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I've been in treatment for 3 1/2 years for what is now stage 4 lung cancer with bone mets; originally diagnosed in 4/2021 as stage 3. At that time, I...

Moderator•9 days ago

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What is a "normal" baseline in survivorship?

I've been in treatment for 3 1/2 years for what is now stage 4 lung cancer with ...

mzvermont

•26 days ago

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post lobectomy cough

About 2 weeks ago my husband had a successful robotic lower right lobe lobectomy to remove a 2.8 cm nsc adenocarcinoma. He had great lung function before...

About 2 weeks ago my husband had a successful robotic lower right lobe lobectomy...

Jfried01

•27 days ago

It's been 14 years since I required infusion and now I've been diagnosed with a new lung cancer. I feel well prepared for this by the suggestions you've...

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Playlist suggestions, please! Something to play in the infusion center.

It's been 14 years since I required infusion and now I've been diagnosed with a ...

Moderator•28 days ago

Remember to take time out for yourself to rest. Don't be afraid to ask for help getting ready or to allow someone else to prepare that special holiday dish.

What are some tips long term survivors have for the newly diagnosed to survive the holiday season?

Remember to take time out for yourself to rest. Don't be afraid to ask for help ...

Moderator•1 month ago

Hello! Last week (2 days before Thanksgiving) I had a lobectomy turned thorocotomy (lungs were "sticky" from chemotherapy resulting in thoracic artery...

Post Lobectomy/Thorocotomy Recovery

Hello! Last week (2 days before Thanksgiving) I had a lobectomy turned thorocot...

Lungs4ever

•1 month ago

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11/7 started round 3 of treatments - 3 chemos and keytruda

midway thru initial round of treatment for my lungs ct scan shows tumors are responding have shrunk. 3 tumors. The source 3.9 cm in right hilar shrunk to......

midway thru initial round of treatment for my lungs ct scan shows tumors are res...

Cp014

•2 months ago

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NSCLC

I had my first NSCLC diagnosis in Oct. 2007 the 2nd one Noc. 2007. I actually had bilateral NSCLC.. I had both upper lobes removed 4 weeks apart and went into...

I had my first NSCLC diagnosis in Oct. 2007 the 2nd one Noc. 2007. I actually ha...

lindovina0805

•2 months ago

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Nsclc

I was diagnosed with stage 2, had a lower left lobe removed, 6 tounds of chemo and still after 5 years I am in horrible pain from the surgery. My oncologist...

I was diagnosed with stage 2, had a lower left lobe removed, 6 tounds of chemo a...

Dutchess123

•2 months ago

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Stage III nsclc, lobectomy and now chemo

Hi all, Not sure whether I have been here or not. Had upper right lobectomy Aug 5. They thought it was just in the lung and i'd be 'cured'. It was also in the...

Hi all, Not sure whether I have been here or not. Had upper right lobectomy Aug ...

julieannr

•3 months ago

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any advice for starting chemo?

My sister has stage 4 NSCLC and has stopped pembrolizumab due to side effects and disease progression, and is now on home oxygen. Starting carboplatin and...

My sister has stage 4 NSCLC and has stopped pembrolizumab due to side effects an...

lakeswim

•3 months ago

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Post Radiotherapy

Hi all, Some of you may know my story. My mum completed her radiotherapy on August 15th. Her hair is growing back nicely and today, she was scheduled to have...

Hi all, Some of you may know my story. My mum completed her radiotherapy on Au...

Today is tough. I'm sad. I know what needs to done. But, I'm tired of being strong and continuing with the precious minute by minute tasks and shoulds that...

•3 months ago

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Overwhelmed

Today is tough. I'm sad. I know what needs to done. But, I'm tired of being str...

Barbara36

•3 months ago

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New Clinical Trial shows promise in Cachexia (severe weight loss).

The National Cancer Institute reports that cachexia is responsible for 30% of cancer deaths. There haven't been many good options for treatment. Today, the...

The National Cancer Institute reports that cachexia is responsible for 30% of ca...

