Full of supportive resources, our online lung cancer forum at CancerCompass.com is a valuable way for cancer patients and their loved ones to share stories, information and research. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancers/lung-cancer/1,0,119,3.htm Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My situtation is this.  I am an American living in Thailand.  I had an episode of ^BP that could not be controlled.  There was a CT scan preformed to determined if the renal artery was restricted.  No restriction but tumors were found on the L Adrenal and in the upper L lung and the finding of the radiologist was they were malignant.  After consulting with specialists it was determined to remove the adrenal tumor and follow the lung lesion.  The adrenal tumor was removed and was begign.  A three month follow up CT scan of the lung showed no change.  The recommendation now is either a six month follow up CT scan or the removal of the upper lobe of the left lung.   I would appreciate any thoughts or imput.  It seems to me that six months is a long time to go without a follow up and that removal of the lobe is a bit extreme also. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41362,0.htm CharlesWayne Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The best strateggies for Help the body to get rid of cancer is detox: - Bowel - Hidrocolontherapy and the protocol of Dra. Hulda Clark parasite clean and her bowel protocol clean - Kidneys - NQi - Núcleo Quelado Inteligente - a Brazilian produt 100% naturel with phosphorus help the kidneys and de gallblader and also the protocol of kidney cleanse Dra. Hulda Clark - Liver and Gallblader - the cleanse with olive oil Epsom salt Limon, we see the galstones out of the duct bils and liver ducts 6 cleans, or until no moore stones in the last clean. - Liver Clean of ascaris a worm that is inside of all people who dies with cancer. - Coloidal : Silver, Gold, coper to reforce imunity - Digestive Enzymes - to help with the detox - the toxins need to get out of our body quick - Cat's claw - Pau de arco or Ipê Roxo - Aloés or babosa - Laetrice - B17 - Make the blood diet from Dr. Dadamo - Don't eat: Sugar Meat Milk and all that is make with milk only can eat butter in low quantity Beans and soya and all beans Potatos Pork All the food that came from the sea (only fish is allowed) Oat, advocat, sintetic C vitamin - Eat organic food - To clean heavy metals  take Metionin, Cysteine, biotin, tiamin. - Drink filter water and 2 lit - Make sports because the oxygen and the toxins - Meditation - Hipnose to understand what cause this and acept the situtation and get peace on our heart. The machines that are good: - Zapper - Zapper candida and fungal parasites, and allmost everything that is prejudicial of our body the zapper destroy and we can do it in our own home. - Viber machine is very very good - Ozonetherapy - Photontherapy Sorry about my english I'm portuguese. All the things I talk about result for some people but doesn't result in others but we only know if we try. thank You       http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41283,0.htm Aninhas Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT help! i have a very dry skin right due to http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41210,0.htm alana Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT My husband has stage 3b lung cancer and has just decided to stop the chemo.  After each of the two treatments he has taken he got terribly sick with pneumonia as well as all the other things that come with chemo.  I respect his decision but don't know what happens next.  I worry about taking care of him myself and if I have the capabilities to do it.  Does anyone know what I can expect?  I feel like I am walking around with a blindfold on.  Any responses would be helpful   thanks http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41184,0.htm wpsdaughter Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I have been with this cancer site for quite a while It has helped reading about people with lung cancer. It is over two years since my husband has been diagnoised with stage 3 lung cancer He tood the chemo & radiation  It did seems to help & they said the tumor had gotten smaller. My husband & I were happy with this It came back after a year & they said he could not take any more chemo or radiation At this point he is getting very weak The doctor said we should tell him that there is nothing else they can do. I refuse too do this because no one  knows my husband like I do after 35 years of marriage. He has asked where do I go from here I think if he knows the truth he will just give up I think in the back of his mind he really knows because he feels so bad & the time will come when he will be sure but why rush it I am not sure if I am making the right decision  Has anyone had to face this? Joan http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41177,0.htm Spitfire76 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My husband had his first chemo treatment for NSCLC last Thursday.  He had diarrhea the night of the treatment, and then it was over. After two days, however, he got extremely tired, and felt like he could barely move. His voice has been very husky, almost like he has laryngitis. Now, tonight, he feels like his mouth is very sore, and the food doesn't taste right. His chemo, by the way, is Taxatere and Cisplatin.  He will be seeing his onc. on Thursday, but would like some feedback from you folks on whether or not you have experienced similar symptoms. Anything you can share is most appreciated!! Thank you Mary Ann http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41081,0.htm teachoz Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT In August I was diagnosed with NSCLC. It is also in my bones, 2 lymph nodes and I have lesions on my brain.  