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Small cell lung cancer
Support for those diagnosed with small cell lung cancer.
Discussion leaders: Ann
Im so happy
- By LIsaLisa1 · New reply 8:15 pm
- 4 replies
- Hello to all my good friends here, My dad had his results back from his xray after his 2nd set of chemo(he has 6 in total), the doctors where very pleased said his tumour had shrunk. I feel so excited ...
back pain
- By wifeofhubby62 · New reply 7:23 pm
- 4 replies
- Teeible back pain excuritatin pain radiate throught the bottom of back straight across back and up center of spine. Suppose to start 5 round of chemo tuesday any idea what's causing this pain ...
Progression of disease
- By dallas80 · New reply 6:46 pm
- 2 replies
- Hi, I know everyone is different when it comes to the progression of SCLC Extensive stage. The stats are poor. I have been trying to find out from doctors what I can expect in the line of care my husband ...
Our visit to Indiana University....
- By Kymomof4 · New reply 3:39 pm
- 10 replies
- Good Morning Everyone, Boy we had a long day yesterday....... At this time, Chelsea was not accepted into the research program, which was related to her still not being fully recovered from her pneumonia ...
PET Scan Results
- By MikeVeasy · New reply 12:27 pm
- 18 replies
- I have received the results of my PET scan performed earlier this month. It is clear. Three of the best words I have ever heard!!! Mike ...
Info: Dont know if this has been posted or not
- By llacy · New reply 10:43 am
- 2 replies
- Has anyone visited the site: www.oncologystat.com? I am by no means promoting it, however, it seems like a lot of good information and updates can be received from there. Its an oncology site and all ...
Small cell lung cancer liver mets
- By dallas80 · New reply yesterday at 3:20 am
- 11 replies
- Hi, My husband, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer extensive stage with liver mets in late June 2009. He has had five three week cycle treatments of Carboplatin and Etoposite ...
EVERYTHING tastes horrible to my father...
- By CliffsDaughters · New reply November 5, 2009
- 17 replies
- Everything my father eats TASTES horrible. He literally forces food down. He says it tastes like a combination of motor oil/vinegar/hot sauce. He gags and is contantly complaining about it. He has lost ...
Long term survival
- By Marg · New reply November 5, 2009
- 22 replies
- I have seen people post about 8 or 10 years survival with sclc. Here is my question: is that limited sclc or ext sclc? Also, did they have surgery? I don't mean to split hairs, but need a little lift ...
Chelsea is finally back home...
- By Kymomof4 · New reply November 4, 2009
- 10 replies
- Hi All, I just wanted to let everyone know Chelsea came home Monday night....been so busy haven't had the chance to share the great news!!! She is still on oxygen at home and receiving IV antibiotics ...
Just Asking others With Small Cell Lung Cancer
- By 8wall · New reply November 4, 2009
- 13 replies
- Was just checking in with other Extenive Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer..I'm Diagnosed sinced last October.Haning in there.I did have Brain metasisization about 6-8 weeks a go..Have memory loss now.The ...
My beautiful mum
- By fulham · New reply November 4, 2009
- 9 replies
- It's great to hear such positive stories on this site. My mum was diagnosed with limited SCLC on 14/10/09 and has just started on carboplatin and etopside. Since diagnosis I've done nothing but cry even ...
Two Years ago today...
- By ill_rob · New reply November 3, 2009
- 17 replies
- ... cat scan came back showing a baseball size tumor in my left lung with plueral effusion and some enlarged lymph nodes. Dx sclc-ld. Fast forward 2 years. I just came back from a hell week (due to the ...
Any survivors??
- By Nannysgirl28 · New reply November 3, 2009
- 9 replies
- Hello! My grandmother was recently diagnosed with extensive small cell lung cancer. It has not reached all of her body, but has started to spread. I am in desperate need of some inspiration and hope ...
Pneumonia and pulminary embolism
- By lel9355 · New reply November 2, 2009
- 3 replies
- My dad was declared NED last Monday. By Thursday he was hospitalized for the first time since being diagnosed with extensive small cell in August 2008. He has a blood clot in his lungs and pneumonia on ...
displaced anger?
- By BridgetteMom · New reply November 2, 2009
- 13 replies
- The pharmaceuticals don't want a cure. They want a treatment. Only treatments have repeat customers. The Health care companies want to limit you and still charge you exorbitant fees. The Doctors what ...
Chelsea is out of ICU... :o)
- By Kymomof4 · New reply November 2, 2009
- 18 replies
- Hi Everyone, Your thoughts and prayers are working!!!! The pneumonia is improving and she was transfered back to a regular floor yesterday!!! Yahhh!!! She is still requiring oxygen and will be on IV antibiotics ...
October 21, 2009 10:07 a.m.
- By StacieK · New reply November 2, 2009
- 24 replies
- My dear Dad, Jim, passed away peacefully last Wednesday. I held his hand while he took his last peaceful breath. I am so proud to be his daughter. He taught me so much and gave me so much love I am forever ...
extensive sclc..any survivors past 2 years?3yrs?4yrs??
- By Daughter816 · New reply November 1, 2009
- 69 replies
- Please tell me there are you miracles out there that are still going strong with extensive sclc???? Anyone in remission??? I need my Dad and he just began the battle,he's doing ok,feels good and no reaction ...
Budwig Diet
- By LIsaLisa1 · New reply November 1, 2009
- 16 replies
- Hi My Dad has sclc, and was wondering if it would be a good idea to try the Budwig Diet. Please could you help me with information, and if you think it really is a good thing. Also if he took this remedy ...