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Help me understand
Help me understand! They found a tumor in my husband's lung. CT and PET did not show anything else. They removed the lower lobe of his right lung. Found two swollen lymph nodes in his chest. Did chemo for as preventative measure. Four mo. of treatment later, he had three hot spots on his PET. Now they want to do radiation…
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DOES ANYONE KNOW
Am curious to know if there is anyone who knows of, the limitations/requirements for consideration of Cyberknife. i.e. Can this procedure benefit a large tumor in a remission status? And is it only an option available upon completion of standard treatments of radiation/chemotherapy? I have researched a few web sites on…
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Breathing exercises
Does anyone know of any good breathing exercises I can do. I have had the left lunb removed. Thankyou in advance for any suggestions.
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Low Platelet count
I went for my 5th Chemo treatment today but was sent home because my Platelet count was below 100 it was 96. I am just wondering if it is normal for your platelet count to go below 100. I am taking Carbo.Traxol and have had no side effects at all. The only thing that I have done different in the past week is to add one…
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Stage 4 -- Friend just past
He was diagnosed with Stage IV about 3 yrs ago, tried chemo, the "rife machine", then back to chemo. The family finally had hospice in and he stopped chemo, died 2 months later, died Friday, a day after his 61st birthday. It took over adrenal gland, liver, and lungs. He was a good friend. He had cyber knife. U of M is one…
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Would like to hear from Stage IV survivors
I've just come to this site and have been very interested to see that there appears to be quite a number of long term survivors. I would love to hear positive stories of survival. My partner was diagnosed in March 2004 with Stage IV NSCLC with mets to the spine. He's done well with chemo (cisplatin/gemzar). He goes in for…
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Don't know what to do.
Well Monday will be a month that my dad has been in the hospital. I really dont know what to do. Within the last couple days he hasnt ate or drank and has been sleeping all day and he is very depressed. I know there really isnt anything i can do for him but be there but he doesnt even know im there with him when i stay. He…
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QUESTION
I had radiation to the chest area for 7 weeks for a tumor in the right upper lobe, as a result there is a lot of scar tissue left behind. My Oncologist states that scar tissue expands and contracts over time, which poses the question as to the accuracy of the ct-scan readings in the ability to detect any new tumors or…
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mom has cancer of un none primary that has spread to lungs an liver HELP
well we were told 2 years ago that she only had monthes to live when they found the tummer in her liver, all CT scans show that it has spreed to lungs, cant get info from doctor he just shakes his head mom wants no treatment an says every day she just wants to die. she is 77 an lives with me so i can take care of her. up…
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Treatments options
Does anyone have experience with Sodium Bicarbonate as an alternative cancer treatment? I would love to get your take on this. Thanks, ----jag
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Side effects,Cisplatin,etoposide and radiation
Husband recently started treatment for large cell cancer,left lung and lymph nodes-already has had problems with low sodium,now low potassium,sodium and WBC at0.5-has been in treatment for 2 weeks with radiation daily and cysplatin days 1 and 8,etoposide days 1-5;We did not expect problems so soon ! Anyone else had this…
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AVASTIN
Hi, Because my husband had rare side effects from this drug, I'm still curious to know if anyone else has had any experiences with it. Any info would be appreciated. He passed away one year ago, but it's still fresh in my mind and I can't believe others haven't died from having a rare side effect. Carole
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Question
Quick question, what is the difference between being diagnosed with NSCLC stage 3A versus 3B? I thought I understood the difference until I recently read new material... and now i'm not so sure. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, and hope all have a wonderful and safe Memorial weekend! LT
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CANCER FREE!
After a long year from my husband's diagnosis april 1, 2010of IIIB lung cancer-tumor in each lung to May 17, 2011 when the surgeon said you are cancer free we don't need to see you anymore except for ct scans every 3 months and then spreading those out as time goes by. 6 cycles of chemo, 2 lobectomies- RUL and LLL, and an…
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Medi's latest (mis) adventure...
