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It's SHRINKING!! :)
My wife had a ct scan today. This was her first since starting chemo after being diagnosed on Septemeber 10th with stage iv adenocarcinoma with mets to spine. She has taken two rounds of taxol, carboplatin, avastin. She also receives weekly treatments of cetuximab as part of a study. She has received five doses of…
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Small Cell Stage 4 - my sweetheart never smoked
He never smoked, and at 57 was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma mainly in the left lung, stage 4 - in the lymph nodes, adrenals and pancreas. I'm feeling a bit lost. We met 6 months ago, connected in an amazing way and were kinda planning a life together ........ now......we get to plan a year if we are lucky. Anyone…
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Confused and sad. How can our family best support our sister?
Our sister (late 50's, non smoker) was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer (non small cell) which has spread all over the place. She is weak, too nauseous to eat, extremely thin and about to start chemotherapy. How can we receive support so that we know how to best love and support her? This is all very new to us and very…
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PET scan results are in....
Family, my post-treatment PET scan results indicate still "some" small cancer activity in main tumor, however it has shrunk about 70% since day one, lymph nodes still stable. He says get back to your "life" with no restrictions and we will monitor !! So I guess this is pretty good. He wants to see me in two months to order…
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Cisplatin and Tinnitus?
Hey all! Sorry in advance if this has been discussed before. Anyway, I'm a semi-long-term reader, first time poster. My father was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer back in May of this year. He's been taking Chemo for a few months now. One of the drugs he's on is Cisplatin. Anyway, only recently (3 weeks-ish ago) he's…
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What does a cancer patient want from their caregiver?
Seeing as how most of you one here are the actual patients, perhaps you could give some advice for a caregiver. Particularly, how to encourage the cancer patient to do the necessary things to fight the cancer. My husband started fighting this last episode of cancer in April. (in throat, close to larynx). He has had a…
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my mom is in complete remission from stage 4 lung cancer
this is how my life was turned upside down..my mom had been saying she wasn't feeling well for a while. she always went to the dr.alway took care of herself. march 27Th this year she was told she has lung cancer she never smoked never drank.this is the worst ever the dr.'s has to drain her tummy 2 times with fluid and she…
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My dad is a miracle
My dad is a survivor like many of you out their hes been fighting for 6 years. He was recently in the hospital going on 9 months. One hospital gave him wrong blood transfusion, which put him in respiratory distress, secondly, through the blood transfusion he was given transmitted a cmv virus. Had a blood clot...then was…
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Lung cancer - not primary
I just signed up here today and have been reading posts on the Head & Neck cancer board because that is what my husband has been dealing with for the last 6 months. But before I could post, I got a call from our ENT that said the recent PET shows suspicious area in the upper, right lung. I don't have any other details at…
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Lung nodule surgery/possible lung section surgery
Have been diagnosed with possible lung nodule cancer , need surgery to remove nodule and possible upper lung lobe if they find cancer...........Question ....Have an appointment next week with a Dr. Kassis @ Ohio State Medical Center and am trying to find out if he does the VATS procedure (Video assisted thoratic surgery)I…
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Frustrated after 4 months of TX
My husband has had good results from his 6 cycles of cisplatin/gemzar. 30% shrinkage of the tumors in both lungs and his latest PET scan came back with a decrease in SUV- 23.7 down to 13 and 16 down to 13. We met with our regular onc. who said lets talkto radiation onc and see what she can do- maybe combo of…
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Need some advice
Hello Everyone, I am new here. My father-in-law has been diagnosed with probably 3B lung cancer. Not operable and in a very bad place - and at risk for sudden aorta rupture. He is 75 and diabetic for 25 years. His cancer was diagnosed when a foot ulcer landed him in the hospital. Tomorrow he is having a partial foot…
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I will not give up - here is my research so far..
I just found out my mom has Adenocarcinoma of the lung. My sister and I have decided not to cry or feel hopeless because we know staying strong is the only weapon we have left to battle with cancer. Coming on to this wesite have given me a lot of hope and encouragement. I want to thank each and every one of you for taking…
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"It's a god-awful small affair, said the girl with the mousy hair"
(David Bowie reference) My brother and his wife didn't make it up for Thanksgiving, due to an injury in the family (their cat was attacked by a werewolf or something in the night, surgery was required, and they were also both, at the same time, trying to quit smoking, not the werewolf or the cat (although that might…
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staying calm
I am just curous to see what staying calm has her medical degree speciality in?
