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Lung Cancer

Stage 4 NSCLC Chest always heavy
I had a lobectomy of the lower left lobe in September 2007 after being diagnosed with nsclc, stage 1a in July of that year. The heaviness in my chest since the surgery never went away and now it is even worse. I had almost 2 yrs. of clean scans and then in October 2008, I was diagnosed with stage 4 nsclc. I have been on…
Has anyone suffered from pleural effusion due to lung cancer like my father?plz help
Dear Friends, My father is suffering from lung cancer and bilateral pleural fluid effusion,there is a chest tube in his right lung in which pleural fluid gets collected,9 days back he was given first chemo,after which the pleural fluid shot up from 400ml per day to 1100ml to 850 ml to 800ml to 650 ml to 600 ml to 500 ml in…
in today's paper
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/health/research/05cancer.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
Wear Your Pearls this month
Remember to wear your pearls or ivory colored ribbons for the month of November. It is National LUng Cancer Awareness month.
'Spiral' CT scans can cut lung cancer deaths
Trial of 53,000 smokers is first to show screening can save lives By Maggie Fox Reuters WASHINGTON — "Spiral" CT scans cut lung cancer deaths in smokers by 20 percent, researchers reported Thursday in a finding that validates a controversial theory that screening can save lives. The low-dose scans, a type of X-ray that…
Achy Stiff Joints
I am 57 years old and was DX NSCLC in May, VATS in May with lower left lobe lobectomy. Staged 3a with 3 lymph nodes involved. Chemo - Cisplatin and Vinorelbine June - Aug, Rads Sept-October. Ok, so that takes care of the details. I feel like every joint in my body aches now. I used to be able to get down on the floor to…
New lung cancer patient/introduction
Hi all, My name is Scott and I've just been diagnosed with lung cancer. I have one large tumor center chest, just above the heart and in between the lung. A smaller tumor is in the right chest. I am a 55 yr old male who smoked for over 35 years. I have wonderful doctors who communicate about me with each other and actually…
Seeking information for a good friend
Hi Everyone, I am here for a good friend who is a lung cancer patient. She has been on Alimta for the past 15 months (and folic acid & B12 shots). She went for a PET Scan and some areas lit up. Her doctor operated last Thursday and removed 3 spots. He said the biopsy reported cancer and this is a new cancer not a…
sclc and nsclc treated the same?????
In 01/10, my mother got a chest x-ray after a bout of bronchitis. For some reason, one of her kidneys was captured and a mass was found, however there was also a spot on her lung which they determined was scar tissue from a recent episode of pnemonia. The mass on her kidney was found to be renal carcinoma--which was…
Coming Back
well the last month and half have been hard, the Hospice people thought I was at my end. Margi and I kinda did too. but I am on the mend again, overriding another prognosis they had. I battled pneumonia (aspirating) Thrush severe, UTI, and enlarge proostrate. But i am ready to help anyone who wants my help. The Docs had my…
Need some encouragement
I was diagnosed in May with limited sclc. Since them I have had chemo and radiation, the last radiation was about a month ago. My problem is I still really can't eat anyhting but soup, pudding etc and even those can send me into fits of nausea. The Drs keep saysing it'll go away eventually, frankly I'm tired of waiting and…
My Beloved Bride
It brings great sorrow to my heart to Inform all of my friends iat this beloved space that Mitzi lost the battle with the beast on September 30th 2010I am finding some relief by recietinmg Helen Steiner Rice's personal 10 comandments that help me defeat self pity and focus on helping others they follow 1)THOU SHALT BE…
My Mom - SCLC - ext - New CT Scan shows that cancer has spread
So after the chest x-ray showed a partially collapsed right lung because of fluid build-up, they did a CT Scan to check the size of the tumors. (Our oncologist was worried that the cancer was back.) We got the CT Scan results from the doctor on call saying that the tumor had grown throughout her right lung and the one on…
Lung stent placement. Need help
Hi everyone, My mums going into hospital tomorrow in order to have a lung stent placed. She has stage 4 lung cancer with mets to the brain and is 67 yo. Can anyone help me and tell me if they know if its a dangerous procedure. I am really at a loss, I have mum going into to hospital tomorrow and my husbands left and gone…
Two steps forward, three steps back...
Well, after 6 sessions of cisplatin/etoposide, my hubby's lung mass and liver lesions had been reduced about 75%, according to his doctor, a very good response. So good that they encouraged him to have the WBR to further help his survival. So 3 weeks after the radiation we have received the results of the CT scan. The mass…
Just diagnosed with lung cancer
I am 58 years old, and smoked off and on for 40 years. I was diagnosed with lung cancer on Monday. I go for my PET scan today and meet with 2 oncologist. The doctor that took the biopsy said that I was T3b. I'm hoping for better news after my PET scan. Please everyone wish me luck, and I hope that GOD has mercy on my soul.