I have already had full brain radiation and also radiation to the tops of my femurs. I'm getting an MRI this week so we will know how well the brain radiation worked.  I started Tarceva in September and during the past few weeks I have lost my appetite.  Nothing tastes good.  I am able to drink Ensure, but I'm getting bored and want food.  I am a 48 year-old mother of 3 and I need to keep eating!  Does anybody have any suggestions? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41068,0.htm rosieclare Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi, After investigations(FNAC) ,it found that my mother 65 yrs old has lung cancer-adenocarcinoma grade II. she is having a multiple nodules in her right lung and out of which the largest nodule is of size approx 3 to 4 cm. it has also appeared that there is one nodule around liver of size approx 3 cms.As per my doctor the cancer is in advanced stage and needed to start treatment. this treatment includes combination of radiations and chemotherapy. As per my experience and knowledge the chemotherapy or radiation has other affects on human body and also is very painfull. so how to prepare the patient to take these radiations or chemotherapy so that it does not have other side effect on patient body. I have heard that few food supplemets(in form of gel or something) available in market claiming that they are good and very affective in cancer.like agel enterprise products EXO and UMI. are these products really good for cancer patient? PLEASE HELP ME IN TAKING DECISION WHETHER IS IT GOOD TO GO FOR ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF TREATMENT ALONG WITH THE CONVENTIONAL METHODS. Thanks Vin http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40997,0.htm vin333 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My mom has primary lung cancer with multiple brain mets and has been treated with steroids and radiation to the brain.  Her symptoms have been all neurologicalbeginning with speech, memory and vision problems.  She has now become very confused, angry and anxious.  Having always known her as a very soft and kind person it is very difficult to now see her so difficult and abusive.  I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has encoutered a similar situation and if you have any advise on how to handle things.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40962,0.htm AmandaM Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi, my question has to do with my father in law who has just been diagnosed with lung cancer with metastasis to the stomach.  He had prostate cancer about 2 years ago, was treated with radiation, and went into remission.  Now he has stomach & lung cancers.  My question is whether a possible treatment would be removal of his stomach and the affected lung.  Would surgery to remove his stomach (all or a portion of it) and a lung be an option for treatment?  He's 70 and I don't think he'll be able to tolerate chemo and I don't know whether he can have any more radiation. Thanks http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40943,0.htm generic613 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi, everyone My husband, Joe, had his first chemo treatment today for Stage IV non small-cell lung cancer (squamous cell).  He got Taxatere and Cisplatin, with anti-nausea drug, Benadryl, Dexamethasone, Lasix, and the pill, Emend. They gave him all those things before the chemo, and he did great!!  He actually slept for about an hour during treatment, and ate lunch and snack while we were there. They did great with giving him the taxatere, but were dripping the Cisplatin so slowly that the dr. yelled at them when he came through the treatment room, and they changed the speed of the drip. I swear we would still be there now if they hadn't done that. They told us about possible side effects to look for this week: fever, chills, and vomiting that we should call about if it happens.  The only real problem he has tonight is some shaking of his hands. I told him I thought it was the dex because that happens on my dex day, too.  Does everyone agree about that?? Let me know if you have comments or ideas to share. We'd appreciate it! Thank you so much. Mary Ann http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40930,0.htm teachoz Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hello,My mother has just finished her 4th chemo cycle with cisplatin and gemcitabine. She is due for at least 1 or 2 more cycles before the end of the year. She has stage 4 nonsmall cell lung cancer. She was on Tarceva for about a year before the cancer spread to her bones and her brain and she was switched from Tarceva to chemo.She's bit quite sick on the chemo, it's been tough for her with the fatigue and nausea. We noticed a new issue a few days ago though. She usually gets her chemo IV in her right hand. She's noticed that one of the veins in that hand is sticking up and it's very hard, like a rock. The nurse mentioned it could be phlebitis. Mum says it's quite sore to the touch.Has anyone else had the same problem? Is this serious or nothing to worry about?Many thanks,Helen http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40889,0.htm hjk78 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT i have been on tarceva for 5 years, all of a sudden now i am having the tarceva rash  blisters all over eyes and inside my nose. i look like a little monster, i get antibiotics for it, which i have had several times this year. anyone else have side effects from tarceva ?  i may not be able to work today as i an a hair dresser,  people will think i am dressed for halloween. i am blessed to be alive i am not conplaining but just wondered who out there could give me some advice.    