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Non-small cell lung cancer - General
Support for those diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer.
American Cancer Society 101
- By BetsyT · New reply November 15, 2009
- 9 replies
- Although quite dated, this info may arouse interest in the World's Largest Non-profit Org.--ACS-- Imagine the "strides" they have made over the past 10-12 yrs. http://www.preventcancer.com/losing/acs ...
Tarceva and Side Effects
- By heartlandjen · New reply November 14, 2009
- 5 replies
- I'm on here in support of my aunt with metastatic NSCLC - just got word last week her brain is clear but metastases in her adrenal gland and lymph nodes around the lung...small spots still on the lung ...
Toddy = Courage
- By D1 · New reply November 14, 2009
- 5 replies
- Whenever I feel overwhelmed by life, I think of Toddy and her courage, and I'm reminded of the resilience of the human spirit. May Toddy remain well and a precious inspiration to us all....especially ...
my cancer journey
- By frank50 · New reply November 14, 2009
- 13 replies
- when i first found out i had a lung cancer a tumor about a size of a walnut, i started a searching and learning and finding out all about this problem. alternative methods sounded the most logical option,probably ...
Anyone had a spot on the LUNG that was not Cancer
- By ati5571 · New reply November 13, 2009
- 8 replies
- My mom is scheduled for surgery on the 17th. She had chemo/radiation and finished Sept 25th. Scans done by surgeon showed a spot on the other lung. They believe it is infection/imflammation, and sent ...
BAKING SODA & MAPLE SYRUP CURE
- By bixbabe44 · New reply November 13, 2009
- 54 replies
- Is there anyone out there who has tried the baking soda & maple syrup cure for lung cancer?? I was told by my oncologist that I had at least stage IIIB NSCLC and am supposed to have PET & CT Scan of brain ...
Oncologist in Michigan
- By jennyjk30 · New reply November 13, 2009
- 6 replies
- does anyone have a good oncologist in Michigan they would recommend? Thanks, Jenny ...
ANYONE DOING AVASTIN ALONE??????????
- By kitkat4ever · New reply November 12, 2009
- 11 replies
- Is anyone here doing maintanence avastin alone ?? I need some quick help as my "new" oncologist seems as lost as me..BUT he is smart!!! Hanging in there kat ...
Dr. Love Lung????
- By dachshundlover · New reply November 11, 2009
- 32 replies
- I watched the video and it seemed like soft porn to me...please do not tell me this was released to the public......I'm sorry if I've offended anyone but I watched it and do NOT like it...I did not like ...
Understanding Stigma---Wow
- By BetsyT · New reply November 11, 2009
- 5 replies
- I ran across this report written back in 2003 re. Stigma- "Beliefs Determine Behavior" Although written to address the stigma around AIDS , Lung Cancer can be substituted throughout. This guy nails it ...
Changing LC Awarenss month
- By lbp08 · New reply November 10, 2009
- 2 replies
- Is there enough interest in changing this to another month? I for one would like to see it moved to another month and not have it fall into the Smoke Out month and not have it follow BC month. What about ...
1 more question, please ... this time about lymph node
- By GutsyCheryl · New reply November 10, 2009
- 3 replies
- Hi Friends, I need your opinion/advice on something. If you had an enlarged lymph node in your abdomen, and over a period of several months it began shrinking, and continued shrinking to a SUBSTANTIALLY ...
My Mom has passed
- By peace33 · New reply November 9, 2009
- 19 replies
- Hi friends, I just wanted to let everyone know that my Mom passed away on Wednesday, 11/4, in the morning, peacefully in her sleep, without pain. We miss her more than words can say, but we're thankful ...
Daily Survival Kit for Serious Illness
- By Yankeespie · New reply November 9, 2009
- 6 replies
- You don’t have to agree with all of this all of the time. But if it generally speaks to you, try to read all or parts of it every day, or have it read to you. Part of the help is in the doing, regardless ...
November
- By Nitatx · New reply November 9, 2009
- 1 reply
- If you have email that allows a signature statement, I have added that November is National Lung Cancer and Alzheimers awareness month. Think how many times your email can be forwarded... I have had several ...
FUNDING/AWARENESS
- By ati5571 · New reply November 8, 2009
- 9 replies
- Upate to my original post: Well today was the day that i set up a table at Walmart. I passed out tons of info, bracelets, pens, candy, all supplied to be by LCA & Lungevity. I did pretty good for 4 hrs ...
update
- By McKee1387 · New reply November 8, 2009
- 2 replies
- hi my name is amber my mother is jeannie-babs. she hasent been on in awhile. these new chemo drugs r kicking her butt. she has been sick alot more. she is still on altima and carbo but they diluted the ...
Where to spend your research dollars???
- By berlin2 · New reply November 7, 2009
- 3 replies
- I know so many of you are experts on this subject. What is the best place to make a monetary contribution towards research in lung cancer treatment? Thanks for your input. Jane ...
I just need to vent... I am so mad!
- By AngelBoBaby · New reply November 7, 2009
- 29 replies
- I am just so tired of the ignorance of people when it comes to lung cancer. I am absolutely at my wits end. To make a long story short, a message was written by a family member about hating cigarettes ...
Woke up with blood in eye
- By MikeS5 · New reply November 6, 2009
- 4 replies
- I just have a question for the group, my wife woke up this morning with a blood spot in her eye. This has never occurred before. She is on Tarceva (1 1/2 years) and is on a maintenance treatment of Alimta ...