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Lung Cancer

Waiting for the unknown is very frustrating
My Mother-in-law discovered blood in her urine in May and her family dr sent her to a kidney specialist. The kidney dr said she had some hormonal inbalance, but nothing out of the ordinary for 69 years; however, the dr noticed a spot on her liver and she was referred to a liver spec. That dr did a liver biopsy and on Aug…
chemo and anxiety
my dad had chemo last Friday and has anxiety really bad. The valium does not seem to do the trick. They said it is from the steroids they have given him but he had pretty severe anxiety the last time he was sick. Has anyone else experienced this? What have you guys done to help with it. It is having a major effect on his…
Prayers are needed for my father! He just got diagnosed again with Lung cancer and mets to bone
My father was originally diagnosed with bone infection until one of the doctors did a biopsy of his lung and spine. He was misdiagnosed with osteomylitis. My dad was in the hospital for a good month and a half. He is out now. A pet scan revealed he had spots on his spine and lung....the oncologist said they are very small.…
have stage 111 and am still smoking HELP
I was diagionsed with lung cancer in may 09 had ct scan, bome scan, pet scan and nothing had spread. I saw an oncoligest who is great and a surgon who will not even talk to me about any options of quiting EXECPT COLD TURKEY i have smoked for 48 years and smoked 2 to 3 packs a day no matter how hard I try I can not put them…
Help we are so lost
Hi my name is Sandy, My father was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer stage 2 back in april. He is a Veteran and goes thru the VA for all health issues. This is the only insurance he has. Anyways for a few months he was very sick and weak. He was in the hospital for about 90 days and then he couldnt walk because he…
Stage IV non small cell lung cancer and lynph nodes
IS THERE ANY SURVIVORS OF NON SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER AND IN YOUR LYMPH NODES.ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Stage IV non small cell lung cancer and lynph nodes
IS THERE ANY SURVIVORS OF NON SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER AND IN YOUR LYMPH NODES.ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Request for any help or information about NON SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER
hi,my friend is back in india whose husband is suffering from NON SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER, please inform me would like to know what treatment was used or any diagnoised treatment which has helped.
Stage IV non small cell lung cancer and lynph nodes
IS THERE ANY SURVIVORS OF NON SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER AND IN YOUR LYMPH NODES.ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
Any one heard of chemo sensitivy test
i heard that it is possible to do a chemo sensitivy test, to find out which drugs would be efficient in killing one's cancer cells. has anyone tried this? does it really work? any info will be much appreciated. good luck to you all. Fran
How long did you take painkillers after your lobectomy?
My upper right lobe was removed on 9/4 and I spent a week in the hospital. I had a follow-up visit with the surgeon on 9/24 and he said I should try to get off the Vicodin. He did say I could take it if the pain is too bad so I decided to cut back drastically and try to quit. I had been taking 4/day so on 9/25 I squeaked…
Finally a diagnosis along with numorous questions --HELP
My mom was diagnosed with stage 1 non-small cell lung cancer...here is the kicker...she has it in BOTH lungs. Not a spread but two actual sites, one in the left lower lung (stage 1) and one in the upper right (stage 1). Because she is 82 and has emphysema the Oncology is reccommending Radiation, she would like to see her…
adeno carsenoma
do you know of anyone one living stage 4 adeno carsenoma un operable wanting to know life expectancy its in lung kidney lymph nodes
Chemo tomorrow I am worried !! Help !
Dad is having chemo tomorrow gemza/carbo. As I have posted before he is 91 and has advance lung non-small cell metastisized to liver and lymph nodes. He has become so weak in the last 2 weeks it is unbelievable. The dr. says it is cancer fatigue but it is knocking him down fast. He can barely walk at all and sleeps almost…
Supplements to help during chemotherapy?
