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An Interesting Journey
- By stage4survivor · New reply 11:48 am
- Journal · 24 replies
- 11/30/99: Brain MRI reveals 2X3cm mass over optic chiasma 12/01/99: Chest CT reveals 1cm mass LUL CT of Abd/Pelvis, Bone scan-neg 12/15/99: SRS brain NYU Dr. Patrick Kelly 1/04/2000: Sx's of PE untreated ...
PET REFUSED BY INSURANCE !!
- By HollyJo · New reply 11:46 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III · 14 replies
- Okay Peeps! I need some help! Mark WAS suppose to have a PET this week. He completed his Second Line Chemo of Carbo/Alimta last month. He was suppose to have a PET on Friday to hopefully see NED.....or ...
help with radiation experiences
- By dogonitx3 · New reply 11:45 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 6 replies
- I was dx with stage 4 lung cancer feb13 2008 . I was given 3 months to live. Am still kickin! Was told 0n thursday the chemo is not workin. Gonna start radiation. and Im scared. I am concidering goint ...
Foods to stay away from
- By Brenda123 · New reply 11:41 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III · 10 replies
- My dad has non cell lung cancer and I need to find out what foods he should stay away from. I just heard that cancer loves sugar, is this true? He's been drinking gatorade and eating ice cream, so if ...
My Mom Is Gone
- By sunshine2gal · New reply 11:39 am
- Discussion in Family members and caregivers · 18 replies
- I am so sad to be writing this. My mother passed away tonight at 9:15. We found out a few weeks ago she had about 6 months left, so it was somewhat shocking to have already lost her so fast, although ...
Any Canadians using Tarceva for nsclc as first line of treatment
- By Karajules · New reply 11:35 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 9 replies
- I was just diagnosed with stage 1V NSCLC on Dec 9/09. After the initial shock was over and it sunk in my sister and I started researching my options as the regular Chemo Treatment doesn't seem to have ...
How did you feel prior to diagnosis?
- By JillyGee · New reply 11:27 am
- Discussion in Survivor stories · 37 replies
- Did anyone feel really ill prior to diagnosis but still manage to respond to treatment following diagnosis? What symptoms did you have ...
Dizziness and unsteadiness on feet at times
- By Hauslohn · Posted 11:26 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - General · 0 replies
- My husband gets dizzy when he moves, for example getting out of bed or a chair, seems to have a balance problem at times. Last Chemo was 2 months ago, since then his lung drained due to pleural effusion ...
cancer cough
- By candigrl63 · New reply 11:16 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - General · 19 replies
- i was wondering what a cancer cough feels like? before you were diagnosed did any of you have only a cough that wouldnt go away? chest pain? i am wondering what the pain felt like and if the cough was ...
Lobe Ectomy
- By Leftmylobein509 · New reply 11:14 am
- Journal · 25 replies
- My intent with this is just to give people info like the journals I read when i was preparing to go under the knife! I am a non smoker, no drugs, and am very healthy. But as many of you reading this ...
Wearing Pearl shirts/ Pearls for awarness
- By tweetyb · New reply 11:09 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - General · 41 replies
- So I heard on the news today that you can wear Red shirts for Heart disease awareness...what if we can designate a specific day to wear Purple shirts for Lung Cancer Awareness..not sure how to go about ...
Please tell me what happens in end stage liver mets
- By MaryJen · New reply 11:06 am
- Discussion in Family members and caregivers · 15 replies
- My Mom has a very aggresive lung cancer with the majority of the tumor load in the liver. She is doing carbo/oetoposide but the other day before she even started chemo she developed a lot of nausea ...
Anyone experience allergy to titanium staples?
- By sharpie · New reply 11:03 am
- Discussion in Treatment options · 4 replies
- Hello friends, I am 9 months post-op for VATS LRL lobectomy for carcinoid tumor resection. My lung was "re-sealed" using tiny titanium staples. I am still having daily moderate to severe pain at the lung ...
Lobectomy this week - any insight?
- By NewDadNH · New reply 11:03 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III · 6 replies
- Hi. I have a lobectomy (lower right) set for Friday at Brigham And Women's. Any insight from anyone who's been through it or had a loved one go through it in general is appreciated, and any possible specifics ...
Why Community Oncology Can Benefit From Cell Function Analysis
- By gpawelski · New reply 10:56 am
- Journal · 50 replies
- As increasing numbers and types of anti-cancer drugs are developed, oncologists become increasingly likely to misuse them in their practice. There is seldom a "standard" therapy which has been proven ...
Reolysin in trials, sounds promising
- By Chi-Dreamer · Posted 10:46 am
- Discussion in Lung cancer in the news · 0 replies
- Hi Everyone, I just read about this drug being tested in Canada. I will be asking my Onc about it on Thurs. See link: http://www.dailyfinance.com/story/this-v irus-could-be-the-answer-to-cancer/19344 ...
BAC therapies
- By el_du_ayen · New reply 10:43 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III · 9 replies
- Hi everybody. I've already replied to Diane's discussion about BAC tumors, but please allow me to give a little more enphasis to my case in a new discussion. I'm a new user, writing from Italy. My cousin ...
Chemo starts on Wed
- By Debbie661 · New reply 10:43 am
- Journal · 6 replies
- My hubby will be starting the Carbo/ Taxol on Wed and then the following day he has to go for Neulasta can anyone tell me about this and how they have worked for others ...
Swelling in Legs and arms after radiation
- By India_Ajee · New reply 10:42 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III · 4 replies
- Hello All, My father has been diagnosed with Lung Cancer and considering the locally advanced nature (Stage 3) it was decided only to palliate. He has completed the first cycle of 10 radiations and is ...
How long did it take you to get to "positive"
- By Prila · New reply 10:33 am
- Discussion in Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV · 19 replies
- My sister wants me to ask another question. She is very much enjoying all your answers. She's still not at the point where she can read the boards but is having me read the positive question and answers ...
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