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Lung Cancer

Mom has stage 4 lung cancer, spread to adrenal gland
Hi, I am looking for support from others who have or have loved ones with lung cancer, stage 4. My mother found out she had this the day before Thanksgiving in 2010, with two tumors on one lung and a few lymph nodes infected. She immediatley had 8 weeks radiation and chemo treatments, however, the cancer has since spread…
Anyone have a hard time breathing after first Chemo treatment? And any thoughts/ideas/suggestions?
HI all. Just a bit of background information on me. I was diagnosed July 09 with Breast Cancer Stage 1, grade 2. Had total mastectomy (both breasts removed.) On Femara for this still currently as my cancer was Estrogen, Progesterone positive, HER negative. July 5th 2011, my daughter and I were in a car accident. No serious…
chemo treatment.
I am starting treatment Wednesday with carboplatin and gemcitabine. has anyone had this commbination?
please need some advice and feedback asap. NSCLC stage IV
Hi, Im just tying to get some information and feed back. My mothers fiance has been diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer and has 5 small brain lesions. The tumor is in his left lower bronchos i beleive. The biopsy says it is 1.1x0.2less0.1 centimeter, But then also says no size of tumor because of its involving of the…
disability stage iv
I was diagnosed with stage iv squaumous cell lung ca in Janauary of 2011 (this year). I have worked for a teaching hospital since 1973. My chemo was spread out over 5 months, during which time I was unable to work or even unable to focus on applying for disability. Fortunately, I had a large bank of PTO (paid time off) to…
Mom has stage 4 lung cancer that took on the brain
I am overwhelmed with sadness. Her diagnosos came only 2 months ago. Lung cancer that had also moved to her brain. They radiated her brain and the maintenance medication has made a vegetable of her. She is 77. Overcome many a health issue before but it seems she just isn't going to take the next 6 months of chemo standing…
Husbands 3rd+ year with NSCLC mets in lymphs growing again plus new one
Hello All, My husband has NSCLC from Agent Orange exposure during his service in the Army in Vietnam. He is on his 5th level of treatment. Has had: -lobectomy 2009, chemo infusion carboplatin, radiation, chemo infusion cisplatin, chemo infusion Alimpta Tomorrow 8/2/11 he will start oral chemo. Pet shows new lymph tumor and…
Cyberknife Results
Some very good results with cyberknife. You may have to copy and past the link below in your browser: http://www.tcrt.org/mc_images/category/4310/07-gibbs_tcrt_9_6.pdf Comparing CyberKnife treatment and surgery CyberKnife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Surgery Surgical Incision No Yes General Anesthesia No Yes Hospital Stay No…
Procrit
I had one carbo/Alimta treatment about 3 weeks ago, and have another one this Wednesday. Last Wed when I had my labs, they found my iron low and wanted to put me on Procrit injections. I declined and said I would improve my diet and see if that could work. Has anyone been on Procrit and wondering what your experience was?
18 mile walk
In my wife's quest to do a walking marathon, we walked 18 miles yesterday.... because of the whole brain radiation, she tired, and the last for miles was brutal for her, but we did it. We laughed quite a bit... she had a full head of hair growing back after chemo. Well it decided to fall out during the walk. By the time we…
how long will the shortness of breath last?
i had a lobectomy on 4/11. this wes due to rectal/squmos cell that spread to the lung. i now am unable to walk very short distances without getting short of breath. i dont know what types of exercises to do being that i have problems breathing. please help
Post chemo/radiation Stage 3b question
Hi, my mom (56yr.old) has just completed an intense combo of chemo & radiation and is doing well cancer wise. They told us that her lung is very damaged and that the treatment actually worked "too well" While this is ok on some counts, her breathing is very laboured and they inform us that it might never get better. Her…
wife on radio at 3:30 cst on Saturday (7/23) 1290kkar.com
My wife was asked to take a little time to share her story of her lung cancer, her continued preparation for a walking marathon in september, and to discuss a little about lung cancer funding. She'll only be on for 15 minutes... but it is exposure. We know one of the hosts from our professional life, and walked we walked…
Getting very apprehensive about all the waiting...
