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Lung Cancer

I have stage IV metastaic NSLC squamous cell cancer. I am on my second treatment of chemo methotrexa
Has any one out there taken chemo with graviola
What happens next?
An 82 yr. old relative (life-long smoker) was just diagnosed w/ lung cancer - that's all we know, as he doesn't want to discuss it. He has signed himself out of the hospital and refused treatment. The symptoms that lead him to seek help were: marked wt. loss, cough, blood in mouth and sputum, freq. urination. This leads me…
cost of drugs
any advice on buying drugs on line.example tarleva is about 4500 for 30 days 150 mg. US.On line from Canada the same is about 3000.I live in Michigan an they have trips to canada for people to buy drugs.
Feel like a fraud.
I had a bad cough that wouldn't go away early in the year. Finally had a chest xray the end of June. As I'm sure you are all aware, because there was a "suspicious" spot many tests followed. Finally, I was diagnosed with malignant lung cancer in my right middle lobe. I had surgery to remove the right middle lobe on August…
Information after lung cancer surgery.
I had lung cancer surgery on Aug. 10th. After the surgery, no one told me how I was going to feel, not physically, but emotionally. Every time I sneeze or cough, now, I'm so scared that the cancer has gone somewhere else. How can I stop being so scared? I have my first Cscan tomorrow, 3 months after surgery. After reading…
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer After Surviving Hodgkin's in the '70s
Does anyone have any experience with treatment for non small cell lung cancer (Stage 1/2) after having gone through treatment in the 1970's for Hodgkin's? This issue is that the significant radiation treatments to cure the Hodgkin's in the mid-70's makes surgery for the NSCLC a very risky treatment option because of the…
My recently found out my uncle ( He raised me and is my dad) has lung cancer.
I'm not sure what to really write, But it would be nice for some support. I don't know the technicial terms very well. All I know is he had lung cancer one day then a week later i find out he has it all over his body and in his blood. He is a stage 4. The doctors say he has days maybe even weeks, but when we asked if he…
lung cancer metastasis to brain
Hi, I am new to this group. My mother was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in June and went through radiation and chemo - about 2 months ago she had a scan and they said she reacted great to treatment and was cancer free. About 2 weeks ago she started having HORRIBLE headaches and falling - she went in for a MRI on…
Good Cancer or rare cancer
Hi there: As many of you know, I had my Surgery back in June 30, 2009.I remember when immediately after the surgery the Doctor told my wife "It was a "GOOD CANCER" I had no idea what he meant. Recently my Oncologyst invited me to a meeting of Lung Cancer Survivors and picked me as: "THIS GUY HAD THE REAREST CANCER I HAVE…
When do you give up hope?
Well my Dad went into hospital the other week because his pain was too much. After a bone and CT scan they have told us that the cancer has spread to the 2nd lung plus other bones. In a word they have told me that they cannot do anymore for him and now is in palative care. There is an option maybe to do another round of…
Second-line chemo..questions
My husband was diagnosed in Oct. 2007 with squamous cell carcinoma (NSCLC) and never had surgery because his lungs are impaired from COPD. He received 35 treatments of radiation and 7 (once a week) treatments of chemo. Now, 2 years later the cancer has returned. He has a small tumor (nodule) 1.5 x 1.6 in the same, left…
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL
I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!!! During these times we realize how much people mean to us. I am very grateful that I have friends(more like my second family) on here that have helped me thru my mom's lung cancer. It was such an emotional roller coaster like everyone else being a family member of a loved one with…
My Mom is fighting Stage 4 lung cancer
This is extremely hard to write. I don't even know where to begin. I came home a couple of days ago from college to find out my mom is fighting this horrible disease. I am almost 21 years of age and am not ready to let go of her. This is Absolutely shocking. Despite being extremely scared I know I have to be strong for…
HUSBAND HAS JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 4 LUNG CANCER AWAITING BIOPSY RESULTS
I AM A MOTHER OF 4 MY OLDEST BEING MY STEPSON, 30 TOMORROW, A SON 23 AND TWO DAUGHTERS 21 AND 18. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT AS MUCH ON THIS SUBJECT AS I CAN , ANY GOOD BOOKS TO READ FOR THIS???? ANY ADVICE HOW TO DEAL WITH THE MOOD SWINGS????WHAT MAY BE THE TIME LINE i HAVE TO LOOK AT??? VERY SCARED AND TRYING TO KEEP IT…
Need to have more opinions
My mom is 70 years old and was found stage IV lung cancer two monthes ago. It metastese to the brain, liver and multiple bones already. She start radiotherapy and had 20 times on the brain and 5 times on spine. She lost all her appetite and nausea sometimes. Dr. suggest her to start radiotherapy after finish spine and…
My Dad has lung cancer
Just recently my dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (never smoked). He has a persistent cough which made him get the test done. I guess i am now just looking for hope, direction and support on this whole process. Staying positive. Thanks Tartos
Thoughts on Hospice
I have read every now and then that the person with cacner has decided to just let it run its course and be home when it ends. Yet, they don't want to talk about Hospice at home, I have some thoughts to pass along. If you read my Bio, you will see I have multiple Medical issues that have both hendered me and kept me going.…
LungCancer
My name is mike 31m nc. Back in 05 my mom was found to have stage 4 nsclc. She had mets to the brain and pretty much everywhere else when they found it. As i have read your stories here i am shocked. My mom was offered radiation to the brain only! She took 3 treatments without concsent once she foundout she was getting…
Vietnam Vets children with lung and bone cancer
Is anyone else having problems with cancer at a very young age, 39, who's father was a vietnam vet? My nephew has never smoked or done drugs, hardly drinks. His father died 25 years ago of PTS complications. We just can't figure out how he has gotten this terrible desease.
