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Lung Cancer

? 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
Caregiver info
My mom just found out that she has a large mass on her right lung. My mom does not drive and lives 1 hour from the doctors, I have decided to take a FMLA from work to take care of her. Does anyone have any info on people that take care of others that get paid. I remember when my mother in law was sick and a friend was paid…
After hair loss head is red and sore
Now that most of my hair is gone,my head is sore & itchy. It gets especially sore when I wear my wig for hours. any ideas how to relieve this discomfort.
Radiation in the same spot
Hi has anyone else had radiation in the same spot,3 months later my wife is going for another round of 8 radiation treatments and 2 chemo`s this week, were told before they could not radiate in the same spot.Thanks Cobra God Bless Don&Kathy
Bronchitis after lobectomy
Hello all, I had the Upper Right Lobectomy in Sept 2009. Since then I've had bronchitis twice. I've had bronchitis in the past but it only happened once every few years. For those of you who have had a lobectomy, do you find you are more susceptible to bronchitis? Another question--do you have a harder time now with cold…
Am I on the stage of lung cancer ? help!
It's a long story but please read through .. Have been coughing for more than a month now , most of time dry cough , sometimes I have white sputums but sputum don't always come the coughing The first dr said I was allergy , which makes me more miserable since the coughing got worse after I used his medicine for allergy . I…
Husband lllb squamous lung cancer
I am new to this - just registered tonight and not quite sure why I am writing. My husband had a kidney transplant 20 years ago and has been on immunosuppresant drugs ever since. He developed Type1 diabetes in Nov 09. He was diagnosed with non-hodgkins lymphoma Dec 08 and went through R-chop - petscan clear in July 09.…
can any one help me with tips on how to get some energy after radiation treatments
i just got done with my radiation treatment and i want to know if anyone can give me some pointers on what to take or do to get some energy . i cant hardly eat . and im always tired .
Can anyone guess what this may be
MRI showed a small 1.2cm abnormality in the liver that did not “light up” with contrast. It is of unclear cause. I had surgery for Stage 1a lung cancer. Could this be a mets?
Cancer after transplant
Has anyone had experience with cancer following an organ transplant? My Dad is 72. Diagnosed years ago, in his 40s I think it was, with a kidney disease he said they called some kind of nephritis. Controlled for a long time with low potassium diet. During that time he also developed type 2 diabetes. Eventually had to do…
Erbitux Trial
MY 66 yr old husband has non small cell lung cancer. Has been accepted into Erbitux trial, will get high radiation doses and chemo drugs Erbitux, Taxol and Carbo. Overwhelmed with info on drugs and side effects. Would like to connect with others who have started chemo/radiation. Do you feel the same way? Not knowing if the…
Lung Cancer Chemo with Erbitux + Taxol
My father is stage 4 lung cancer patient. He had few chemos which didnt work. Then he was put on gefitinib tablets. He was fine these many days (14 months). Suddenly he started falling ill again. Doctor said gefitinib is not working and there is only very few options which might work for him. He has just started chemo with…
Seeking a match for information about my friend: 55 years old; NSCLC Stage IV, mets in nodes and plu
I am one of the caregivers for my friend with Stage IV adenocarcinoma. Her oncologist said *6-9 months* with NO treatement. I saw the pics of her lung and biopsy area and there are oodles of tumors. She is seeking naturopathic help; her chemo is every 3 weeks, followed by a neulasta shot the next day. I, myself, am a 3…
New hear and have an appointment about radiation this Thursday ?
I don't know how to feel, I guess its more numb than anything. I have been hiding from the big C word for over a year now. I had the upper lobe of my right lung removed around xmas of 2008. I have never had any symptoms and the mass was found by a chest/heart scan, due to my family's history of heart disease. Some how I…
Dry Cough
I have gone thru 4 chemo's and 15 radiation treatments . I am now on a break for about a week, then i will start my 3rd session. My question is I still have a dry cough. Does anyone else have this problem. Should I try to keep from coughing or should i cough when i have to. The doc says i am coughing because of the tumor…
Any other had loss of voice after lung cancer surgery
I lost my voice after removal of top left lobe of lung and 8 cent tumer along with three ribs. Doctor told me right vocal coard is paralized and will never return that it is prerminate. Have any others had this problem. Well I survived the surgery and still in alot of discomfort but still kicking. Start chemo tomorrow and…
Mom's Lung Cancer is back
Mom had Lung Cancer 03/06 and a piece of her right lung was removed. There was no need for chemo or radiation and all was well. After a recent chest x-ray another was requested and then a ct scan and then a bronchoscopy and finally a needle biopsy which we found out this past Monday was cancer. What scares me after our…
Mom won't talk
Hi all. My mom was dx Stage IIa nsclc (discovered late Dec.) and had a lobectomy 2/5. We'd been given reason to believe they'd gotten it all and that nodes were clear - only to find they really weren't. Today we saw the oncologist to discuss chemo options and were shocked to learn it only reduces risk of recurrence by…
me
I need some friends. I sometimes feel all alone. HHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPP
Alimpta
Hello, I am visiting from over at the Ovarian Cancer board. I'm hoping that some of you might be able to give me more information about Alimpta. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer almost six years ago and have basically never been in remission. I have been on many, many different chemotherapy treatments and as you know,…

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