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Lung Cancer

Only 2 sessions of carbo/taxol and no more. Liver affected and not doing well.
After a recurrence and mets to several bones and now a new spot on the affected lung, my husband has begun to experience pain in his upper abdomen and hips and back. An ultra sound was done to see if gall bladder was acting up as he is experiencing a severe gag reflex at even the mention of food and the abdominal pain.…
Merry Christmas From Heaven
Merry Christmas From Heaven I still hear the songs I still see the lights I still feel your love On cold wintery nights. I still share your hopes And all of your cares I’ll even remind you To say all your prayers I just want to tell you You still make me proud You stand head and shoulders Above all the crowds Keep trying…
Still Shrinking.... :)
We went back for our second ct since starting chemo.... The tumor in my wifes lung is still shrinking.... significantly and everything else appears stable. The onc said on a scale of 1 to 10, the response is about a 10! We get another update in six weeks, just before we go to Australia for vacation.... my wife's lifelong…
Tarceva experiience
Two mweeks experience and what can I expect
2011
To all my CSN friends, You've all been such a big help to me since Tom died in March. All the support that is given here is like a gift. Thanks to everyone! Let's hope 2011 is a better year for all of you who are cancer patients. And for all of us who have lost someone we love from this horrible disease, I hope we continue…
My mom was recently diagnosed with NSCLC
My mom was diagnosed with nsclc high stage II in October. She had surgery and the drs removed her entire left lung. She just started receiving chemo of Alimta (sp) and Cysplatin(I think). She is doing really well with the chemo but the injection (not sure the name) they gave her to help regenerate WBC's has made her so…
An inspiration
Dear ones, My Love Dennis has gone to a place of glory, a place of peace and no pain. We were blessed with short suffering and pain and a calm came over him as he said good-by. You all gave him inspiration, hope and knowledge. He would wish that you who are survivors continue your quest in this life. That the miracle that…
Pneumonectomy and Exercise
I had a full pneumonectomy of my left lung 4 years ago due to cancer and was curious if there is anyone out there who has been without a lung this long and been able to exercise? I am survivor over 50 but not yet a senior and am still enjoying living life but have gained more weight than I care to think about. Is there…
PLEASE HELP ANSWER QUESTION
Gary, my husband, has stage 3A nsclc. He finished 35 days of radiation treatments and 8 rounds of chemo with Carboplatin, Taxol and Avastin. He just began his second batch of chemo treatments with no radiation this time. He had a PET scan before he started treatment, and just had his second PET scan to see how it's…
my mom's been diagnosed with stage 2 nsclc
My mom will be starting 3 treatments of taxol and carboplatin in early january. She's 80. Can anyone give me an idea of how difficult it will be? What we should expect? Thanks!
Anyone wth experience with mx to bones from lungs
My husband was diagnosed in 2005, Stage I. He has now had 1 lobectomy. Two wedge sections. After four years of "good" health, his cancer reared it's angry ugly head and it was removed in Boston . Our NY surgeon moved home to Harvard. And, All of these cancers were different cancers- except for the new one. It's a…
Oncologist in PALM BEACH COUNTY
Hello friends, I am new to this site. I am also a member of Inspire. Could any of you recommend an oncologist in WPB? I would like my mom to go for a second opinion. She has stage IV NSCLC. Thank you in advance.
Blood in urine
Has anyone had this symptom with lung cancer?
