Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage II

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

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After lung removal help

By Cymmfy · New reply yesterday at 12:29 pm
31 replies
Classification pT2b N1. My husband a fit 73 year old has had his right lung removed Feb 28 2013 and has now seen the oncologist who has said he should have 4 cycles of Chemo as a preventative of the decease ...

Chemo not recommended

By legal_nurse · New reply June 17, 2013
16 replies
Has anyone ever heard of an oncologist not recommending chemo because too much time had lapsed from the lobectomy until the first evaluation with the oncologist? Lobectomy was 8/24 and first appointment ...

Body aches/ feeling low

By jules1306 · New reply June 14, 2013
6 replies
I was diagnosed with Stage II NSCLC in October 2011. Had third of my right lung removed due to 2 small tumours and activity found in 1 nodule. I then had 4 cycles of Cisplatin/Gemzar which I completed ...

Upper right lung removed March 20, 2013.

By Ricardo03 · New reply June 11, 2013
9 replies
Hello I have just turned 61 in May and the surgery was successful. There were a few complications that extended my stay at VGH and was released after 13 days. The recovery has been ok but still have issues ...

to port or not to port

By deschl · New reply June 10, 2013
34 replies
please help me my inspire friends I am scheduled for surgery next week to input a port my onc stressed he thought that was the best way to go as I am to receive a total of four doses every three weeks ...

Cant hold anything down

By Veramk · New reply May 30, 2013
8 replies
Hi I just had my first cycle of chemo....Cisplatin and Vinorelbine on Monday! And today I find myself unable to eat or drink anything without it come back up also with diarrhea. My antinausea drugs are ...

first chemo

By ritesh · New reply May 30, 2013
3 replies
Atlast got over the confusion between chemo and targted therapy.moms first chemo starts day after tommorow ,need your help guys any precautions any questions to ask the oncs .also mom has an acute ulcer ...

chemo or targeted therapy

By ritesh · New reply May 29, 2013
6 replies
First of all i got to thank each and every one who has ever posted on this wonderful site.the information i have received from u guys has helped us a lot!!!!! My mom was dx adenocarcinoma 2 months back ...

PET SCAN RESULTS

By Carpat · New reply May 27, 2013
5 replies
Hi again folks, Well had results Friday and worst fears confirmed, there is a hotspot flowing like a light bulb. The SUV (whatever that is) is max 17.5 when apparently an SUV of 5-6 is pretty much def ...

Starting Chemo...

By marachandler · New reply May 24, 2013
6 replies
I posted a few days ago...but my mind wont stop with questions.....so please figure me and my questions.... I will be 1 month post op (LUL)....I am still having alot of nerve pain...my Onco feels I am ...

Newly Diagnosed

By marachandler · New reply May 22, 2013
24 replies
Well,I posted a month or so ago...regarding 2 nodules in my left lung (10 mm and 7 mm) that were being monitored by CT scans every 6 mths.....3 years passed with no change (I had insisted on being checked ...

Starting Chemo...advice?

By marachandler · New reply May 21, 2013
19 replies
Hi all!...Just wanted to thank everyone for all the info you share...although it is unfortunate that we are a member of this community...I am thankful for such an uplifting,informative site....with such ...

Is it scar tissue or cancer?

By female56 · New reply May 20, 2013
1 reply
O.K. I have had a LLL, then chemo. Had my 6 week CT scan and the result was inconclusive as to whether or not it is scar tissue or cancer. Scheduled for a PET scan in 2 days time. I was hoping for better ...

How many nodes get removed???

By saintsfan1 · New reply May 18, 2013
10 replies
Posted this in a reply but maybe should have created a new message..... How is the number of nodes to be removed during surgery determined? Is it surgeon discretion? Is it based on what surgeon sees at ...

Cancer Recurrence

By Carpat · New reply May 16, 2013
13 replies
I was diagnosed last June, had LUL, all removed with no spread. Had four sessions of aduvant chemo (cisplatin and gemcitabine) Last session 27 Dec 2012. CT scan around end Jan/early Feb - all clear. Fast ...

Help and Advice Please

By Carpat · New reply May 15, 2013
7 replies
I went back today for the results of my 2nd CT scan after chemo (finished Chemo end Dec 2012). There is a "suspicious" area that has developed in the soft tissue between what's left of my left lung and ...

You decide...Cancer wins or you win? Its all about attitude...You

By Miracleatruestory · Posted May 13, 2013
0 replies
I know how most feel having stage four inoperable cancer myself. I am sharing this in hope to inspire... The longer I live the more I realize the impact attitude has on life. Attitude to me, is more important ...

frustrated

By moasrd · New reply May 3, 2013
7 replies
I had a breathing test and echocardiogram scheduled for tomorrow. Necessary to access before my surgery. Was informed late this afternoon that echo is on hold because insurance will not pay for it. Doctor ...

angry, frustrated and scared

By moasrd · New reply May 2, 2013
9 replies
Went for lobotomy on Thursday. Woke up to pain and bad news. They were not able to remove lobe because the tumor has crossed into the chest wall. They did biopsy and explored some. Next step is radiation ...

New and nervous

By invinsiblemom · New reply April 29, 2013
22 replies
Hi everyone and thank you for the inspiration, information and sense of community. I was told there was a mass on an X-ray on Feb. 17 and had a 5.3cm tumor and upper left lobe removed march 4. nodes were ...

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