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Lung Cancer

newly diagnosed lung cancer
please. i need someone to talk to. i just found out that i have lung cancer. im scheduled for a pet scan on 11/7/24. to determine what phase. am i dying?
Adenocarcinoma removed but new Ground Glass Opacities Showing
Hi, I'm new here. I had a glass opacity turn into an adenocarcinoma. I had a lower left lobe lobectomy in Sept. of 2024. My new Cat scan this week shows a new glass opacity in my right lung. I worry that this new opacity will also turn into lung cancer. Should I insist on further treatment? I'm not comfortable just…
Fighting Cancer Essentials
Hello! My mom was "diagnosed" with cancer this past week. Biopsy still to come. However, there is great confidence it is cancer as the PET scan showed hypermetabolic activity. My mom is going to fight! I am looking for a list of supplies every cancer patient should have. Food, items, essential oils, etc.; you name it! She…
Financial resources for help with my cancer
I have stage 4 adenocarcinoma where I have a lung tumor, brain tumor, and metastisized to the lymphatic system. This was my diagnosis 2 yrs ago. With me the drug Ketruda is what I have to maintain the rest of what life I have left. The insurance companys quit paying saying they only would pay for 2 years. My heart broke…
Looking for guidance on a 7.5cm lung mass found in my mom's lung.
Hello, yesterday my mom went to stat-care to treat a cough she has had since November. The Dr. ordered an X-ray, and the results showed her having a 7.5cm lung mass in her right lung with well-defined margins. The stat-care Dr. said it was probably cancer, given the size. A pulmonologist contacted her, and she has an…
Chemotherapy before or after surgery
Hi, I am new here. My father was recently diagnosed with NSCLC. It’s at least stage 2b. We have seen two oncologists in Northern Virginia. One suggested to have surgery now and do systemic treatment after. The other oncologist suggested chemo and immunotherapy before the surgery. Given my dad is 80 and qualify of life is…
Anxious
I have recently been diagnosed with stage 1 non small cell lung cancer and am heading into surgery in 12 days. I am so fearful and am experiencing a terrible sense of doom. Has anyone else had this type of surgery? I am also breast cancer survivor and have been a caregiver for my sister for the past 9 years during her…
Recently diagnosed. What treatment?
Nodule happened to show on an MRI doctor ordered. CT scan, PT scan, interventional radiology biopsy done = upper right lobe cancer. Not metastatic, 1.a - 1.b. I've seen oncologist, radiation oncologist, thoracic surgeon. Luckily I live near a big hospital complex which includes a cancer center. 'Bout time for me to decide…
SCLC, Irinotecan treatment, and Budesonide Advice Requested
You can see from my other post the general situation. I'm asking now if anyone has been on Budesonide and can discuss their experience. I would appreciate it very much. Thanks. Jeremiah
Irinotecan and diarrhea - Any advice?
I previously had irinotecan treatment but it caused a lot of damage with diarrhea and then colitis. We took 2 moths to recover. Lower dose irinotecan was thought to be still benenificial and we had a second opinion on that from Mass General Brigham. I'm on lomotil but I'm still having regular diarrhea. Any advice on what…
What can I expect as family caretaker
My dad is going to begin 8 weeks chemo and radiation for stage 3 non small cell lung cancer. He is 85 and also has congestive heart failure. He has been taking care of his Alzheimer's wife by himself in their own home. They are both somewhat incontinent. Until now, he's resisted all forms of help. We get along great, and…
Is this the end for my mom
My mom has been fighting metastic lung cancer for 2 years . She did chemo and immunotherapy for 1 year . Stopped chemo kept up Ketruda . Went along 6 months pretty good- tumors starting growing again suggested chemo. One treatment and things went down hill awful. She can’t even brush her own teeth. She’s so weak 98 lbs.…
survivors of Terminal Stage 4 lung cancer
Dear Members, Please let me know if there are ANY survivors out there with Stage 4 Lung Cancer, (Terminal)taking radiation. God Bless All Stardust
Kras and Her2
Hi More biopsy results are coming in for my mom and I am still waiting for the Dr to call. Does anyone else have Her2 positive and Kras positive adenocarcinoma?