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all
Just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I am glad everyone is here to enjoy another holiday season, and hope we all have many more. c
My Christmas Present
Last week I had my first PET scan after finishing Chemo and Radiation for Limited SCLC. I wasn't supposed to but I ran into the radiologist when I was there for the test and he said he'd get the results sooner than the oncologist who ordered the test and let me know. Well he was telling the truth and he called yesterday to…
boney island
my husband has limited small cell lung cancer and just went in for his first scan his news was pretty good his oncologist said his tumors were pretty much gone(he had a tumor that was 6 centimeters)all that was left was tissue however they discovered a spot on his hip bone which they were concerned about so they put him in…
radiation side effects
Well my ct scan came back good yeah for that but my lung doc said that i have copd now from the radiation treatments.you know I thought went I got cancer that I would take my treatments and everything would be ok, and for the most part it is, but i have been having other problems due to the treatments ,I guess im trying to…
not mine
Hiya! Sorry, not a biker girl ;) . The bike belongs to a co-worker (he has 3 bikes, this is the smallest). It was a christmas photot for our newsletter. THIS is what I really drive ;) . My 'Fwifty' I call it. Merry to All! Medi
Hope....Faith.....Love.....Joy
Sorry for the duplication, but I love this and want to repost for the new people and those who did not see. I have spent more time on other boards here since my mom passed in Sept of SCLC w/mets and my mother in law w/EC in October, but I still pop in and read and wish all of you the best in whatever stage of your journey…
Wishing all a Peaceful Week.....
Hey gang, I pop in and see how you all are doing often, but spend most of my time on grief/emotional support boards lately. (or somewhere lost in my head.....getting use to the voices of insanity) Enjoy the holidays the best you can while walking this journey, the paths are different, but the walk is similar. Be good to…
husband with small cell lung cancer 1st scan
my husband has limited small cell lung cancer he was diagnosed in august of this year he just finished his last chemo treatment thanksgivivng week and finished radiation as well he went in for his first scan tuesday and got his results back yesterday the news was wonderful as well as questionable he had a 6 centimeter…
"Sing a song with a friend, change the shape that I'm in, and get back in the game"
(Blaze Foley reference) Today I visited Chemo Palace, where OncoMan resides along with his bevy of needle stabbers and chemo pushers. I was, for whatever reason, not worried. I honestly do not know why. There were moments of trepidation, to be sure, especially while waiting in the exam room, but nothing major like I've…
First Oncologist Visit
Well, I had my first oncologist appointment today and I must say I was surprised at what I saw and heard. As some have noted on this board, there is an apparent cure for cancer that is being kept secret so the big Pharmaceutical companies, in a conspiracy with the FDA, can make huge profits, thereby employing many more…
"mixed results" from chemo
My partner has sclc with neuroendocrine involvement. He has had two out of four rounds of carboplatin and etopocide and jsut had a CT scan of chest/abdomen/pelvis. The NP said the chest is "stable"--I guess that means the nodule that is there isn't bigger, but isn't smaller? She also said there are more mets in his adrenal…
please help my sister far from lung shadow
I tried my best to translate my sister's exam report in english and post it here ask for more advanced medic advice or anything else for treatment. 37-year-old female patient, no smoking history Chief Complaint: Lung nodules found in 2 months(Aug 2010) History of present illness: Physical examination in August 2010 when…
Lung Cancer Support
When my sister died of lung cancer I started a memorial garden. The garden has helped me deal with the loss in ways I couldn't imagine. I've taken over 5000 pictures of the beautiful blooms inspired by my sister.
heart transplant already done is okay but now stage 4 lung cancer
would like to chat with others who have successfully undergone heart transplant but seemingly suddenly developed stage 4 long cancer
As expected, 2nd opinion raised more confusion !!
Well, to summarize in short... 1. Finished 1st-line treatment, I am in-operable, original Onc after reading latest PET says we need a new PET in 3 Mo. due to too close to end of chemo to accurately interpet hot spots. Pulminary Doc says he wants a biopsy of the right lower lobe as something is in there now, but presumed to…
21 Year Old NSMLC Adenocarcinoma Stage 4
Hi All, I need any info and help you can offer ... we just found out last week that my 21 year old son has Adenocarcinoma NSMLC Stage 4. There's a mass in his lower left lung and mets to his lymph nodes and heart. There's fluid in his heart and upon testing the fluid it contains cancer cells. He's starting chemo this Thur.…
Has anyone ever experienced skull mets?
Has anyone heard of skull mets with 3b lung cancer. New PET and bones scans this week for father-in-law. He has squamous cell cancer. He delayed treatment 3 months to deal with a foot wound - and to avoid a full foot amputation. He is now fine and has recovered from the foot surgery but his new oncologist was worried and…

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