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my twin
- By 2748 · New reply November 22, 2009
- 6 replies
- I have read alot of different names of drugs that people are taking in their chemobut i have never read the name of the drugs my twin is given is anyone out there taking the same mixture.Why i call it ...
Today is going to be better
- By kareinone · New reply November 22, 2009
- 9 replies
- Hi everyone after some sleep and reasoning and all the support from everyone on here I feel better. I have a better outlook and can face this day and be proud that I have another to face and spend with ...
Finally back in Massachusetts... Nov. 18, 2009
- By Seraphina · New reply November 21, 2009
- 16 replies
- Well, in many ways it's good to be home, but a few things happened in NYC that really brought my spirits down to the pit of despair. I am trying to process through it the best I can and I have decided ...
Update
- By Granny888 · New reply November 21, 2009
- 2 replies
- This is actually a re-post from my answer to tiffmomif's "yoohooo" post :) I realized most wouldn't necessarily see it there! So sorry for the redundancy but here's my update. Oh and add to that that ...
Ex's Brain Radiation, Day 13 of 15
- By Ex_turned_Caregiver · New reply November 20, 2009
- 17 replies
- This has been the worst day of this current treatment. Ex said he had a headache all night, but I don't remember seeing him out of his bed on any of my umpteen trips to the bathroom last night. He's been ...
The Latest
- By MajorMike · New reply November 20, 2009
- 21 replies
- I just got back from my appointment with my Doctors of Oncology and Radiology. The news was better than good! They were extremely pleased with my progress so far (a 20% reduction in tumor and lesion after ...
Avastin & Stomach Cramping?
- By GitarGrl · New reply November 20, 2009
- 1 reply
- Anybody experience stomach issues - cramping, diarrhea, etc - from Avastin? I'd be interested to hear if this is common or not. It's listed as a rare side effect, but I'm wondering how it presents itself ...
How do you detect lung cancer early?
- By NeeNee · New reply November 20, 2009
- 26 replies
- I ask this question because they found a spot on my left lung 2 years prior to my diagnosis. I had a pulmologist follow up every 3 month with ct scans. Also in that 2 year period I had a bronchoscope ...
Ex's Brain Radiation, Day 12 of 15
- By Ex_turned_Caregiver · New reply November 19, 2009
- 20 replies
- Here we go again. Day 12. Twelve down, three to go. Are you as weary of this as I am? Wait, don't answer that. It's hypothetical. That means I ask, and you think about it, but nobody answers. This means ...
Are you ready to quit smoking for good? (Excerpts from RD)
- By Doubleightnine · Posted November 19, 2009
- 0 replies
- From Reader's Digest. (Excerpts.) Stop Smoking for Good. Get smart about your body with Dr. Roizen and Dr. Oz. By Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. Q: I'm finally ready to quit smoking. What's ...
Weight Loss Worries
- By GitarGrl · New reply November 19, 2009
- 4 replies
- Something new to worry about, I guess... Mom's had 1 infusion of carbo/alimta and will have her 2nd treatment next Wednesday. They're adding avastin to the mix now that she's healed from the VATS surgery ...
noncalcified pulmonary nodules
- By zarahuen · New reply November 19, 2009
- 12 replies
- I am a 42 year old retired firefighter. I'm a non-smoker, however I'm sure that I have inhaled my share of carcinogens. Now it seems that no good deed goes unpunished. Recently as part of a cancer screening ...
now what?
- By susanzzw7 · New reply November 19, 2009
- 17 replies
- does anyone know what i am feeling now that Ben died?? HELP. i don't even want to be here. I want to go with him.......don't worry.......i won't cause i have a son that needs me, so i won't.......but ...
Florida panhandle
- By Breezer · New reply November 19, 2009
- 5 replies
- I would like to hear from other survivors in this area. I would like to get something started to raise money for lung cancer research since November is Lung Cancer month. If you are interested, or would ...
Radiation Journey Again
- By amanda-100 · New reply November 19, 2009
- 2 replies
- Well we went for the appointment with the Radiologist on Tues and Ray was taken straight in for radio mainly on L2 and L4 although are treating 5 in total for 13 consecutive days. We spoke to the Rad ...
After chemo SCLC extensive stage
- By dallas80 · New reply November 19, 2009
- 7 replies
- It now has been six weeks since my husband's fifth and final treatment of Carboplatin and Etoposite for SCLC extensive upper left lobe with liver mets. Our family doctor has emphasized from the beginning ...
dreading the holidays
- By helenkate · New reply November 19, 2009
- 11 replies
- I am having one of the hardest days that I have had since Momma passed in June. I suppose it is because my sis and I finalized her headstone yesterday AND the fact the holidays are quickly approaching ...
Good Morning Levi and Wife
- By MaryRVF · New reply November 19, 2009
- 4 replies
- Good Morning Levi and Wife! Haven't seen a post yet this morning. I do hope you both are well this morning. We miss you! mary ...
It's a beautiful day...
- By Marg · New reply November 19, 2009
- 8 replies
- ...here in central Illinois. It's warm, sunny and Mike is feeling good. He had chemo yesterday, Taxol. We went to the "Cancer Breakfast" at the Eagles club this morning. He had eggs, bacon, sausage and ...
Rollercoaster Couple of Weeks!
- By amanda-100 · New reply November 18, 2009
- 6 replies
- Hello to all, I have been checking in almost daily but just haven't felt able to post. As some of you know we have been having problems with our consultant but as of Wednesday we will have a new one so ...