Scared-Need Help Stage 1 Lung Cancer diagnosis possible
Recently had a low dose CT screening. 8MM nodule in right upper lobe with Mat Lymphs enlarged, largest 7mm. Going for a C Pet Scan next week. I am scared to death of the disease. I am wondering if I am diagnosed and surgery is an option. What is can I expect? What was the surgery like, the recovery, the setbacks, the…
Lost for words
Hello - I just learned my 83 mother has cancer in her lungs and lymph nodes. She has a PET scan on 16 Dec to see if it has spread in other places. We are praying it hasn’t. On top of this news she also had a heart attack in Feb 2024 and has been struggling to recover. She is weak and with this treatment I know she will…
Bronchoalveolar carcinoma - mucinous adenocarcinoma with BAC
Two weeks ago my wife was diagnosed with mucinous adenocarcinoma with BAC features. As the biopsy surgery wounds failed to heal and air kept leaking surgery was done Friday after MRI of the brain, CT scans of all other, and the bone scan were negative. The BAC appeared to be confined to the left lower lobe. Prior to the…
New Member
Hello! I am a New Member and a spouse to my husband who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. I am here to connect with other caregivers and to hear ways to make his life better as we move forward in this journey. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Quality of life
The last time I posted, I tried to address the topic of quality of life. I wrote about spending quality time with loved ones, friends, and others that we care about. My family helps to keep my mind active. Staying mentally alert and living in the same world as everyone else makes me feel like I am accomplishing something .…
My Mom had lung cancer for over a year…
Hi! My Mom had lung cancer (it metastasized to her brain) for over a year. She did so well with chemo & immunotherapy when she was 1st diagnosed. She also had radiation on her entire brain. The chemo/immunotherapy stopped working (the mass grew a tad) then we tried a clinical trial (waste of time) & while being on the…
there is hope for stage 4 lung cancer read
this is my cat scan after 2 rounds of chemo.. my tumor was 5 to 6cm.. and one node was 3.4cm. i did have my 3 round of chemo 2 days before the scan. there is hope for everyone.. i feel good and didn't lose my hair.. going on my 4th round now with alitma and avastin.. FINDINGS- There has been dramatic improvement in a left…
Right Lung GGO
Hello, Annual CT Lung Screen picked up a new "4.6 x 2.2 cm well-defined ground-glass opacity in the right upper lobe abutting the fissure (4; 111), indeterminate, could be inflammatory however neoplastic process cannot be excluded." I am a 59yr old male, with stable prostate cancer in past 3.5 yrs. Case was presented to…
Don’t know how I feel
hi all, I’m new and this is the first post that I’ve made. Thanx for your support and ideas. My wife, 5yrs ago had a CT scan and they revealed 2 nodules in her lungs. She had another CT scan on Friday and it revealed 7-8 nodules. They want her to see a cancer specialist in the next 2 days. I’m scared that her tabacco use…
Hello all, just new & wanted to introduce myself & a little background on me.
So I was diagnosed with stage 4 NSSLC with an egfr mutation on July 4th 2019. (at 35 with no symptoms) This was found in me because I was involved in a bad car accident & through a CT scan that is when they found it. I have been taking a daily pill for targeted therapy since Nov 2019 and I have been through countless…
A Wake-Up Call
Let me share something personal that happened in my family recently. I wanted to share this because it might help someone else out there. A few months ago, my cousin Mike, who is in his early 50s, started experiencing a lingering cough and shortness of breath. At first, he chalked it up to allergies or maybe a mild…
CT scan says the following..
LUNGS: Redemonstration of a posterior right lower lobe subpleural nodule measuring 9 cm, and a linear bandlike opacity likely representing scarring in the posterior middle right lower lobe, which are both stable from prior. My question is are lung nodule's measured in centimeters? Thanks
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Encephalitis from cancer or meds?
I've just joined here. My husband has non-small cell lung cancer, diagnosed a year ago last month and staged at IV even though it's not metastasized. The targeted med he was on and/or the cancer itself have caused him a very rare auto-immune encephalitis called Bickerstaff brain stem encephalitis. They beat it last month…
No engery
Hello all. Thank you for reading my post. I was diagnosed with lung cancer a few months ago. Just had my last chemo last week. Any advice on how to keep my engery up. Seems to be impossible. Is that normal?

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