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Repeated Fluid Build up
Does anyone have experience with the build up of fluid surrounding the lung that was effected by cancer and then radiation? I concluded treatement in mid-December 2009. In mid-March of this year I was in the hospital with pneumonia and they tapped the lung. Since then, I've had 3 more drainings. The doctors say the company…
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Mom just diagnosed with SCLC
Hey all. This is one website that I was hoping I'd never have to visit, but here I am! Mom had biopsy last Tuesday, got results Wed afternoon. Had 1st appt at cancer center yesterday. She has her MRI and PET scan on Thursday and starts first cycle of Chemo on Monday. I am having the darnest time with all this but what's…
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chemotherapy side effects
HI there - I'm a stage IV colon cancer survivor and my mother-in-law recently diagnose with non=small cell adenocarcimona lung cancer with 2.7 cm nodule in one lung and 1.4 cm nodule in other lung and 6 of 9 lymph nodes positive. No cancer anywhere else. They say no surgery and no radiation as it's alredy spread (damn the…
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Need help w/ My dad diagnosed w/ squamus cell...
Barely two weeks ago my dad was having issues swallowing....first diagnosis was acid reflux...RX for Nexium went home...No better a few days later...could not swallow at all...went back and they sent him to the hospital to have an endoscopy..they tried to open the asophygus (?)some, apparently took a biopsy, next day had…
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Kidney damage and Morphine use
I found out lately that my kidneys are starting to function alot less than before and one of the Hospice nurses( along with a doctor where I volunteer) have state that continuous use of pain killers such as Morphine can cause kidney damage.I take roughly 1500mgs all total a day to fight the pain, and they say that I can…
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teeth
Two years into this now, did carbo,tarceva now on alimta, went to see DDs he said teeth are ok. Gums have receeded and exposed bone along with some deterioration.Leaving one tooth somewhat mobile. Onc says NO to any kind of surgery and I agree. Anyone else got any like kind experience. Oh by the way it only affected two…
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Worried about the probability of my 73 yr old grandma handling chemo
My grandma is 120lb frail looking woman, fairly energetic, with a pretty positive attitude towards her very recent diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer that has spread to a portion of her liver. Scan yesterday said her brain was completely clear of any cancer. She is scheduled for chemo on July 1st. I am so afraid that its…
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Premiums for pre-existing conditions - Coverage will be available as early as August 1.
Since this article applies to all cancers, Ive posted this on the most active cancer forums which include Breast, Colon, and Lung, & Head & Neck The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will start taking applications in every state by the end of the month. Coverage will be available as early as August 1. WASHINGTON —…
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Heard the sweetest word this morning........
Mom is in REMISSION!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so awesome!!!! She was dx 3/1 with a 5cm tumor on lung (SCLC), w/20 mets to brain...then 3/31 mets to spine!! This is awesome news, and such a ray of HOPE!!!!! She is still in the hospital as she has been for a couple weeks due to weakness and high calcium. Calcium is no in check,…
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Anyone try LDN
Hi Everyone, My sister in law was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer that met to brain and bone. Has anyone on the board tried LDN for treatment. She had radiation treatments and met with oncologist that gave her a poor prognosis. About 4 months with treatment. Also anyone on the board that did not test for the mutation of…
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Stage IV Adenocarcinoma in my mom
My mom, who's 68, was diagnosed on June 11, 2010 with stage IV adenocarcinoma lung cancer, that has spread to her brain and parts of her bones. Doctors stated one tumor in brain is inoperable due to wrapped around main vein, but other one they can de-bulk, then do radiation and chemo. Doctors also stated both were very…
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Survey: Genetic Tumor Typing
Just curious, how many folks in this board had their tumors genetically typed before beginning therapy? Thanks in advance for your response.
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Deb_needhope have ?/new and dont know how to address users
Deb_needhope, I was reading your post about your Mom and the Drs saying they thought it might be SC instead of NSC. How did they figure it out. My Dad had a bronchoscopy and the Dr that perfromed came out right after and told us it was SC and he didnt need to wait for the biopsy report. 2 wks later the onocologists say the…
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Staying calm/Laura88 (and others)- SCLC w/brain & bone mets
Hi ladies, I am not here much, but just read where I think both of you have dealt with this. Just wanting to get interaction feedback. My mom was dx 3/1 w/SCLC w/mets to brain and on 3/31, mets to thoratic spine. She had 12 readiation treatments on each (separetly) and this week is her 3rd round of chemo. She became so…
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nodules in lungs
Hi, this my first time talking about this so I'm not sure what to say. I have just had a 2nd CT scan that showed I have several (3 & 4) nodules in both my lungs, about 3mm each. I had a CT scan done about 6 months ago and it showed one. I was putting off seening the Pulmonology doctor for fear of the true diagnosis of…
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My mother has lung cancer!
