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Lung Cancer

Post-op pain questions - female
Was diagnosed 4/05 with stage 1a, had surgery 2 months ago and have terrible midriff pain. Can't wear a bra, am taking vicodin mostly in pm
"The Silver Tongued Devil and I"
(Kris Kristofferson reference) I have been wrestling with ways to eliminate trolls from this site (even though I am not being paid to do so, and so must just be a total nerd). I thought of a number of techno items (and passed these on), but they don't work with creeps. Creeps are like cockroaches and they just multiply.…
HELP - Any great Oncologists South Florida?? Please....
We need 2nd opinion right away. Any names of Onc. you've used to help you? Dad has locally advanced NSCLC Stage 3B - chemo only option. HELP. Thx
Anybody have good experience with Dr. Luis Raez in Florida?
Hi. We are seeking a second opinion and would like to know if anybody has used this oncologist or could recommend any top oncologist in Florida that they trust and have had a good experience with. God bless!! ~RW
Stage 3b lung cancer
Hi, I was just told I have a mass that is 9.3 cm in my uper left lung, and that the cancer is in a few lymph nodes in the same area. The Oncologist told me because the mass is so large and it has moved into the Lymph Nodes I now have stage 3b lung cancer. I was just wondering if there is anyone else that has been diagnosed…
Son-In-Law needs help
My father-in-law is currently at Sloan Kettering. This past weekend his doctors in Florida found a mass on his cerebellum. When they did a PET Scan they found a mass on his lung too. Yesterday he had the mass on his cerebellum removed in what the doctor said was actually a simple surgery. The doctor said is was malignant…
Mom now has pneumonia
My mom had a pretty bad day yesterday. She stayed in bed all day and ate very little. Today was the same. She had a fever of 102, so I took her into the ER. The ER doctor said her X-ray today looked significantly worse than the one they took on April 7. I really don't know how to take that news. I read that Squamous Cell…
HELP! My moms lung cancer spread and she's now a stage 4!
I am so scared and I don't know what to do. My moms cancer is now considered stage four because it spread to her other lung. We are still waiting for the rest of her pet scan results, the doctors said she has 2 years to live. How can someone put a time limit on life? everything seems so surreal. I don't want to lose my mom…
How are you doing Stayingcalm??
Hi Deb I hope you are doing well and just taking a break from the group for a bit. I miss seeing your posts :( Take care and get back to us when you can!!
Spindle cell in lung
Had surgery last month due to mass found in upper rt.lobe of lung.Only had wedge removed as Dr's iffy on malignancy. Turns out this tumor same composition as a tumor removed 27 yrs ago on my soft tissue on my back (fibrohistiocytoma). Back then I had tumor removed & a large portion of area so needed skin graft & plastic…
Dad has undiagnosed metastatic disease likely luncg cancer, declining quickly
I flew up to check on my dad 4 weeks ago. He had recently fallen in an icy parking lot(but not told us) and finally went for a head scan after frequent headaches and dizziness, where they discovered 6 brain tumors and 11 lung tumors, plus some enlarged lymph nodes in the groin and abdomen. He was doing out of town contract…
Subtle Changes
I went in for my 3 month check up today and the doctor said there are "subtle changes" seen on the chest x-rays I had last week. He has ordered a ct scan next week and of course told me not to worry. Easy for him to say, but easier said than done. He said that my tumor marker has not changed and he was pleased that I was…
How Long
My mom was diagnosed with stage IV Squmous Cell Lung Cancer. She is terminal as the cancer is in the blood stream and has spread to the bone. We asked the doctor how long, but she would not give us an answer. I have researched online and everything I have read suggests less than 8 months since chemo is not an option for…
Dad's Lung cancer is spreading rapidly..
Hi I have been peeking in on the boards for about 6 mos. My father who is 62 was diagnosed with NSCLC stage 4 in Novemember. The main tumor sits right behind aorta and has spread to the right and left lobes, some Nodes on the lungs and has also Metastasized to the right shoulder's lymph nodes therefore they told us that he…
Exploratory CT guided bronchoscopy?
Originally they said dad's tumors weren't accessible for a regular bronchoscopy, so we waited another 2 weeks for him to get approved and worked in for a needle biopsy of his lung. Needle biopsy seemed to go fine last Thursday and had no problems for 3 days. Sunday his right lung collapsed and I took him to ER for chest…
UPDATE ON MY DAD.
