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Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage I

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

I do not worry

nheepdanes
  • By nheepdanes · New reply 9:06 pm
  • 2 replies
  • I do not worry about my cancer coming back. I was in the medical profession and I am very aware that it will come back someday, somewhere in my body. So, why worry until it does come back. All I am doing ...

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 ...

x-ray vs ct scans

maineack
  • By maineack · New reply November 15, 2009
  • 10 replies
  • I am in a clinical trial that requires only chest x-rays every 3 months up to 2 yrs from study entry then every 6 months during yrs 3-5 from study entry. My question; Is this going to detect any cancer ...

Good case for adjuvant chemo?

Again
  • By Again · New reply November 15, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • (URL Vats 21 May 09, Stage 1A) Got my first 4-month CT results. Surgeon says still healing from surgery and still keeping an eye on three ~5x5mm nodules outside that now-gone URL (two in LRL, one in ULL ...

LUNG CANCER STAGE 1A SURVIVAL RATE

NANASLOVE007
  • By NANASLOVE007 · New reply November 15, 2009
  • 30 replies
  • what is the survival rate for STAGE 1 LUNG CANCER? I had the entire lobe removed including surrounding lymph nodes.....no treatment recommended...I worry so much about it coming back, but being so small ...

Surgery is scheduled

lorbethm
  • By lorbethm · New reply November 14, 2009
  • 33 replies
  • Reminder note: My new mass is on my right ovary. This is taken directly from my caring bridge site... ******** Well, the news is mixed news. I am scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. The mass is now 10 ...

Anyone still smoking

nheepdanes
  • By nheepdanes · New reply November 13, 2009
  • 52 replies
  • I stopped when I had the ULL surgery but with so much stress and under so much pain I am thinking of starting again. At least I won't be so stressed out. Does anyone still smoke that has had the surgery ...

NED!

CherylField
  • By CherylField · New reply November 12, 2009
  • 16 replies
  • I had my 6 month CT scan this week - NED!!!! I'm now 4 years out ...

I NEED MY FRIENDS PRAYERS AGAIN

stage1
  • By stage1 · New reply November 12, 2009
  • 16 replies
  • The doctors just found 2 lumps in my sisters breast, one in the left and one in the right breast. They don't know if it is cancer but they said it looked "suspicious". I am so afraid for her. She is very ...

Hard Decision: 1B adjuvant chemo or not?

dm6maj7
  • By dm6maj7 · New reply November 11, 2009
  • 48 replies
  • I've been advised by my surgeon, who removed a 4cm adenocarcinoma last month (RLL, RML removed; no lymph node involvement) that the cancer has been removed, not to get chemo, just to live my life and ...

looking for a excellent thoraci surgeon in europe

ak88
  • By ak88 · New reply November 9, 2009
  • 11 replies
  • hi everyone. I'm 48 y.o and have just been diagnosed as having stage 1a NSCLC of the left lower lobe. I had bilateral node enlargement and during surgery I initially had a mediasternoscopy where the nodes ...

Has anyone ever had DEPRESSION/ANXIETY after sugery???

myanjoshmama
  • By myanjoshmama · New reply November 8, 2009
  • 12 replies
  • Hello everyone, For those of you who dont know, my mother had VATS (URL) on 7/2/09. She had NSCLC Stage 1b. She has been recovering excellently! After the surgery, about 8 weeks post op, my mother was ...

cancer nutrition

ak88
  • By ak88 · New reply November 5, 2009
  • 6 replies
  • Hi everyone in a previous discussion someone mentioned cancer diets and to avoid sugars etc. can someone tell me exactly what this diet is, can we eat honey, spaghetti, etc or is this to be avoided as ...

A story of healing

strawberrydude
  • By strawberrydude · New reply November 3, 2009
  • 1 reply
  • My heart is full of joy. The experience of having lung cancer and overcoming it has been a spiritual one. The tumour was found two year ago and I refused to have anything done because all tests were inconclusive ...

Rib pain

nheepdanes
  • By nheepdanes · New reply October 30, 2009
  • 15 replies
  • I am now 3 months post surgery and still have an unbelievable amount of rib pain where they moved them. I wish they had just broken then as they would be healed by now. Did anyone else experience this ...

Stage 1 non small cell lung cancer

stage1
  • By stage1 · New reply October 29, 2009
  • 97 replies
  • January 2009, chest pain caused me to go to ER to have it checked out. Never had pain in my chest like this.... CT scan revealed lung mass, and they were sure it was cancerous.. Met with surgeon, oncologist ...

PET scans

nheepdanes
  • By nheepdanes · New reply October 29, 2009
  • 20 replies
  • I had a left upper lobectomy on 7/29. My oncologist told me before surgery that with a tumor at 1.6 cm I would not need chemo but he left the decision up to me. He told me the side effects of two types ...

Cyberknife cured my lung cancer

kayva
  • By kayva · New reply October 28, 2009
  • 12 replies
  • I had my six month follow up yesterday and I am NED, It has now been a year and a half since my treatment with Cyberknife. The doctor told me I was a "pioneer" inasmuch as I was also a candidate for surgery ...

OUR PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED!!!!

stage1
  • By stage1 · New reply October 27, 2009
  • 20 replies
  • I just got a call from my onc about 30 min ago and I am NED!!! Oh my gosh... I am so happy I can hardly type through the tears... His exact words were "everything is perfect" He said the spot he saw that ...

just went for six month check-up

maddy1977
  • By maddy1977 · New reply October 27, 2009
  • 10 replies
  • Went to Sloan on Friday for my six month check-up. Dr. said everything was fine lungs were clear and not to see him in another six months but he was waiting to get the actual radiology report. He received ...

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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