Message Board Discussions

Lung Cancer

Full of supportive resources, our online lung cancer forum is a valuable way for cancer patients and their loved ones to share stories and information, research treatment options and connect online. Explore our online lung cancer resources today.

Adenocarcinoma  Lung Cancer Squamous Cell  Oat Cell 
Small Cell 

Lung Cancer Discussions

TypeSubjectRepliesStartedRating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
medication Tarceva
close
My husband has lung cancer and had three types of chemo.  The doctor wants him to go on Tarceva.  Our copay for a one month supply is $2300.  Doe...
904/25/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Need some info
close
My Aunt just found our one month ago she has stage iv lung cancer.It is in her hip and many brain tumors..they cant do surg.She is almost done with her 3 weeks ...
004/25/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Can anyone survive stage four ...
close
Hi my name is Nikke, my mom was diagnosed w/stage iv lung cancer, about 3 weeks ago after having a persistent cough for about 6 mo. My mom doesn't smoke. Ba...
704/25/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
need information
close
My father-in-law recently found out that he had a mass on each of his lungs. This was found by an x-ray that was taken for another reason. Theyreferred him to a...
004/25/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Patient
/message-board/images/usertypes/patient

Message
need information
close
I have amall cell carcinoma lung and liver.  Anyone know of any new trials that are in the third or fourth stage that have had any sucess?
004/24/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Tarceva rash treatment
close
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer 15 months ago.He opted out of Chemo and radiation.He was given 8-12 months to live.He went with PH therapy and...
004/23/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Patient
/message-board/images/usertypes/patient

Message
please response if you are cou...
close
hello everyone, I have a NSCL staged 4 diagnosed august 2005 had all the treatments and did not work. They put me on Tarceva 150 mg and been taking it for two...
804/23/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
My Mother Died one week after ...
close
My Mother Died one week after start taking SACTIMA My mother will start taking Zactima treatment  after entering a research program.  50%  ...
104/23/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Tarceva shortness of breath si...
close
My husband has NSCLC , a tumor on each upper lobe. He just finished 68 radiation treatments 3 weeks ago.  More cancer, adenocarcinoma, was found on hi...
404/21/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Pleurx Catheter
close
Is anyone familiar with the pleurx catheter?  My husband had one placed a month ago and we were told that we probably would only have to drain it once a we...
204/21/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Dizziness or Vertigo
close
I am caring for my mother in law, she has stage 3b lung ca.  The doctors have stopped all radiation & chemo therapies because it was just too hard on h...
204/21/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
I think you are luckier in the...
close
Because over here we have a system called the 'postcode lottery' it means all depends on where you live whether you get treatment on the NHS for cancer....
104/20/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Mom seems to be getting increa...
close
Hi everyone.  First of all, I would like to thank everyone who responded to my posting about two weeks ago about how to know how much time one really has l...
1204/18/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Help new diagnosis
close
HiMy friend was diagnosed with lung cancer and they said it is in the brain and lymph nodes, that's all i know for nowcan anyone tell me anything about this...
204/18/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Desperate for More Stage IV Tr...
close
Hi, all,I've posted recently about my mother and her stage IV lung cancer. We are scheduled for a second opinion at University of Alabama on April 24 u...
1504/18/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Tarceva didn't work
close
My Mom was on tarceva for three months and it didn't work at all for her. The cancer tumors have grown along with another one showing up. The doctor suggest...
304/15/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Can you please help me think o...
close
Wed is our appt to discuss the pathology (type) report as well as treatment options.  My dad has been dx with stage III not sure if A or B.Alimta and Carbo...
204/14/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
mesothelioma - sutent
close
My dear friend who turned 80 and in very good health until recently is being likely diagnosed with mesothelioma pending a more detailed pathology report (i...
004/14/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Member
/message-board/images/usertypes/member

Message
What can we do for nausea afte...
close
I would like to know what success any of you have had with treating nausea after chemo. We will try anything as my dad is really feeling sick.Thanks
304/13/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Patient
/message-board/images/usertypes/patient

Message
Tarcevaside effects
close
its great to read back over all of the messages about Tarceva.I use this as my support network of people who know from experience! Its very encouraging to see...
004/12/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
New Here. Mom's Treatment Stop...
close
Hi, All.I’m new here, although, I sometimes read the messages here for hope and encouragement. This story is kind of long so please read it when you have ...
1004/12/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Caregiver
/message-board/images/usertypes/caregiver

Message
Last Days?
close
Hello, my dad is in Stage IV of this terrible disease. He can hardly sleep atll.  He is on oxygen 24/7 is very weak and is hardly eating. He is also o...
404/12/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Member
/message-board/images/usertypes/member

Message
Flax Seed Oil treatment
close
My friend's mother who is 74 year old and detected lung cancer. WHile going thorugh CancerCompass site, I found lot of information about various treatments....
204/12/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Patient
/message-board/images/usertypes/patient

Message
Tarceva
close
I would like to know if anyone has been on Tarceva for longer than a year and if anyone has had their tumor shrink from Tarceva? Also please any help for the aw...
904/11/08 Message Rating
Discussion started Patient
/message-board/images/usertypes/patient

Message
re: needing help
close
Hello I wanted to share that my husband and best friend, Mike passed away on March 11/08, one month tomorrow and I feel it is a lifetime already. He was diagnos...
104/10/08 Message Rating
Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next Last
member
Message
Latest Messages Show More
RE: Treatment for CML Posted by Best Isnt Easy on 07/07 12:30:12 AM
RE: Blood recovery Posted by YanaMom on 07/07 12:21:44 AM
RE: Blood recovery Posted by YanaMom on 07/07 12:18:53 AM
ct scan ok but cea level Posted by googie on 07/07 12:14:54 AM
RE: Blood recovery Posted by jcr65566 on 07/06 11:37:52 PM
RE: Daddy is at peace now Posted by eljoy18 on 07/06 11:35:07 PM
RE: GLIO IV FIRST SEIZURE Posted by sandram on 07/06 11:30:38 PM
RE: Supplements that the Posted by jcr65566 on 07/06 11:24:43 PM
RE: Beanie instead of wig Posted by eljoy18 on 07/06 11:21:25 PM
RE: GLIO IV FIRST SEIZURE Posted by sandram on 07/06 11:21:15 PM
RE: Daddy is at peace now Posted by Hopeful Debra on 07/06 11:19:07 PM
Lung Cancer - 3D Medical Animation