My dad is has been diagnosed with Stage IV Non Small Cell Lung Cancer with liver metastasis. He is 91 and will be starting chemotherapy next week. They are putting him on Gemzar and Carboplatin. 30 minutes of Gemzar and 60 minutes of Carboplatin the first week. Then the next week 30 minutes of Gemzar. then the next week…
adeno carsenoma
does anyone know survival rate for adeno carsinoma non operable in lung kidney lmph nodes had radiation treatments an only 2 chemotherapy treatments
my daddy passed from SCLC on 12*16*08
Hello everyone. This is my first time really speaking of my daddy's death, I can honestly without doubt say that this is the hardest thing I have ever been through....so I will spill my story... ...On 10*29*08 my dad went for a "check-up" (that's what he told me) because he was coughing up a little blood here and there,…
Jager Update
Hi there. My life got twisted back in just a few days, 11 days ago I started with fever, spasm in muscles and started to cough rotten fluids in really high quantity. For the first time since diagnosed I was not able to go to work and had to go to hospital, stayed there for the last 10 days, I may say, the worst days of my…
Dietary Suplement for Cancer Patients
Hi there I saw a post of people asking for dietary suplements to take during chemo or radiation. Well, this is the one I am drinking as recommended by my Oncologist. Check it and check with your onc if it suits for you. http://prosure.com/FAQ/Clinical-Findings.aspx It is better than Ensure as this is specially designed for…
side effect of chemo.
My mom had tingling and pain down left arm. She went to hospital and she ended up having angioplasty done to her heart, in which they put a stent in where they found a blockage that was causing her left arm to have effects. I am really scared now. He heart was fine before her surgery and start of chemo. I know one side…
It is okay to have Chemo and/or radation everyday?
First of all let me explain that the reason I am asking these questions is for my half-sister. The lady who has the lung cancer is my sister's mother & now my EX STEP-MOM!! This lady lies all the time,she has lied for many many years over the smallest things that do NOT even need to be lied about so PLEASE help me…
Mother bone scan results
I wish to thank cabbott for your support and prayers. My mom had a bone scan done she has stage 3 adenocarcinoma non small cell. She is doiing chemo right now. Her bone scan came back highly suspious for mets. to the bone. They saw a sediment on the pubic bone. I know what this means they prob. can't confirm until they do…
Lung cancer
Hi, I am a 2X survivor of lung cancer. Both were encapsulated and both were removed with surgery. I feel fortunate that in both cases no chemo or radiation was involved. So I feel pretty lucky.
Quitting a habit/Changing
I too have dealt with major addictions in the past and quite frankly right now today. It is a struggle from day to day to stop any bad habit formed and practiced. There are three key elements to changing behaviors! From what I can understand, 1.Believe and trust that change will come. When you feel trapped in a bad…
Sharing the news with kids!
My father (75) has just been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. I'm not sure what stage, but it has spread to lymph nodes so it is not 'limited'. They will start chemo in a week and a half. My children (9,9,11) are very involved in his life and he in theirs. They are very close. I'd like some advice on how to talk to…
PAIN IN THE CHEST- JOINT???
Hello! My husband is having a terrible pain in the chest. According to the oncologist he has his joints inflammated. Somebody is experiencing this??? What are you doing to help with the pain??? thank you Somebody had tried the XANGO JUICE????
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sorry to see that this condition is so rare that noone has any info
Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
My dad went to the oncologist for the first time today. He has lung cancer, spread to the liver and lymph nodes around his esophagus are swollen very badly and have constricted the esophagus by alot. The dr. said it is Stage IV and my dad needs a needle liver biopsy to find out what kind of cancer it is. THen they will…
My mom has stage IV lung cancer.
My mom has just been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Due to a back surgery that went very wrong, she is in a lot of pain, and has decided to forego treatment. I am afraid I only have a couple of months left with her. Not only is she my mom but she is my best friend. Any advice.
SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND DEPRESSION
As some of you know, I had surgery and part of my right lung was taken out on June 30, 09. I later was given a OSTREOSCAN and the Oncologyst told me that there is no area in my system with problems and that the entire cancer was taken out. No Chemo no radiation. I don't pay much attention to my breathing but at times I…

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