A quick recap of what's been happening. On June 20th I received the results of my PET scan. A 2" tumor in right lung and a spot in the left lung and lymph nodes in center of lungs lit up as well. Sent to a thoracic surgeon who was going to do a VATS wedge resection and bronchoscopy but wanted a lung function test done…
Dad to have CT Guided Biopsy tomorrow
Hi everyone, I'm a transplant from the Lymphoma side (diagnosed April 2011 w/low grade B Cell lymphoma). My Dad (who's 83) goes tomorrow for CT guided biopsy tomorrow. We don't know yet whether they will biopsy the lung or his liver. He has a 8 cm spot on his left lung, multiple spots approx 3 cm on his liver and a spot on…
starting second cycle of chemo carbo/Taxol
I was very lucky to suffer no side effects from Carbo/taxol for six weeks and seven weeks of radiation at the same time. I am going to start what the Oncologist called a combined cycle of carbo/Taxol. I have since found out what this means is I was only getting about 1/3 of the taxol in the first six treatments and now I…
Pneumonia with lung cancer, Stage IV
Well she came out of the staph infection pretty good. But she was home for about a week and a half and now she is back in the hospital with pneumonia. She is battling this fever and can't seem to break it. They have her on about 4 different antibiotics and it is a slow go right now. I know even with a healthy person…
Lung Nodules
Been followed for lung nodules for 2 years. I didn't have my 4th CT until recently which was one year since my last 3 CT Scans. My 7 mm nodule is now 11 mm. I had a PET Scan which had an SUV of 0.7. Seeing a thorasic surgeon soon. I may need a biopsy. Anyone give me any insight to all of this?
Lung Cancer-Stage 4 Question
Hi, I normally post on the BC Board, however, I have a dear friend who is in treatment for Small-Cell. She has one more Chemo treatment left & her Oncologist recommended Radiation, but mentioned radiating her brain as a precautionary? She already had one clear MRI & will have another when finished with Chemo. My question…
Learning so much
I have been reading so many helpful posts. I can't beleive I didn't discover discussion boards sooner. I am sorry if I don't respond or post correctly, as I'm still learning. I might need an Etiquette 101 on using the boards but I have found this to be quite helpful. I hope everyone has a fantastic day. Keep pushing…
Stage 4 Lung Cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer last March 11,2011. I was pretty healthy before that, that is why it was a shocked to me and my family to be this sick. It has been 3 months after the diagnosis.My oncologist prescribed "Tarceva" pill, a targeted therapy pill, that targets only cancer cells. It is less toxic than…
diplomatic response
You know some days are better than others when trying not to get offended..but don't some others get a little tired of people's first response when you tell them you have had lung cancer is "did you smoke"..you answer "yes" and the look on thier faces sometimes says "well what did you expect". Now I would know the majority…
really depressed
my cancer came back ,my some prayers please ,i can't shake depression this time.please help thanks
Needle Biopsy - Lung - info please
I went to a oncology radiologist today and he is getting authorization from my insurance to do a needle biopsy on a nodule on my left lower lobe. I am so scared. He said they cannot put me to sleep because I will have to hold my breath for the procedure. They are going to go thru my back. Can anyone tell me if this is very…
Holding on....letting go
I'm not exactly sure why I'm writing here....just wondering how so much has happened in such a short time. As I type I'm riddled in fear that my phone will ring and I'll learn my 58 year old husband (we've been married 37 years) has lost his battle with a cancer that was discovered less than a monrh ago. My husband, Dan…
tumor progressed
I finished my 2nd round of chemo late June (jan - may last year, with lung radiation; the brain rad in august as precautionary, then chemo jan - june this year). I've felt really good for last couple weeks, and had my CT scans last week. Felt good about them...then talked to onco office who sheduled me appt for tomorrow as…
Just saying hi
I am new. In April/11 I had left lower lobectomy, diagnosed Stage1a adenocarcinoma. Since then my life stopped and I am consumed with fear of recurrence days long.... Just wonder if there is anyone with similar feelings? I may be cured for the moment in my body, but I died in my spirit. Take care.
when to get a 2nd opinion
Hey! This is my first time to post on here. I have stage 4 lung cancer with met. to bones. I was on carbo, alitma, and avastin and after 4 treatments, I had an excellent PET in December. After 2 more treatments, my dr. took me off of carbo. My PET last week now shows my cancer has spread to several spots on my spine, where…
Flu like symptom after chemo treatments
Flu like symptoms after Chemo Hi all, guess my luck ran out with not having any side effects after my chemo treatments. I received my first full dose of Carbo/Taxal on Monday 7/11/11. I did real good with the first six treatments but only had 1/3 of the Taxol. After the third day with the full dose I started feeling like I…
Plueral effusion
Hello, I normally post on the Peritoneal board but I have a problem that concerns my lungs. I thought there may be someone on these boards who may have experienced something similar to me. My cancer was diagnosed after I suffered double plueral effusion. I underwent 3 chest drains within 2/3 weeks of each other before I…

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