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Non-small cell lung cancer

Support for those diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.

Discussion leaders: Chum, bubbieproven and J-Me

Non-small cell lung cancer - General

Support for those diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.

My Partner Has 40% Shrinkage!!!

raizinlove
  • By raizinlove · New reply 5:10 pm
  • 7 replies
  • Hello Everyone, We just got the greatest news! After 7 weeks on the new ALK inhibitor drug, there is 40% shrinkage. She is doing really well, there are very few side effects on this new pill regimen ...

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Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage I

Support for those diagnosed with Stage I non-small cell lung cancer.

Nutrition

stage1
  • By stage1 · New reply November 18, 2009
  • 18 replies
  • Does anyone know what vitamins to take or not to take for someone who has or had lung cancer. There is so much confusion about this, I would appreciate any imput ...

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Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage II

Support for those diagnosed with Stage II non-small cell lung cancer.

NED?? VATS??

miracle_b
  • By miracle_b · New reply 10:23 am
  • 8 replies
  • hi im new to this site its been a blessing in the last 3 days i havet felt joy like this in my heart about this whole ordeal in awhile. im still tryna learn all the terminology can anyone help me out ...

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Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage III

Support for those diagnosed with Stage III non-small cell lung cancer.

desperate daughter

SADBB76
  • By SADBB76 · New reply 4:50 pm
  • 6 replies
  • Somebody help me please... my dad has stage 3B possibly 4 NSCLC and I'm devastated... does anyone got better over this ...

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Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV

Support for those diagnosed with Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer.

Still so hard to believe this is happening ...

lovingdaugther
  • By lovingdaugther · New reply 5:01 pm
  • 2 replies
  • My young Mom - she's only 63 - has stage IV lung cancer. When she was first diagnosed in March I went through the emotions ... denial, anger, grief, acceptance ... My Mom had concurrent radiation and ...

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Small cell lung cancer

Support for those diagnosed with small cell lung cancer.

Discussion leaders: Ann

Advice on 2nd Line treatment for SCLC

Willsmarie
  • By Willsmarie · New reply 3:11 pm
  • 6 replies
  • I just got off the phone with Dana Farber and I'm not happy with them at all. Sam diag. 4/09 sclc with mets to pelvis, Cist-VP-16 6 rounds - break for 6 weeks - Ct scan revealed 2 small spots on his spine ...

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Family members and caregivers

Support for family members and caregivers of those diagnosed with lung cancer.

Discussion leaders: SabineTawni, Chanwit and amymaura

Ruthie's First Follow Up Appointment

Colleen_A
  • By Colleen_A · New reply 2:31 pm
  • 3 replies
  • Just to tell all you wonderful people out there, who have supported Ruth and I so willingley, and given us great strength, that her results are excellent. I'm not sure that we use NAD in England, but ...

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Treatment options

Information on current treatment options and emerging treatments, including quality of life issues.

Discussion leaders: Chum

LDN - it's all in the delivery

ACS
  • By ACS · New reply 4:09 pm
  • 17 replies
  • Hello everyone, Thought I would report back with my experiences of LDN. As some - especially Dee - may recall, my first experiences with LDN were disappointing as I had significant side-effects relating ...

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Good news

Post good news here - from good scans to celebrations such as weddings and anniversaries.

Discussion leaders: bubbieproven and Barb

I've went up a step

kardiack
  • By kardiack · New reply 1:50 pm
  • 11 replies
  • hi all, thought I'd let you know I went to the onc. yesterday and he is not doing a pet this time only xray, I have been ned for a year. I'm also getting my port out dec 15. yepeeee. will have pet scan ...

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What, me worry?

Support for those concerned with upcoming scans, pain management, medication response, family issues.

Discussion leaders: Barb and SabineTawni

Long post...

drawing3d
  • By drawing3d · New reply 2:03 pm
  • 29 replies
  • 2 years ago I came to this board a broken woman. Dying in my body, dying in my heart, lost frightened, confused, in a complete state of shock, I turned to the keyboard and typed in "Terminal Lung Cancer ...

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Survivor stories

Share your story and be inspired by the stories of others.

Discussion leaders: Barb and bubbieproven

Under water

kentmere
  • By kentmere · New reply 5:15 pm
  • 2 replies
  • This week ,our county in the u k has been battered with gale force winds and heavy rain, yesterday rivers burst there banks flooding houses,all schools are closed roads blocked,our fields are under water ...

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Nutrition

Share information about nutrition and supplements here.

Discussion leaders: amymaura

"Cancer's Sweet Tooth"

lbp08
  • By lbp08 · New reply 4:14 pm
  • 16 replies
  • Cut and paste from another site: « Cancer and Sugar – Scientific American Alternative Medicine as Cost Saver » Cancer’s Sweet Tooth From the April 2000 Issue of Nutrition Science News by Patrick ...

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Lung cancer in the news

Found an interesting article about lung cancer that you think others might like? Post it here.

Discussion leaders: LC_News

Great American Smoke Out is Thursday

Curmudgeon
  • By Curmudgeon · New reply yesterday at 8:31 pm
  • 17 replies
  • I hope that everyone here gets on everyone's case that is still smoking and gets them to quit ...

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Help desk

Have a question about using the site? An idea for making it better? Post here and let us know how we can help.

Just a few friendly reminders about the rules

amymaura
  • By amymaura · New reply 3:10 pm
  • 6 replies
  • Hi everyone, This isn't really a Help Desk question, but because it is related to the guidelines and functioning of this community, I decided to put it here. There has been a lot of tension in this community ...

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Help from Lung Cancer Alliance

Fundraising and awareness

Upcoming events
Visit Lung Cancer Alliance to learn about upcoming fundraising and awareness events.

Need financial help?

Cancer Care Co-Pay Assist Program
Medication co-pay assistance for non-small cell lung cancer.

Patient Access Network Foundation
Medication co-pay assistance for non-small cell lung cancer.

Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Prescription drug assistance programs for uninsured/underinsured.

The Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition
Searchable database of both medical and non-medical financial assistance (both national and regional) all over the US.

Patient Advocate Foundation
State-by-state information on various assistance, including transportation, utilities, and other products and services.

Need legal / insurance help?

The Cancer Legal Resource Center
Assistance with employment issues, medical leave, insurance, estate planning, advanced directives, patients' rights, and other legal issues.

Patient Advocate Foundation
Assistance with insurance and employment related issues.

Need emotional support?

Lung Cancer Alliance
Find a support group or learn how to get connected with a Phone Buddy here!

Want to find clinical trials?

Lung Cancer Alliance Clinical Trials Matching Service
Search for trials and talk to a specialist who can help you find appropriate trials for you.

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