thanks friends and god bless you all who have been on this journey. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40855,0.htm jusykitty Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hi, my mom has Lung cancer NSC stage wet III B and has been received 1 cycle of chemo which was 6 chemo and 3 weeks each.The first two chemo did not work but has been working since the thrid one work but stopped working at last so her doctor suggested her to start on Tarceva with 100mg and start Tarceva 150 mg one month after. My mom has taken tarceva for almost two weeks, she has rash on her faces and has been suffering from Diarrhea. However, on these two days, she started to cough again and the pain on her back comes back. I am wondering if anyone knows if this is normal for her and how long will Tarceva normally start to work? Please help. Thanks!! Louis http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40856,0.htm louis1989 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hello,My sister had a wedge biopsy on her left lung....The doc said she would be in hospital just overnight.   He also said she would be a little sore from surgery at incision sites.  Well, she was discharged from hospital today, Saturday and has been in a lot of pain.  Also, she has been on oxygen because her numbers are low.  She also had to be discharged with it.    Is it normal to need oxygen after a wedge biopsy? And, how long do you think she will need it?  Thank you and God Bless.Danielle  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40786,0.htm Lil_Sis Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Hello-My mother has been diagnosed with stage IIIa lung cancer.  The primary tumor was on the right upper lobe with mestases to the lymph nodes on the same side.  After they biopsied the lung, they classified her with NSCLC and scheduled her for a lobectomy.  The day of her surgery they biopsied her lymph nodes via mediastinopathy (sp?).  She tested positive on one side and they cancelled the surgery.  They told her she had NSCLC with nueroendocrine features, which I believe is also classified as atypical carcinoid.  My understanding is this is a rare lung cancer and there really isn't a 'standard' method of treatment.  They did remove my mom's upper right lobe and 45 lymph nodes a week ago Tuesday.  20 of the 45 nodes tested positive.  They will re-present her case at tumor board today and let us know what they recommend to be the next step.  It sounds like this type of cancer doesn't respond well to chemo?  If that's true, I'm guessing radiation would be the next step.Does anyone have any experience with this cancer and the treatment of it? It makes me nervous to hear it's 'rare' and they just don't have enough cases to know what works & what doesn't.  I'm scared and want to make sure we're doing what's best.Thank you for your time...Becky http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40751,0.htm rc78374 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My Dad has been struggling through stage 4 NSCLC for 18 months. He is 6'+ tall and weighed 206 pre-diagnosis. He is down to 133. How thin can he get? I know this is an odd question, he is just so frail, how can he go on. He has actually been eating more lately, I couldn't believe that he has continued to lose weight at such a rapid rate. It has been about 10 pounds this month alone with basically no activity? How thin does a patient get when they go through this??? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40770,0.htm JerzyNola Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Help,I will not bore you with all i have been through with my metastastic small cell lung cancer. I have taken Alimta for about a year.  I am having some side affects that my Oncology Doctor says are not caused by the Alimta, but other docotrs say they are finding are side effects and may get worse.  They are limiting  me getting exercise and going out of the house.  It seems like it is a different set of problems every couple of trreatments.  I live for those good days every 21 days and I am not getting them the last couple of months. My cancer is very stable at this  point. It is just the side effects. Terrible bile taste in my mouth 7/24 and trouble with my equaliberium.  Any help would be appreciated.Thanks and God Bless,Jo http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40729,0.htm Jo_Anne_golfer Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I mentioned before on this board that my husband had been diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer about a year after my one-year anniversary of being diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. . Now, with PET scans, CT scans, and a lung biopsy all behind us, and a visit to the onc. today, we are ready for treatment.We know now that he has squamous cell NSCLC.  The dr. mentioned he probably had about a year with no treatment, and a little more than that with treatment. Next Thursday, Oct. 22, they want to start chemo. The onc. wants to do a combination of Taxotere (Docetaxel) and Cisplatin (Platinol).  Has anyone out there been on this particular combo?  If so, how were the side effects, and how did it work on your cancer? My husband is very scared about how the treatment will affect him. Please share your stories with us, good or bad, so we know what to expect.Thank you so much!!Mary Ann http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40678,0.htm teachoz Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My mom(70yo)was diagnosed stage 3 lung cancer,tumour 24*37mm in upper  lobe of the left lung,mets in lymph nodes of the mediastinum 30*25,10mm.,adenous cr.cells were found out on punction. She had 4 chemo, after 1and 2 the tumour shrunk, after 3-4 it had stabilized.At the moment she is preparing for RT(traditional).Having visited a new cyber clinic I was recomended(not insisted on) to have treatment on cyberknife for the turmour only, mets should be radiated with a common way (linac, cobalt) because of them inaccessible location for CK.RT Radiologist  was sceptical of the efficiency of CK and advised to have  a traditional RT treatment. Is any sence to try CK in my case?Thank you so much.