find more information on oncologists
Mom recently had a ct scan for nodules found on her lungs while in for knee surgery. They did a needle biopsy about 2 weeks ago and stated that it is cancer and she is scheduled to have a PET Scan this afternoon. I have been trying to find out if this pulmonary specialist who started to see her while in for the knee…
Stage 4 NSCLC lung cancer
My mom is 70 years old and found NSCLC lung cancer recently. It spread to brain, liver, multiple bones already. She starts radiotherepy on brain and spine and her Dr. suggest to start Chemo. soon. I would really appreciate any advice if you or youre relatives have the same illness as my mom. I would really appreciate if…
Tarceva without traditional chemo
My Mother-in-law has been taking Tarceva for 5 weeks now, but I read that Tarceva is a maintenance drug commonly used after traditional chemo. She's not being offered traditional chemo, but did just finish 2 weeks of radiation on the brain for 7 masses on the brain. Has anyone taken Tarceva as a primary fighter medication…
PET Scan
Hello, My mother was recently in the hospital for a broken patella. When they did the chest x-ray on admission they noticed some questionable spots on her lungs. She had a CT Scan done and they decided that she needed to have a needle biopsy. After she healed from her surgery for the broken patella they did the needle…
Still here
Hey hope all is well with everyone on this network. This cancer is a fight . I haven't been on this site for awhile. Some of the names are familiar . I spend time on another site also Lung Cancer alliance Survivors Support. There are lotsa nice people there. We all have a story some of them make ya want to cry. It is hard…
Back from visiting MOM in Germany
Hello Everyone, I have some great news!! My mom is fighting Lung Ca Stage 3A- She is done with chemo. They saw a spot on her bone that was suspicious for metastasizes. I was there for every test and her last chemo treatment. The spot on the bone is gone- they can't say why and don't know how. I just say YEEEAAAAHHH. My…
Pleural Mesothelioma
I would like to first of all tell everyone who is fighting Cancer or touched by someone who has been diagnosed with cancer that you are not alone. THere is a lot of support out there and please seek it out if you need to talk to someone. I have had seen first hand the effects of pleural mesothelioma and the way it effects…
Grandma is in the 3rd stage of adenocarcinoma lung cancer.Help!
To the kind-hearted all who read it: A week ago a tentative diagnosis showed that my grandma was in the third stage of adenocarcinoma lung cancer. Doctors said that it was not suitable for her to have a surgery or receive chemo-treatment and they would use gamma knife to kill the tumors. I don’t know to what extent can the…
Lung Cancer--eating issues
Food tastes "sweet"...any advise of what can be done or used to help with tastes so my Mom will eat more than a bite because of the taste??? Any advise would be appreciated.
Pain Killers - Need urgent advice
Hi Everyone, My dad has lung cancer and at the moment he has extreme pain in the effected lung which is constant. He is taking Oxycontin to help him through the pain but not helping as much as he would like. I wondering of there is anyone out there with similar pain but managing it well with their type of pain killer…
I really need in put !!!1
I'm a 30 year old female who has smoked at least two packs of cigg. a day for 15 years i went to the er on 5/09 and they found a 5mm spot on my lung i went in 7/09 and they did a ct with contrast and found 1 calcified and 3 non calcified all around 4-5mm i went back to the dr. on 10/09 and they did another x-ray and ct…

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