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Lung Cancer

Stage IV Squamous Cell
Hi everyone, Just joined site today I was diagnosed in January with Stage IV Squamous cell with tumor in lower right lobe, liver and hip. Starting Chemo and radiation on Tuesday Feb 9. Would like to hear from survivors, let me know there is hope the doctors never sound so hopeful. ut I know my life is not in thier timing…
Super Scared... please help.
My dad (age 60) was diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer on Dec 8th 2009. The tumor is in his left lung and also in his lymph nodes in his chest. The tumor is also pushing on his vocal cords and his voice disappered almost instantly. Anyways, he has been undergoing radiation for 5mins a day/ 5 days a week for approx 3…
Getting to Previous Posts
I'm dense as far as navigating computers.....can someone tell me how to go to previous posts after I reach the bottom of the page?? Thanks.
Erbitux as a maintenace drug?
I was treated for stage 3b lung cancer from 4/09 thru 6/09(radiation and chemo,no surgery)afterwhich, I was told that the tumor in the left lung and lympnode in right lung had successfully been treated. I was told to take off 3 to 4 weeks, and then we will reasses. However, before the 3/4 weeks were up,I felt a knot on my…
Dad diagnosed with SCLC
It's been a week from hell. My dad is 74 years old. After chasing our tail for a month, we finally started getting some answers one week ago. My father's ultrasound revealed cysts on his liver. We were waiting on a cat scan when my father suffered from what I now know was a seizure, I thought maybe it was a stroke. We went…
CLEAN CT SCAN??? BUT...
Hi! Long time. I had my scan last January 18, but I did not read it My Onc. called me and told me that everything was great with no signs of cancer....7 months since my Surgery. However......Two days ago I went to ask for a copy of the Scan for my Thoracic Dr. and what I read scared the heck out of me. The report reads in…
1 1/2 year cat scan
Just got the results of my cat scan. Surgery was 1 1/2 years ago. Surgeon said there is nothing that concerns her, not even a little. I hope everyone here gets the same wonderful news.
Blocked
I am posting for my last time. I do not know how many physicians may visit these forums. I had hoped to provide some information where I could. Some postings were about different surgical techniques available for biopsy; others, spoke to the topic of clinical staging, etc.... I never gave my name or practice name or…
It's been awhile...
I haven't been on this site for awhile. My Mother was diganosed with Lung cancer in both lungs, two different types of cancer and both stage one. She had CyberKnife done and was told in December that the tumors were shrinking and cells were dying. She has to have a PET scan at the end of February and then back to the…
diagnosis
I was just diagnosed with stage four lung cancer that has spread to my brain and liver, they tell me its not cureable but its treatable...do i have any hope of living longer than six months??? If anyone out there has a glimmor of hope i'll take it. Please let me know, i am a 45 yr old woman who is not ready to give up on…
Timeframes for treatment
Let me start by saying this board is wonderful and a great resource and place for some hope. My father went to ER 3 weeks ago with chest pains, and was found to have a "large mass" on his right lung. Biopsy #1---done poorly and biopsy #2 done 2 days later. Results caused referral to oncologist...who referred also to…
My father was diagnosed...
This week, my father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which spread to his vertabrae, hips and to some of his adrenal glands. He will be doing radiation soon, and afterwards chemo. We are all devastated, but we are trying to be strong for my father. We are purely terrified. Prayers, hope and positive thoughts is all…
Port for Chemo
As mentioned, I was recently diagnosed with SCLC. I did first chemo yesterday. I was told I should have a port installed due to condition of my veins. They had to try it 3 times yesterday to get treatment started. I'm terrified of having a port. I don't know why; think it's the idea of having it surgically implanted and…
How was your mets found????
I keep reading about people having mets treated (i.e. brain liver bone) How are these found? do you get routine mri or pet scan or are there symptoms first?
No Insurance as of Tommorow?!?!
My mom received a letter as of tommorow she will no longer be covered unless she pays a high premium she can't afford. She is in remission at this time but, she has meds I cant afford and her testing every three months. Does anyone know what I can do to help get get meds covered? Thanks Ash
Am I a guinea pig?