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40627,0.htm Olleh Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My mother had her right upper lobe removed via VATS last Tuesday.  She came home from the hospital Sunday.  On Monday morning, she notices a walnut-sized lump at the incision site under her arm and some swelling.  By the middle of the day, the swelling had increased 2-3 times.  We called and talked to a nurse that told us it was just fluid and should be fine.  I of course am still worried about it.  Has anyone experieced this and if so, how long did the swelling last? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40633,0.htm rc78374 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My uncle was dianogsed with stage 4 lung cancer in Aug of this year.  We have been very close all my life, he is like my second dad.  The cancer is small cell and has spread to his liver and bones.  He is always on oxygen and is soo weak.  He is has finished his second round of chemo.  I know that things are not good for him, but it is so hard to see him like he is.  I don't know what to say to him. I want to be positive, and try to make him laugh, but it is so hard.  i am so scared that he can see the fear in my eyes.  Last night when I saw him he said that he was so tired of all this sh##.  I keep trying to be upbeat, but seeing him in so much pain is so hard.  I am trying to spend time with him, telling him stories about my little one to make him laugh, and keep his mind off of the pain.  It is so hard to see him like this, he was such a big tough guy and to see him so skinny & weak it about kills me.  Any advice on how to deal with all this?  I am so angry about this, why does he have to suffer like this?  Thanks for letting me vent!!!!!!!!! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40638,0.htm joeysmom33 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT HelloI was diagnosed with lung cancer and about to start chemo, im a wreck, and I know the doc has explained his "verbiage" so to speak, but can any of you tell me how chemo is administered and what to expect? I need reassurance from others that the chemo wont kill me, im frightened. How long does chemo take, Im choosing the IV, so what does that entail? I know my doc can answer all these questions, but newly dx makes me want to read and google myself to exhaustion. Thanks you and god bless. Im a 45 yr old female and a smoker (former) I feel like many would say I deserve this because I smoked, I have not told my daughters yet! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40582,0.htm hopeb Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT I was diagnosed in October, 2007 with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.  I am Progesterone Negative, Estrogen Positive and Her2Nu Negative.  I tested positive for the BrCA1 gene.  An Oncotype DX was done on my tumor and it tested to be a very aggressive cancer and I have a 34% chance of recurrence.I did a double masectomy, DIEP flap reconstruct in October, 2007.  I underwent 6 treatments Doxorubicin, Docetaxel and Cyclophosphamide.  I am currently taking Arimidex.  I had my ovaries removed (uterus was already gone). A few weeks ago I noticed some swelling in my neck.  I went to my oncologist and he ordered a CT Scan.  The CT scan showed the neck issue was not cancer, but I have a 5.5 MM noncalcified nodule abutting the major fissure within the superior segment right lower lobe of my lung.  I also have an additional smaller 4 mm pleural based nodule and additional small flatter regions of apparent pleural thickening noted posteriorly at the same level. I am going to have a Pet Scan done next week.  Has anyone else encountered this issue?  I know it is what it is and worrying isn't going to help, but I want to know what questions to ask and what this may be.  Any suggestions are welcome. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40536,0.htm Bella_Louise Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT My Dad was just diagnosed today with advanced lung cancer. I am his primary caretaker. He doesn't fully understand so it's difficult for me to speak with him about his options. One of his doctors said they could do a biopsy and then he could take Tarceva. Another doctor advised us against that because of his weakened state. He can take care of his basic needs but he needs me here to cook and make sure he's taking his medications. Lately it's been hard for him to get out of bed. I don't know what to do about the Tarceva. The doctor who suggested it said there are no side effects. After reading about it, that's not true. I'm afraid if I start him on the pills they will take him out of the little comfort zone he's in right now. He is 93 years old. Can I have your opinions? I'm basically all alone so I have to decide everything by myself so your thoughts are appreciated.Also, would they prescribe Tarceva without a biopsy? My Dad got a PET scan which showed advanced cancer. One tumor is over 9cm and it's spread to lymphs. The doctor who doesn't think he should take treatment also doesn't think he should do the biopsy. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40432,0.htm TabithaS Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT