHHHH!! She is doing very good at the moment. The antibiotics they gave her are finally doing…
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Pet Scan reports
Dear all, My Mother -In- law was diagnosed by Breast Cancer 5 years back she went through Six Kemo's at that time last year in October she was again diagnosed by mutation in lungs after six Kemo's now her latest PET Scan reports scan reports I think something is seriously wrong Please help me understand and give me some…
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Different news today
After being told yesterday that it may not be cancer at all, I have been told today they were only talking about the mets on the brain. Additionally, this is something they THINK, not proven. The lung cancer diagnosis still stands. However, I am being told they can't tell me staging or prognosis until it is re-evaluated…
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NSCLC STAGE 3A
Hello all, I am new to the CSN.The reason I am here is because the last 4 weeks have been a nightmare for me.My father is 77 y.o.and was diagnosed with NSCLC STAGE 3A in June.He is now on chemo and radiation, his 5th chemo tx is tomorrow.radiation tx 21.He has station 7 + lymph node for squamous cell and also a 12.5 mm rll…
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12 small tumors after radiation
Hi- My 65 year mother who has never smoked was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April 2011. She has spread to her brain and a couple spots on her kidneys. She had 10 treatments of whole brain radiation and is now on her third round of chemo. Her MRI has showed small tumors (over a dozen they tell her). They were going…
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i just found out that i have 5 nodules throughout my upper left lobe and lower lobe and one on my ad
can some one tell me what i should do to start this process of getting rid of it or if i can my name is teri
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Great News!! Possible wrong diagnosis
I was able to speak with the onc today. Now, it is beleived that my husband's cancer isn't cancer at all. The initial biopsy showed small-cell lung cancer (which was performed at a different hospital). The biopsy which was performed August 28th showed a fungus infection called aspergillus. This particular fungus can spread…
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Lung Cancer Newbie
Hi everyone, I am new to this discussion topic. Previously I have had colon cancer and Hodgkins. A couple of days ago I was diagnosed of a form of lung cancer but the have not yet determined what kind. It is now a long weekend for me and I am anxious to get things going with my oncologist. This fellow was treating my colon…
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Mets may not be cancer
According to my husband, the infectionous disease doctor has said the mets on the brain may not be cancer at all. She is supposedly saying it may be part of the fungus infection he has. Of course, this is according to my husband. Due to the fact he has been experiencing confusion and talking off the wall, I am awaiting a…
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Holiday Weekend-No treatment
My husband has had two rounds of radiation out of the ten he will be receiving. Because of the holiday weekend, it seems treatment has stopped. Can this affect the total treatment going several days in between? Other than that, the hospital says he's doing really good. His sugar remains high due to the steroids even with…
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Current Chemo
Hi everyone, Can anyone fill me in on the chemo protocols for lung cancer? Or are there are range of cocktails out there dependent on the type of lung cancer it is. I was tentatively diagnosed with lung cancer but am awaiting to find out what kind it is. Thanks, Lance
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Lung biopsy yesterday
I had a lung biopsy yesterday for a 11 mm nodule that grew from 7 mm two years a go. Per the PET Scan SUV 0.7 - suspicious for BAC Cancer. My left lung collapsed and I have a drain tube in my chest until Monday. The doctor called me today to tell me that the biopsy results show NO cancer. I was in shock and disbelief since…
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Adenocarcinoma of the lung help! Mother is dying.......
Maybe some days past my mother will in another world,but now I still to find some way to heal her,to find the best treatment in the China(we are now living in China), someone who can told me which the medical is the best for this? Or have the same exp ,and your parents or others are survival. Please tell me , really thanks
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Fatigue after chemo treatments
I know everyone is different but how long does the fatigue last after your last chemo treatment? My last treatment of Carbo/Taxol was over five weeks ago and I seem to be getting more fatigued as the time goes on. I had six treatments at a lower does along with radiation with no problem at all, then I had the full dose…
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Rocky Roller Coaster
It seems I keep getting more and more negative news everyday. By the time I get through the initial shock of one thing, I am told more. My husband whose lung cancer is stage IV small cell which has spread to the brain, now has 12 + mets on the brain and receiving radiation treatment. Additionally, the lung specialist has…
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Stage IV Small Cell skin discolaration
I failed to mention or inquire about skin discolaration. My husband is an African American and both hands have turned white. Is this associated with his cancer at all or possibly to any medications he may be taking? What is it? I don't have access to asking the doctors some of my questions due to the fact, as I have…
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TIMEFRAME FOR CT SCANS
How often should CT Scans be scheduled when going through chemo treatments?
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For anyone entering treatment
Or having surgery / Chemo / Getting a prescription, etc., this list is a pretty good resource! I'll be adding the address to my page. The Dept. of Health & Human Services have a great list that can be the starting point for the questions you should ask your doctor. The second page has even more detail and more printable…
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Stage IIIa non small cell carcinosarcoma
My father's diagnosis is Stage 3a non small cell carcinosarcoma with spindle cells. Apparently the spindle cell, and mix of carcinoma and sarcoma is very, very rare. Any chance anyone out there has heard of this??? Our local oncologist is consulting with another regional oncologist that may have more experience with these…
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spindle cell neoplasm with epithelioid features with large hyperchromatic nuclei atypical mitotic
amelanotic spindle cells with large hyperchromatic nuclei and some mitotic figures are present. cells are more pleomorphic than the usual spindle cell melanoma. malignant spindle cell neoplasm with epithelioid features; large pleomorphic spindle shaped cells with hyperchromatic nuclei atypical mitotic are present on…
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anyone with lung infection and multiple liesons on brain
I just want to know what to expect from here. My husband has spots on both lungs now with a fungus infection and 12 + liesons on the brain with at least one of them (original one) being 2cm or more. Radiation was started today as pallative care. What to expect from here. He is having much pain in his lung now. Until now,…
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More spreading
Some of you may have already read my story regarding my husband. He has lung cancer which had spread to the brain. Now, the tumor on the brain has split or spread into 12+ liesons and it has spread to his other lung as well. He also has a fungus infection in his lung. Radiation was started today on the brain. With this…