I have small cell lung cancer - 3 or 4 areas. Am going to soon begin round 4 of carboplatin and etopiside. I have been told that 4 rounds of chemo is enough even though they give some people 6 rounds. No radiation even though there is no cancer in the brain. The cancer has spread to 2 lymph nodes in the arm. Is this normal…
Diagnosed with SCLC
Good morning everyone. My name is Kelli and I live in central NYS. I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer this past week. It was found after I had 2 bouts of pneumonia in November and December (one which required a week hospital stay). I am scheduled to start chemo tomorrow (the 3-day regimen of carboplatinum and…
Has anyone had a upper right lung lobectomy and a upper left lung lobectomy
I had my upper right lobe removed three years ago due to a cancerous tumor and I recovered well and their have been no traces of cancer. During my surgery three years ago the surgeon found a small mass on my upper left lung. I have been monitored every six months to see if this mass has grown. My last CT Scan in Sept. of…
my friend
My friends grandmother and I both have lung cancer. we both had the same surgery. We both do chemo together. Her pet scan showed her cancer spread to her bones. Last night show made her trip to heavan. My prayers and thoughts go out to her and her family. I hate this disease. It has brought me and so many others misary. I…
anyone been told "nothing we can do" IF the cancer comes back
I am just wondering how many other drs. are out there telling patients that if your cancer comes back there is nothing we can do before it even happens. I must be crazy but I would think there is always something you can do unless its spread to so many parts and so advanced that they can't reach all the places.I have been…
Remission, that golden word
Well, this was the word my oncologist used today, and I cried with happiness. But I read Rosi's thread (http://csn.cancer.org/node/182069) when I got home, and now I'm afraid to be too happy about it in case that golden word gets yanked away...
small lung cancer
my mother was just told she had small cell lung cancer and only has a few months to live. she has it in her lung sternum bones spine breast possibly her brain. she can not have chemo beacuse she is a dialysis patient,diabetic with heart diease. she is doing radiation for the pain. is there hope
when is it o k for someone to tell you ,you have nothing between your ears?
When its your doctor giving you the results of your brain scan. Thats what I heard today. Hip Hip Hooray!!! My pet scan results weren't as good but I was more afraid of the brain results. I have developed spots on my liver, glands, chest, and neck. In store for more chemo, but I can deal with it. This will be round two for…
Having a hard time breathing.
Iwas diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer in May, since then I have had a third of my lung removed and gone through 4 months of chemo. My last scan showed no new growth so the took me off chemo and I have to have a scan in 3 months to see if any grows back, my problem is I still have a hard time breathing, sometimes just…
Questions about Tarceva "stayingclam please answer"
Started Tarceva 150 mg on Christmas Day as of today its been 7 days. How long until you started the face rash? Also did it eventually get better? My doctor wants me to get the rash, he believes its a good sign the drug is working? I have gotten every other side effect, except the rash, how long did it take for you to get…
saw a new onco
I am happy to say I saw the new onco today and I like her very much. My last onco told me that if my cancer came back there was nothing he could do. Well the new Dr. has other ideas she has let me know that there is always something we can do and will do what it takes. Finally I feel like there is hope again. It's hard to…
sclc coming back?
In January I was diagnosed with extensive sclc in my right lung. The tumor had attached to my heart and drained fluid into my heart sac. I had that drained, then had radiation and chemo.My last chemo was in early august. My next scan was mid Sept. and I was told that I was in remission. I have recently had some pain in my…
immediate effects of chemo
Dad starts chemo tomorrow for his stage IV adenocarcinoma. Doc says he will first be getting an anti-nausea medication, (kytril?) then he will be getting Carboplatin & Alimta. Are these two drugs administered simultaneously or consecutively? How immediate or long does it take for him to feel the effects of the drugs? By…
survival
i just had surgery for stage 1A adenocarcinoma lung - still crying daily 8 weeks post-op and cannot convince myself that I will survive this - anyone out there who is a long term survivor to show me that indeed it is possible - and please do not tell me how lucky I am to be 1A - nothing about this feels lucky
how long does it take
how does it go I am to start chemo on the 4th of feb and scared to death. I have had counostrophy then lymph nodes removed luckliy both came back negative. I then had upper lobe of left lung removed along with 3 ribs and the tumer of 8 centemeters was removed 26 days ago. Still in alot of pain from surgery. I am worried…

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