Well My dad has started his treatments. Today was his first radiation treatment. He got the stitches out yesterday and the radiologist wanted to start treatments ASAP. So he has to do 2 to 3 weeks of radiation on his head to shrink the tumors and then after that he starts chemo. He is doing pretty good but he is very…
Mom just dianosed with Lung Cancer
I found out today. They say it's a small tumor, but I'm still in total shock as she quit smoking almsot 40 years ago. How do I deal with this? I'm scared, depressed, and angry.
how do I speed up 1st visit to a new Thoracic oncologist to get started
I had a brain met removed am hme and wish to get started but am stymied by May 17 1st date with thoracic oncologist should I seek help at another Dr.
the journey is over
My husband Frank, who had ext sclc, passed this morning at around 5:25am. He had been in home hospice since March and sleeping/resting round the clock for the past few days. His breathing had been steady all night. I suddenly woke up and heard silence. At the same time the aide got up and looked at him, then called my…
Busy busy
I know I havent posted in awhile but I have been busy. Upon taking care of my dad, I study for school in what little spare time i have and also try to go to a friends house once acouple weeks. My dad which has stage 4 nsclc, is doing well. He went to his oncologist today which I am awaiting for his return to hear what kind…
My good friend has Stage IV lung cancer - what do I say to her and how can I help
A close friend was diagnosed in September with Stage IV NSCLC with mets to back, pelvis and leg. She did well with her chemo and was briefly in remission. Yesterday, after 3 rounds of maintenance chemo her scans showed the primary tumor growing as well as progression in other tumors. She will have radiation to try to help…
What did the doctor tell you??
Diagnosed with squamous cell (non-small) in right lung. A bunch of tumors lymph node involvement. This is a met from a previous neck cancer though one doc says it is acting like primary lung cancer. Responding extremely well to chemo. I know what the docs tell me about prognosis and what I read on the internet. I know…
Resistance to Crizotinib?
My mother was on the trial drug for 5 months and is now off it because she had drastic progression. She was stable for 5 months. Then the most recent scan was like a 180. My mom has stage IV NSCLC. Please let me know if anyone has also developed resistance and what have your treatment options been. My mom's oncologist…
dumb quesiton
Ok, this may be a dumb question... but here it goes. My dad has been getting radiation treatments every day for 2 weeks, and two rounds of chemo so far... how long before there can be any noticable changes to the size of his tumor? I ask because his tumor is in his mediastinum and causing a lot of pain/discomfort. He is…
what is it like to have a lung removed?
HI I have small cell lung cancer and maybe they suspect another kind, they have chemoed, radiation and I still have a tiny growth that is cancerous, they have done cts and pet scans and it all comes up the same. Any way, I wanted to know how long it took to be able to get around after they take my right lung. If anyone can…
Carcinoid tumor/ lung removal
I can't find much info on this so I'm hoping someone can help. I recently had my lung removed due to a carcinoid tumor. I am dealing with some odd post surgical pain and spasming. Does anyone have any insight as to what I should be expecting at 6 weeks post surgery. How long can I expect to have a frozen shoulder? Is there…
Protecting Assets
Does anyone know anything about protecting your assests from high medical bills and high cost of treatments?
Holistic or homeopathic treatments
Hi everyone, I am new to this board and to the dx of lung cancer. Just had the breast cancer taken care of in Feb. and now I have another... NSCLC. I am relieved it is not mets but still shaken with the news. I have not gotten staged yet, mediastinoscopy next week will tell. I am a young 54. I was just wondering if anyone…
small cell back so soon devestated
hi everyone my husband has limited small cell lung cancer. he was diagnosed in august of last year and finished his treatments (cisplatin and etopiside and 33 rad treatments to chest)in november he had pci in january he went for a scan while he was sick and it showed an inflammed lymph node as well as pleuaral fluid they…
Stage 4 with mets to bone and adrenal
At age 63;I was diagnosed March 24th with Stage 4 nsclc with mets to right pelvic bone and right adrenal gland and chest nodes. I have a large 8cm tumor in my lower left lung. I need another needle biopsy as the earlier one was inconclusive of the subtype (both squamous and adenosarcoma, but not sure) and they want more…

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