Mothers with cancer who have kids under 20
I am 45 and have a 5 year old, 16 year old and 20 year old. I just got diagnosed with IIIa adenocarcinoma lung cancer. My five year old barely gets it, my 16 year and my 20 year old is trying to be supportive. I feel terrible about leaving them all. Any one in same boat?
Mom's Battle is Finished
Sadly, my best friend, confidant, my rock..my mother lost her battle yesterday. She was never in pain and was released from this world in the comfort of her home surrounded by all of us. Thank you all for your support over the past 6 months....much love, Elysia Be good to yourselves...
seven months of negetive biopsies and cytologies and now suddenly they say its lung cancer....
Hi to everyone kind here...., Im very tensed for last 7-8 months as my father's lungs are getting filled with pleural fluid contineously,we have been going for aspirations that is getting this pleural fluid removed by various means like chest tube and syringe.In june 2010 we were informed that it is tuberculosis and…
NON=HODKGINS LYMPHOMA AND NOW SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER (CARCINOMA)
I HAD HALF OF MY LEFT LUNG REMOVED SEPT. 15 2010 FOR SMALL CELL CARCINOMA. NOW THEY TELL ME I HAVE TO DO PREVENTIVE CHEMO STARTING THIS WEEK. I REALLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT ALL THIS. I'M AM REALLY SCARED. I WENT THROUGH CHEMO FOR SIX MONTHS IN 2003 AND RITUXAN FOR 13 WEEKS IN 2007 FOR MY LYMPHOMA. BETWEEN THE TWO CANCERS, I AM…
Always cold
Seems one of my side effects from the chemo or radiation is that when temp is under about 70 i'm cold while every one else is comfortable, there wearing shorts and tee's im in a sweater or long sleeve sweat shirts. Hate to see winter coming (live in Ohio snow-belt) I take meds for Thyroid so i don't think thats the…
lung cancer clinics in US
Hello, My father, 56 years old, was diagnosed with lung Non Small Cell adenoca Stage IV, 4 months ago. However, we live in Greece and we are interested in finding and visiting an expert in US. Could you please inform me about special lung cancer clinics in US hospitals (private or public)? I would appreciate any relevant…
any one stage 4 adenocarcinoma also on immune suppressant drugs
I must continue immune suppressant and keep my immune system very low as to not reject my new organ. Therefore I cannot do ANYTHING to get healthier. Any body else out there is same siruatuation?
Pleural Effusion - Mom in hospital - SCLC exten.
So today my Mom had severe shortness of breath so my sister took her to the ER.. They did another x-ray which confirmed that she had pleural effusion to the right lung with a partial lung collapse. They're admitting her tonight. Tomorrow I think they will look to drain the fluid.. Friday, they thought she had pneumonia and…
Lung cancer treatment completed 2 mos ago went back for check up and they see a tumor on the Adrenal
Wanting to know if anyone else has had this happen my mom had lung cancer starting in 99 and they removed a lobe on her lung. Then it showed back up 5 yrs later and it was removed as well an was a pie shape on the other lung in April of 2010 she went back for her yearly check up and well there was more hiding and this time…
For those of us with emphysema, some interesting news
Researchers were surprised to discover that lung muscles have taste receptors, and that when tested on human and mouse lungs "..bitter compounds relaxed and opened airways better than any existing asthma drug." Article here at Scientific American Something to keep an eye on - anything new to help us breathe better is…
Facebook group
November is Lung Cancer Month, and some survivors have started a Facebook page urging people to "Wear Pearls in November for Lung Cancer." They're not asking for donations, they just want to bring people's attention to our underfunded cancer, and maybe start to smudge away some of the stigma by associating lung cancer with…
And yet another "side-effect"?
Good morning dear friends, My hubby recently (about 3 weeks ago), had his last WBR treatment, and has been having 3-4 very loose bowel movements daily, since. He has lost about 10-12 lbs. and now tells me that he really doesn't have an appetite. ( He has always been a good eater). He had gained almost 40lbs. since his…
Lung Cancer Alliance
I received a link from the Lung Cancer Alliance which takes you to a page where you can sign a petition to get the government to spend more money on lung cancer research. I am posting this link in hopes that everyone will sign this petition. http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/involved/sign_the_petition.php Thank you all,…
CETUXIMAB
Is anybody else using CETUXIMAB as for targeted treatment of stage iv lung cancer? My wife was diagnosed 6 weeks ago at age 40 and non-smoker. She is taking a carboplatin, taxol, and avastin. As part of a study she is being given cetuximab. So every week she receives cetuximab, and every three weeks she receives ALL 4. She…

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