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Stage 4 lung cancer
My wife tried abdevo and Katroda neither of them work she is going on a year fighting it anybody have anything better to use
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Stage 1b lung cancer
My journey started March 26, 2020 when a lung biopsy showed cancer in the lower left lobe. A PET. scan showed the cancer was no where else. I had surgery May 11 to remove the left lower lobe. I was feeling really good but a month later I started coughing uncontrollably. Dr put me on antibiotics and prednisone twuce. Still…
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I am new here with a ground glass opacity identified
I am new here, looking for advice. I have read a lot of the posts which are very helpful to calm me down. Annual CT scans have identified a stable right upper lobe Ground Glass Nodule (GGN) measuring 5 x 5 mm with a small arterial branch courses to the center of the opacity for the past three years, which may represent an…
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lung cancer
Can you tell me what your symptoms were for lung cancer? Perisistent cough. Thanks.
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thymus cancer
Help on the subject of Thymus cancer.
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Lower Lobe
Had a CT scan due to what we thought was Kidney stones . Was referred to Urologist for blood in Urine , and while getting a cytoscopy I received results that my scan I had back in November showed that I had a one inch gallstone and several lower lobe lung nodules in both lungs. The largest being .45cm. So my doctor said…
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New here
I am a but new to this forum. I tried posting in another forum but do not know how to find it again or remember what its name was. I am a 30 year old female. In January a 3cm mass was discovered in my right middle lobe. Ended up being cancer. Scariest day of my life was when the dr called and confirmed. On march 1 2019 I…
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VAT lung biopsy
Hi all. Hope you are all doing well in these crazy times. I'm here form the endometrial cancer forum. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer last year; grade was 3 so I had a hysterectomy really fast on April 15. Stage 1A. Pre-operative scans revealed 2 lung nodules (stable at 3mm each for a whole year), but also a…
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Stage 4 Rare & Complex Lung Cancer
Dear Respected Oncologists, Cancer Researchers, Medical & Healthcare Professionals and Fellow Lung Cancer Patients, I write to you seeking your expertise and knowledge on my mother’s case as it is getting complicated by each passing day. I’ll try to keep the write-up as brief and crisp as possible so it does not take up…
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SBRT Side Effects?
Hello, My name is James and I am a stage IV metastatic rectal cancer survivor currently in treatment for a metastisis to my upper left lobe of my lung. I am undergoing SBRT for it. I've posted in forums I belong to for colorectal cancer but have not received any responses to my query, which I believe is due to the…
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stage 1 lung cancer
anyone with stage 1 lung cancer
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financial aide
Hello. My wife was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in August. We recieved an authorization from the insurance company and chemo was started shortly thereafter. After the second session, we got notification from the doctor's office hat the claim had been denied. The reason:her benefit maximum is $6300 per year. That…
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Wife Dx Stage IIIB SCLC January 28th, 2020
Hi all ... am new to this forum and wanted to introduce my wife's cancer. My wife (age 62) was dx with stage IIIB (T4-3, N2, M0), small cell lung cancer on 1/28/20 after hospitalization for critical low Na (113) and critical high blood pressure (198/??) on 1/24/20. Various scans (X-ray, CT, MRI, PET) concluded…
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SCLC bone mets
I was diagnosed with limited stage small cell lung cancer in March of 2017 and underwent 4 rounds of chemo (cisplatin and etoposide) and 33 radiation treatments. Treatment went well and we hoped I was cured. In March 2019 started having pain in my knee which urgent care doctor said was osteoarthritis. Meanwhile had usual…
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My mom was just diagnosed with metastatic nsclc
My mom is 71 yrs young and had nsclc back in 2017. She went thru strong radiaition. She was rediagnosed with metatstic lung cancer. This has spread to her hip (1 measuring 36x22 mm and other 32x9 mm) and the T8 vertabrea. She as been in chronic leg pain (for 6 months) and this was how it was caught on this new ct scan. She…
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dry nasal from Taxol
I am on Carbo/Taxol chemo and it has caused me to lose my hair, even hair in my nose. My nose is so dry and stuffed up anymore it disrupts my sleep. Anyone else have this problem and what did you do for it? Thanks in advance. I had stage 3 cervical cancer amost 6 years ago and beat it, now I am in another battle with stage…
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Alectinib
Is anyone using Alectinib for ALK NSCLC and how is it going?
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Stage 2 lung cancer
my husband is fighting lung cancer. He is getting Keytruda/Chemo. He is having good results. We have two young grandchildren. I can’t seem to get a clear answer if it’s safe for them to be at around their paw paw while he is recovering from chemo. Can anyone help?
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Biomimetics in lung cancer
I recently found about some nanorobots that can help with cancer treatment, these nanorobots can eliminate tumors by cutting the blood supply from the tumors, this was discovered by Arizona State University (ASU) and the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology (NCNST) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Nanorobots…
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NEW HEAR
I have stage 4 lung cancer and wondering how long do the side effects from treatment last? Extremely tired, no appetite, shortness of breath is bad, and feel like I'm in a dark cloud all the time.
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Smoking cessation
Does nicotine replacement therapy function? Im refereing to chewing gum and patches.
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Opdivo
My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on May 12 2017. She has finished 6 rounds of chemo which did no good. The chemo just seems to have made her feel a lot worse. The oncologist wants to start her on Oopdivo. The cancer has spread to her brain, bones, liver and in her lymph nodes. My concern is at this point…
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Removal of Right Lung
In post op recovery after 8 weeks and not progressing. Have 8 to 10 coughing eposodes per day to try and bring up mucus stuck in the windpipe. Has anyone had a similiar experience? Can you offer any encouragement and what was done to get past this?
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Question about biopsy
Hi My husband was just told that he had a 8 mm lung nodule with an FDG uptake of 3.7. The doctors are concerned that it is suspicious for cancer, either pancreatic which metastasized to the lung or a new cancer. They are suggesting a biopsy. My question is given the size would having the module completely removed be better…
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Lobeactomy the VAP procedure
I just had the right lower lobe removed 9/24,,,,was wondering if anyone here has had that procedure and how long it took to recover?
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Cancer prevention
Are "snus" a cause of lung or other tobacco related cancers? I´ve just read that FDA allowed them to be sold in the US. What do you think??
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Very high blood sugar with Carbotaxol?
I just took a look at the results of a blood test taken just before my 4th Carbotaxol infusion. My glucose was at 164 mg/dL. This is extraordinarily high for me. In my entire life, I've never tested over 99 before. What gives? Can Carbotaxol give me diabetes. I haven't heard anything from my medical oncologist about this,…
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Sore throat so soon? Location of symptoms? Sore throat remedies?
I woke up yesterday with the sore throat I was told to expect. The thing is, it is pretty bad and I have only had 11 out of 33 radiation treatments. For some reason I was under the impression that the side effects only got bad for the last two weeks or so. I'm seeing my radiation oncologist today, so I will ask her too,…
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77 year old father with malignant lung tumor
Hello, I am new to these forums. Just posting looking for support. My 77 year old dad had a lung biopsy last week and we found out today that the mass at the top of his left lung is malignant. No idea as to which kind of cancer or stage yet, we will have a consultation with the oncologist next week. My dad has lost a good…
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SCLC
Hello, My mum has been diagnosed with extensive SCLS .She has been told it is inoperable. She is to start treatment with carboplatin and etopisode. Has anybody got any experience with these drugs? Also, is there any success stories regarding SCLC as I cant find any at the moment and the future looks very grim. I am just…