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Lung Cancer

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…
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
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
TIMEFRAME FOR CT SCANS
How often should CT Scans be scheduled when going through chemo treatments?
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Mom's cancer
My mom was diagnosed with lung cancer last month Adenocarcinoma, she was scheduled to have a lobectomy yesterday, things changed when the PET-Scan result came in. The Dr. noticed that there were some questionable spots on her lymph nodes, so instead of surgery a biopsy was done on the lymph nodes. I asked the Doctor worse…
No surgery
After a couple of months of testing, scans and physical therapy my surgeon and oncologist decided yesterday that it is too risky to do any type of surgery. I have an appointment with my onco on Thursday to discuss his choice of treatment plans and then I meet with the rad onc next Thursday to get his plan of action. I'm…
PET Scans
I am 6 months out from my last chemotherapy treatment and my insurance is refusing to pay for a PET scan unless I have a CT Scan that shows something to warrant a PET, is anyone else having this problem with insurance? If this is not recommened as a regular test / follow up by the ACS why is that? Should we not be using…
New area on lung after treatment...
Looking for some help/ insight. My father (stage 3A NSCLC) has finished 5 months of chemo/radiation for a very large tumor in mediastinum/top of right lung. He had a CAT scan the end of June (when he finished up radiation) that showed the tumor had shrunk 85%! We were thrilled! He has continued though to have a bad…
MY MOM
Hello I am 37 years old, my mother was 73 she died last month after a short battle with cancer. She had lung cancer, I took her to her dr. and she got chemo. After her first round of treatment she said she felt fine and did not want to go any more. She was a strong woman and I could not bring myself to break her wish by…
Grandpas stage 4 lung cancer with mets
We just found out that my grandpas lung cancer has spread to about 10 of his bones and his hip is mow broken due to the cancer weakening it. He is in the hospital now about to have surgery and I was just wondering if anyone has ways to help deal with this or just some enciuragement because this has been very though on my…
Stage four lung cancer
My father was just told about two weeks ago that he had stage four lung cancer and that there was nothing els they could do for him that he should go into hospice and I just wanted to see if theres anyone out there that has or is going through this and can give there advice please help
Depression And Getting A Positive Attitude
Hi everyone. My Mom was diagnosed with Stage IV. Her 1st chemo (Carbo and Altima) was on the August 11th. She had 5 radiation treatments the week before chemo. Her physical side effects from the chemo were slight, thank god, she felt tired for 5 days after chemo. The problem is she is becoming increasing depressed. She…
Bitter Sweet News
My husband, who is an inmate, was scheduled for brain surgery and wasn't able to have it due to the tumor had grown. Additionally, he has multiple liesons on his brain. They performed another biopsy on his lung. However, we won't know the outcome of that for at least another week. It's good he's coming home, but the…
Knockout
Just curious - has anyone on this site read "Knockout" by Susanne Somers? I have been thinking about getting the book.
squamous non small cell
Does anyone know of any person who had good results with treatment other than surgery? Thanks.
Opinions on my husband's condition
Here I go again with more questions. This doctor is confusing me so much. A brief history here - husband diagnosed January 2011 for SCLC Extensive. Treated six rounds of carbo/etop, ended in June. Pet Scan showed three tumors gone, one in lung very tiny, one in hip questionable. No PCI, nothing more done. He just had a…
Moms going tomorrow morning for VATS Pleurodesis
Could anybody explaine to me Mom went in the Hospital late Fri. night do to back pain/hard time breathing. Got RT Lung drained today (the amount of a pepsi can they said) went well. Sending out fluid to test for everything known to man kind they said. Today the Onc. said I would really like to have you see the surgeon to…
Brain Surgery on Wednesday
My husband is having surgery on Wednesday to remove the mass on his brain which spread from his lung. He is now caughing up blood. The doctor said it is about 1 cm and is located in a safe spot beneath the skull. I still don't know which kind; non-cell or small-cell nor do I have confirmation of stage IV. He has already…
Another Hurdle
Well, my journey started last August. Between now and then I've gone through chemo, radiation, and a small portion of my right lung being removed. The tumor was small and growing very very slowly. The treatment almost totally eliminated it. The surgery was in December of 2010. After doing a c-scan two weeks ago it's now…
Seeing bone tumors
I've had 3 chemos and think tumors are going away on my ribs as I don't feel the pain like I use to. Now I notice a little bump on top of my collar bone. Could this be a tumor? I am so worried now. I have a Pet scan scheuled in a couple of weeks but this is really bothering me. What do you think?
Supporting gf . Unkown stage adenocarcinoma .
Hello , My GF who is 35 years old has been battling cancer for about 4 years now . It started as she couldn't breathe - Fluid around the lungs - drained 4litres 2 weeks later - 4 liters 2 weeks later - 4 liters - diagnosed by oncologist - lung cancer of an unknown primary . Tests upon tests .. still no primary , however…

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