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Lung Cancer

Fifth Anniversary
I'm now just 6 months shy of my fifth anniversary from my initial diagnosis - 1B NSC lung that, after lobectomy surgery revealed spread to distant lymph nodes, turned overnight into 3B NSC lung. Radiation for 8 weeks and chemo for 4 months and good as gold by April, 2006. But with every anniversary there's so much…
Birthday!
Hi Everyone! I've made it to another birthday! 53! Yikes! Medi ;)
Radiation and Chemo at the same time
I would like to hear from someone doing rads and chemo at the same time. I am doing both and am very tired and nauseus. I have a hard time eating as food tastes pretty awful and i seem to get more nauseus. Also I have a hard time drinking so much water. Is there other drinks that can take the place of all the water you…
What to expect when starting chemo?
Hello, I am new here. My mother (77 years old) has been diagnosed with lung cancer and will be starting chemo next week. She lives alone but my sister and I are both close by and will be doing the majority of the care. I want to stock up her house with food she may want to eat. I know she will most likely not have much of…
my uncle
My name is abby and my very close uncle has lung cancer.i found this out on friday right after school. my sister and i just right then broke down crying. last time i saw him was last summer when he taught** me how to give him a real hug because i am shy around family and so he hugged me to the point of squishing haha. and…
Prognosis's
My husband who is 53 was dx w/CA Jan 10, he complained to his dr @ muscle spasmn in hip that got worse & they prescribed a muscle relaxer then pain rx -after him using back patches and tubes of bengay his dr finally ordered mri's then bone scan and they found bone CA but that was not where it came from 1 mo ltr a bone…
Can anyone recoment personal experience w/surgeon in NYC?
My husband was just diagnosed. Pulmonologist is sure cancer diag from cat scan. Pet scan done, no spreading, bronchoscy done yesterday, bioposy results to follow. Will have all #'s back soon. Dr. says definately will operate. Lower right lung 2.5cm lower lobe. Told Dr. Bain at Sloan is best in city, then Dr. Crawford @…
My 2nd scan and I'm more nervous than with my 1st...
Hi everyone, I go for my second scan this afternoon and I think I'm more nervous than I was when I had my first scan done. The doctors said I was in remission after the first scan and I'm praying that the tumors have continued to shrink or at least they have not grown or spread. At least this time I will get the results…
emphesema w/lung cancrer
Question: If u have mild emphysema and u get diag w/lung cancer, 2.5 cm in lower lobe, not staged, etc, yet. Doctor says will remove 1/3 of 1 lung. Will my husband be able to breathe well, or will he immediately go on oxygen therapy??? He's terrified that life will be over for him after surgery, he's only 63. Anyone w/…
Lung Melanoma
A family member has just been diagnosed with lung melanoma. Has anyone here experienced this? We have been told that the treatment is chemo, but do not yet know what kind and the duration. Would like to hear from others who have gone through this diagnosis and treatment. Thanks.
Supplies
I have recently done a Cancer donation mail out. I had several people ask me about left over supplies left from their deceased famly members. They have also donated money which I have forwarded to the Cancer Society. Is there some place these supplies can be donated?
Mom has Fever - Could it be Related to Cancer/Radiation
Hi everyone, I realize that I am reaching here as my question could have many answers, but I'm hoping someone might be able to offer an opinion. Mom's brief history is the following: NSC 3A tumor, lower left lung with a few lymph nodes. Surgery to remover lower left lobe 9/14/10 4 Chemo sessions over 12 weeks (IV - no…
location of tumor into the chest wall R upper lobe
Hi everybody,My wife is going through another round of chemo and radiation,as we said in a earlier post her surgery was unsuccessful because of the location of the tumor.The surgeon said the tumor was to close to a major blood vessel(Superior Vena Cava )to be removed.We are really just wondering if anyone else has had a…
Diagnosis from X-ray only??
Grandmother had chest x-ray and regular doctor found is shadow in one part of it. Because of her age he sid they wont do anything. I understand that, but is it accurate to diagnoisis based on a x-ray only? She has no risk factors for lung cancer except her husband was a mild smoker, but he died in 1970. Does a spot on the…
Jo Gilley Also known as Jagged
I received some sad news today and wanted to share a greatful experience I encountered in the Cancer Survivors Website. I have read the wisdom and thoughts of many on here, but connected with one. I am not sure which specific cancer discussion board this should be posted on as she had multiple cancers. Unfortunately, I…
Lung Cancer has returned.