I am not surprised with this diagnosis, she has been a smoker all her life. However, nobody wants to hear that horrible word! So far she has only seen her family doctor who has referred her to a surgeon. I am going with her tomorrow for the first visit. I have no idea (other than lung cancer) what stage she is at or what…
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BRONCHOAVELOR CARCINOMA
I WAS DX WITH THIS LUNG DISEASE IN SEPT 2009...I AM STILL CONFUSED ABOUT IT... I AM A NON SMOKER, WAS VERY ACTIVE, SPEED SKATER, BICYCLIST, COACHED BASEBALL ETC...DOES ANY ONE OF ANY INFO OR EXPERIENCING THIS DX OF THE LUNGS ...KEN
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no appitite, always feel full, nothing tastes good
I had a lobectomy last year for NSCL then this year have brain mets done with WBR a month ago,started tracevea 2 weeks ago, should I be concerned of more mets with the symptoms, nothing tastes good I"m never hungry I feel full after a few bites and feel nauseous it feels like the food gets stuck right between my ribs…
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Horrific Cough
My father-in-law was recently diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC. His coughing episodes are becoming horrific. Nothing seems to suppress them. Anyone found something that helps. Thanks G
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Husban's Stage 3b Lung cancer
Hi i'm trying to find information,my husband has stage 3b lung cancer chemo and radition are the only thing the dr's can do for him surgery is not an option for him due to the condition of his lung and the cancer has spread,at the monent he's fighting two mayor infection i've try asking what happens when someone in this…
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PLEASE READ THIS!!!
Has anybody heard about this treatment? The Issels Treatment is a very comprehensive program that places equal importance on the elimination of the tumors and the underlying causes for the suppression of the body's immune, regulatory and repair mechanisms. This has been the principle of the Issels Treatment for decades and…
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First they say SC extensive, now they say NSC - any similar situations?
When my Dad had his biopsy the pulmonary Dr came out and told us he was sure that it was small cell and it didn't look good. Now we go to the onocologists and they say pathology report says squamus cell not small cell. They are rushing into treatment and we have a 2nd opinion appt on 7/20. If they start the treatment…
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Paraparesis??? Anyone have issues with this?
This is what they are calling moms weakness in her legs. There is no treatment for this..think of paraplegic, but not quite... I believe they will most likely do a spinal tap to see if there is infection or cancer in her spinal fluid....please god no. Would love info from anyone who has dealt with this. Thanks so much,…
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Anyone treated with Alimta?
My father has nsclc stage IV. Primary tumor was baseball size and found in the left lung with one spot on the left kidney and several lymph nodes in mediastinum and base of neck. He started 6 weeks of radiation which he has completed along with weekly carboplatin. He was unable to receive taxol or docetaxol due to an…
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Help!!!!My husband has Cancer at 27
I can't believe it. It feels like a bad dream. I wake up each morning hoping I imagined the whole thing. Some days I am sad and others I am just angry. We have a 9 month old son Aiden, we were just planning to sell our home and now we are discussing chemo and lobectomy's. I want him to be fine I need him to be fine. He had…
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39yrs old male. with a family. non smoker. just diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC.
39yrs old male. with a family. non smoker. just diagnosed with stage IV NSCLC. My PET came back and my whole left lung lit up. As did the lymph nodes around the lung. A left posterior rib. My Iliac Crest bone. T2 in my spine. A month ago, I thought I might have had allergies or pneumonia. Today, I fear I may not see the…
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Positive news
I just wanted to share some positive news with all of you. I had a ct scan last week and the tumor in my lung is now gone. I also had many tumors in my liver that are either gone or have shrunk significantly. The lymph nodes in my mediastinum have all schrunk as well. I recieved 6 courses of taxol, carboplatin and avastin…
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NEED SOME HELPFUL OPINIONS
Hi Everyone, 7 months ago I was diagnosed with 111B small cell lung cancer, through 7 weeks of radiation and chemotherapy my tumor shrunk over 50% which then enabled me to have surgery. Unfortunately due to the tumor location, this became no longer an option. I then continued with more chemotherapy for 3 weeks followed by…
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Ok to live alone during treatment?
Hey everyone I'm new here. I'm 28 years old, my name is Thomas. My doctor found a large mass in my lungs about a month ago during pneumonia, which i have been having alot of over the past 2 years and a pesky cough i can not get rid of as well as pain in my chest. I am actually going to Dr tomorrow to do more tests to see…
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cxray question Help!
anyone get a tumor measured on cxray that turned out to be smaller when they staged it?