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staying calm
why do YOU feel you have so much authority..it is good you were removed from other sites
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Mother diagnosed with Stage IV cancer - timetabling
Hi all I was reading your helpful posts, and joined up in the hope that somebody might be able to help me with a few questions. My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer on Wednesday. She has secondary cancer in her lungs, liver, ribs, chest nodes, hip, pelvis... They think the primary is lung cancer, but she needs a…
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husband's treatment - new posting/question
Forgot to mention in last postings , my concern for my husband's fatigue and no appetite. Trying to eat and the mere smell of foods bring on nausea immediately. Is on zofran for nausea and ativan for anxiety but, to no avail. He pretty much lives on Ensure Plus, Boost High Energy which I load with things like ice cream,…
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Anyone had a lobectomy?
My husband is scheduled for a lower right lobectomy for nsclc on Nov. 18th. He has emphysema and still smokes. Can anyone tell me what to expect after surgery? Has anyone had complications due to the emphysema and/or smoking? How long was your hospital stay? We have a home-based business. How much recovery time is needed…
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Made it through Thanksgiving and Mom's Birthday
Not sure how exactly, but we did. I have never made the entire Thanksgiving dinner, until now. I did pretty good, even on the age old family tradition of homemade noodles! It was sad and different without mom. Even more so, my brother decided to go out of town to our step sisters for the holiday and my stepdad wanted to…
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Second opinion?
Good Morning all. I have a few questions about getting a second opinion. My dad Stage 3b Squamous cell nsclc was diagnosed on the 17th of this month. This are kind of moving fast which we do apprciate at some point. The problem his onc did not give him much of a fighting chance. The Radiation therapist gave my dad a better…
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19 yr old with Stage IV lung cancer (mastatic)
Hi I'm new here and desperately need some advice. In June my son had a tumor that he had been covering up on his arm almost the size of a softball removed and it was sarcoma. They removed it immediately and the Dr. mentioned he had 2 small nodules in his lungs that they would keep an eye on. He went through radiation just…
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husband's treatment - new posting/question
Has anyone known of first line chemo treatment ( carboplatin and etopiside ) not showing any improvement ? This was shown on scan after 2 rounds. Then he was switched to carboplatin and irinotecan for two treatments.Went to radiation and resuming chemo later. Doctor said it's not the best sign when first line doesn't…
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"Don't fear the reaper"
(Blue Oyster Cult reference) Coming into this Thanksgiving, I tasked myself with making oysters rockefeller. Don't ask me why. I do not believe I've eaten them since I was a bus boy at the Officer's Club at NAS Norfolk WAAAY back in the day. They were, of course, free. But, we live at the beach and I felt like we needed to…
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New Guy in the Neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am new and just completed my PET scan after having a Thoracotomy about 18 months ago that ended up being a wedge resection (biopsy revealed no cancer). The PET lit up a mass in my left lung and 2 nodules in my lymph nodes. I do not yet have a definitive diagnosis and that should come after my next Monday's…
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sclc lung cancer
i was diagnosed with sclc, doctor said it is stage 4 because of a small tumor on my brain. taking radiation every day for 5 weeks with chemo throwed in. can any one tell me the life expectency of someone with this condition? i am 72 yrs old. thanks
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Iressa
I am new to the board and had read some encouraging stories on this site. My husband is 43 years old was dx with stage 4 cancer in Aug. He has a 4cm tumor on left lung, few little specks/dots on his right and 3 lymph nodes were tested postive with cancer, also 1 mets 0.4mm in brain (already did gamma knife radiation). He…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. One thing I'm thankful for is all of you and the support and information I've been priveledged to take part in. It has helped me beyond measure to be able to come here and read other peoples concerns and victories and know I'm not alone. So thank you and enjoy the holiday as best you can with…
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Cannot eat raw fruits or vegetables?
Hi everyone. Gary's oncologist told us he can not eat raw vegetables or raw fruit? I've looked this up on google and can't find anywhere that cancer patients shouldn't eat those things. Does anyone have any insight on this? Thank you so much. Donna
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UPDATE - SKIPPER85 - SURGERY MAY BE CANCELLED
First thank you for all your prayers and lit candles at your church. Your support is awesome. It makes me feel so much better. Know that I have you all in my prayers as well. I have posted under - Surgery is no longer an option - but I wanted to update this post since I have gotten some new responses. Unfortunately the…