Hiya! A few weeks ago I got ill, very ill. Weakness, shortness of breath, no appetite...blah blah. I stayed home from work and one day I tried to drive my daughter to work and almost took out half the town. I stopped by my office, then went to bed (at home) and there I would have stayed exept some lunatic (my boss) started…
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indeterminate nodule
I am new and have not talked to my dr yet but just recieved a copy of ct scan on my lungs.It says that I have a dependent hypoventilatory change in my posterior right lower lobe and an indeterminate 2mm nodule in my left upper lobe. I am just trying to find out what there are and what to expect.
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My husband diagnosed in Feb.
My husband is 56 and was diagnosed in Feb. with stage IV NSCLC. He has had rad to the brain and is on chemo. Taking carboplatin and navelbine. He was taking cisplatin but was taken off it had 3 cycles of it and now has had 2 cycles of carboplatin. He is extemely tired, having vision problems and very dizzy. Had to have a…
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wife now has lung cancer
GOOD MORNING I cannot believe this I has lung cancer in 2008 had my right lung removed had the six months of chemo I am fine now, my wife is in real trouble she has SMALL cell lung cancer that as spread ,she had a pet scan yesterday now with the weekend I cannot sleep I tried to read the report and I see a lost of peak SUV…
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Neuropathy
My dad is experiencing severe leg pain... maybe neuropathy? He's only on his second round of carbo/taxol. Any suggestions to help? Thanks, LT
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Question
Has anyone ever had, seen or heard about non small cell lung cancer squamous cell go to the colon?
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anyone taking/have taken Bavituximab?
My wife just started second line treatment with docetaxol and an experimental drug (or placebo). The trial drug is called Bavituximab. There is currently a study for second line nsclc. Just trying to see what others have experienced..... I've done a fair amount of research, but am looking for personal experiences if any.…
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moms brain tumor
Just wanted to say that my moms tumor in her brain from the NSCLC has gone from 15 mm to 8.7 mm. Woohoo!!! Now she starts chemo all over again on Thursday, Booooooo!! Wish her luck!!! Deb
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Upper left lobe and spot on brain
Has anyone here dealt with a spot on the upper left lobe? The spot on my husband's lung is about 2 cm; located in the upper left lobe. He also has a small spot on the brain. I have been told the left lobe is trickier than the right. For now, I am just going on stories until the doctor tells him the plan. He sees the onc…
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Got My Results Today
I heard from my pulmonary doctor today regarding the samples she took last week via bronchoscopy. NEGATIVE!!! The markings that have shown up in my lungs are now suspected to be scarring from my radiation treatments and NOT the return of the beast. I will have a CT in 6 weeks to see if anything is changing and we will…
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Taxotere
Mom is now on Taxotere just started yesterday was on carbo/alimta. Scans showed some growths shrunk some grew and brain clear. Could anybody shed some light on these awful side affects we have the heads up on? Thanks and God Bless...Sleepless in jersey
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Husband lung cancer spread
My husband was diagnosed two months ago with lung cancer. Lately his equalibrium has been off so a brain scan was done. A small spot was found on his brain. Now, his vision is blurry. No treatment has been started as of yet due to the fact he just got in to see a cancer doctor and he wants to consult with a nuerologist…
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small cell remission
My wife finished her fourth round of chemo july 2nd and did 5 weeks of lung radiation..she went monday and had a pet scan and the doc said that her 5 x 5cm tumor was gone and in remission...they did not see any cancer on the pet scan..only one small spot on her lung was hot and the doc said that it was caused from the…
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newly diagnosed and scared
My diagnosis has been to recent to digest. Six months ago 2 nodules were found one in each lung on a CT chest. We waited 6 months took a 2nd CT chest which showed the 2 nodules had grown. A week after that PET SCAN showed 2 more nodules, one in each lung. March the right side was operated on, thoroncotomy, sternal nodes…
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lobectomy tips or info
Hi everyone, I am finally getting my RUL lobectomy on 5/5 and am extremely nervous. I have been trying to prepare my home for my recovery (ie heating pad, xtra pillows etc). I was just wondering if anyone who has had or knows of someone who has had a lobectomy, has any tips or a heads up that would make recovery less…
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A Heartbreak of a Different Color
Hello all; This post does involve lung cancer, but it is more related to a personal slap in the face I received after simply trying to get some support from my own father. He has never been there for me, it has only been my husband-since I was thirteen years old who has been my rock and has cared for while others trampled…