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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…
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Letting Go
We all sat around Mom's hospital bed tonight as she moaned in pain. I spoke the hardest words I have ever spoken...I whispered in her ear, "It's okay to let go, Mom. It's okay to go see Aunt Clara." The cat is snuggled up next to her on her bed and will not leave her side. As much as I don't want this moment to come, I…
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DOES THIS SOUND RIGHT TO YOU?
On April 6th of this year I underwent a wedge resection of the lower lobe, performed through VATS, 3 incisions were required for the surgery, one of the incisions was slower in healing than the other 2. I had post-op follow up appointments and was told everything looked good. I still continued to keep my eye on this one…
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Recently Diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC
My wife, aged 30, was recently diagnosed with stage iv nsclc with a decent sized tumor in her left lung and also with several small brain mets. She was ill for several months, and was hospitalized several times with a mis-diagnosis of pneumonia each time. I wish they had correctly diagnosed her the first time she was…
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lumps from lung cancer????????????
My mother in law has been diagnosed with lung cancer with some cancer travelled to her lymph nodes. She now has two lumps one below her right shoulderblade on her back. and the other 3 inches above her waist on her same side of her back. if anyone knows anything please let us know. she hasnt gone for a biopsy yet and we…
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When will it be all over....
Well I am just updating some people on my dad. He is back in the hospital. He had what we thought was a pressure sore because he has been in so much pain. Well my mom took him to his treatment yesterday and had his oncologist look at it and he admitted him because he said it was a abcest and it needed to be surgically…
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3 Month CAT Scan tomorrow and a question about restless leg syndrome
Hello All, I haven't posted in awhile,I was taking a little break. But as always it turns out I need you guys because you understand more than anyone who's never been through this will. I was found to be no disease detected in December. I'm being treated for a sclc tumor in my mediasteinum that was 11 inches long and 2 in…
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HOW LONG SHOULD IT TAKE FROM CANCER FOUND TO BIOPSY????????????????
My mother in law was diagnosed with lung cancer about two weeks ago, she had whatever test done and found out that she has a 5cm mass in one lung and small pieces in the other. I'm wondering how long it should take from when they diagnosed her with cancer to her biopsy??????????? please help
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does anyone have lung cancer that might be comming from somewhere else?????
My mother in law has lung cancer they say she has 5cm mass in her right lung and just small amounts in her left, but the doctor seems to think the cancer bits in the left lung may be comming from a different organ. like the liver or the brain. she hasto go for more tests biopsy appointment not here yet. im just wondering…
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what are we to expect with radiation and chemo
my mother in law is going to have chemo and radiation, im wondering beside vimmiting what are we to expect from both.. if anyone has pointers, or suggestions, please let us know.. thanks so much Samantha
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Chemo Drugs for Stage IV Small Cell Lung Cancer
Hello everyone - Can everyone tell me what kind of Chemo drugs they have been given that have been successful in a way. I'm getting ready to start chemo again with Taxotere and I would like to know of other drugs that can be used. I can't have any of the cisplatins anymore and I've been denied all clinical trials drugs. I…
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SCLC remissions?
Just curious- My mom has small cell lung cancer, limited. She had chemo and radiation but another spot came up right beside the one she had about 7 months after she finished everything. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience, and is remission possible after having it come back so soon? She has taken…
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remission
Just wondering if anyone out there is in remission or know of someone who is. Love to hear success stories!