My father aged 60 now had his left lung removed back in January 2008. All has been good since then. Obviously the lead up to the operation was not very pleasant. Initially we were told that no operation would be offered as it had spread to his lymph glands but miracles did happen for us and after just 4 chemo sessions the…
Fine tremors related to chemo?
I am one week past round 3 of carboplatin and etoposide for SCLC stage1. I am currently on 2 different antibiotics for a recurrent cellulitis and phlebitis. This is day 3 of the antibiotics and I have now suddenly developed a fine tremor of my whole body. Has anyone else experienced such a reaction to Chemo?
gene mutations (and rad w/chemo)
After 3rd chemo treatment, PET showed spread in the paraspinal area & as well as other masses increasing in size/uptake. Onc decided to send dad to Rad. Onc. & he had his 2nd of 10 radiation treatments this morning. Dad is also seeing Onc tomorrow & he thinks that she will be changing his chemo & start it tomorrow. He was…
how do you find the mets.dr. says wait for symptoms
what kind of after care are people getting to find the mets? my dr. is only do chest xrays, what symptons do I watch for, since he told to wait for symptons.
? for all wise woman & men.....
So, 7 weeks post surgery, and I am coming up with more doubts and questions than I had right after. Looking through the boards here and faintly googling the cancer with trepidition, I am finding things that contradict what the oncologist told me. He said we would probably have a short relationship, just scans 2 times a…
horrible PET scan
My dad was diagnosed w/stage iv nsclc in November. After his third chemo treatment his cancer marker went down about 50 points. He & I went yesterday for his 4th treatment , at which time he was to get the results of Monday's PET scan. We were horrified to hear that some of the tumors got larger but he now has a mass next…
Gaining weight?
I am new to this board and I take care of my step-father-in-law who has stage 3b lung cancer. My concern is he is gaining 5 or 6 pounds a week. He really does not eat much so I sometimes wonder if it is fluid in his stomach. He sleeps all the time and gets very upset because he cannot do things around the house he feels…
Spiriva and Lung Cancer
I had my lung removed 1 year ago and after the surgery I was put on Spiriva handihaler. I am wanting to wean myself off of it and my Dr said it was okay to do so. I'm not crazy about my Dr and I seem to be calling all the shots with her. Has anyone else weaned off of it and if so were there any side effects or anything to…
when can or can't radiation be used
Hi All My dad, who was diagnosed in November with stageIV nsclc, has been handling his first 3 chemo treatments very well. He has the 4th tomorrow. His cancer marker (CEA?) was a 229 in the beginning & is now 185.His last PET, after 1 treatment showed some tumors have shrunk while others have not. He just had another PET…
Does pet scan too soon after radiation cause false positive results?
My husband was recently diagnosed with stage 3A large cell carcinoma. He is in his 4th week of radiation 5 days a week. Next Monday he starts his 2nd chemo round which will end 4/5. We are told that two weeks from his chemo treatment (approximately 4/19) he should have a new pet scan to see how the chemo and rad has…
antibiotics and chemo
I am one week away from my last round of carbaplatin and etoposide. I developed a skin infection and was put on both bactrim and keflex last week. My research indicates that these can cause drops in blood values such ans neutropenia and anemia. What, if anything can I do to make sure my counts are high enough that I won't…
leiomysarcoma
I am fighting my second battle with leiomysarcoma. The first was a tumor in my virgina that was removed by surgery in Feb. 2007. I then was treated with 37 doses of radiation. Now the cancer is back, this time in both lungs. I am doing chemo (gemcitabine & docetaxel) but can't seem to get past the first dose. There was low…
Oral drug treatment
I have a friend who was diagnosed with SCLC in July which spread to adrenal gland above right kidney. She underwent chemo (last dose 10/8/09), followed by surgery to remove (unsuccessful) adrenal tumor, followed by radiation (last treatment 02/12/10). When I inquired about further chemo, oncologist mentioned something…
PCI- any advice?
Good morning! My father completed his chemo treatment on 12/29. He had a CT scan of his chest, pelvic and abdomen a week after his last treatment. The cancer in his abdomen disappeared but there is still a 2 cm mass in his right lung. Then he had another CT scan ordered on 1/25. In that CT scan, the staff did not see any…
Hair loss after chemo and radiation
Hi has any one else had hair loss two or three months after chemo& Radiation.Thanks for all the support Don & Kathy we go for more chemo and radiation on the 16th

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