Moderator•3 months ago

We are seeking valuable insights from people living with lung cancer and caregivers in the United States to identify the lung cancer community’s top research...

GO2 and its partners need your help shaping the future of lung cancer research before October 16!

We are seeking valuable insights from people living with lung cancer and caregiv...

danielleGO2

Administrator•3 months ago

Hello, Please join us in our San Carlos office next Tuesday October 15th in person or if you don’t live in the area, you can join us virtually on GO2's...

Please join us next Tuesday, October 15th, for our Living Room discussion on Treating EGFR Mutated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Hello, Please join us in our San Carlos office next Tuesday October 15th in per...

Michelezeh

Administrator•3 months ago

GO2 for Lung Cancer is offering a new 5-week series called Mind Over Matter! In this group, you will learn tips and tools to handle the big feelings, like...

New Support Program for Patients and Caregivers.

GO2 for Lung Cancer is offering a new 5-week series called Mind Over Matter! In...

Moderator•4 months ago

I am in the process of being dx'd with NSCLC and am wondering if anyone else has had a biopsy through their back? This is a distinct possibility for me and I...

Biopsy through Back

I am in the process of being dx'd with NSCLC and am wondering if anyone else has...

anrean

•4 months ago

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Quick question please!

Hi all. I haven't been here for quite a long time but have been going through a really bad time. I had NSCLC Adenocarcinoma 5½ year's ago and had a Lobectomy....

Hi all. I haven't been here for quite a long time but have been going through a ...

Danni54

•4 months ago

Hello, Please join us in our San Carlos office tomorrow Tuesday September 17th in person or if you don’t live in the area, you can join us virtually on GO2's...

Please join us tomorrow, September 17th, for our Living Room discussion on What's New in Radiation Therapy

Hello, Please join us in our San Carlos office tomorrow Tuesday September 17th ...

Michelezeh

Administrator•4 months ago

anyone that is dlp-1 negative on or been on Keytruda? If so, how much did it help you? Thank you

Dlp-1 negative and Keytruda?

anyone that is dlp-1 negative on or been on Keytruda? If so, how much did it ...

Cp014

•4 months ago

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Advice

Morning everyone, hope we are all keeping well. I have previously posted on here about mum, who has severe COPD and SCLC. She has undergone horrendous chemo...

Morning everyone, hope we are all keeping well. I have previously posted on here...

if you're going I hope to meet up with you. If not, please know that as a patient or caregiver you can become a member and attend for free and watch the...

•4 months ago

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Anyone attending the World Conference on Lung Cancer -it's free.

if you're going I hope to meet up with you. If not, please know that as a pat...

me gustaría interactuar con otras personas que han pasado por el proceso

Moderator•5 months ago

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hola sobreviviente

Sobrino62

•5 months ago

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Holiday Insurance

Good morning all, My mum has terminal SCLC and she has just finished her radiotherapy. I am trying to encourage her to get a holiday abroad to reward herself...

Good morning all, My mum has terminal SCLC and she has just finished her radioth...

Hello, Please join us in our San Carlos office Tuesday August 20th in person or if you don’t live in the area, you can join us virtually on GO2's YouTube Live...

•5 months ago

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Please join us Tuesday, August 20th, for our Living Room discussion on Pulmonary Care!

Hello, Please join us in our San Carlos office Tuesday August 20th in person or...

Michelezeh

Administrator•5 months ago

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Keytruda & frequent infections

Stage 3 lung cancer. Currently in remission. On a maintenance routine of keytruda every 3 weeks. Of recent I have had multiple severe UTIs and 2 months of...

Stage 3 lung cancer. Currently in remission. On a maintenance routine of keytr...

Barbara36

•6 months ago

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COPD issues

Hey everyone, Hope we are all well. My mum has previously had chemo and now started radiotherapy for lung cancer. She also has severe COPD. She coughs like...

Hey everyone, Hope we are all well. My mum has previously had chemo and now sta...

Diagnosed may 2024 stage 4 nsc adenocarcinoma with lymph node involvement.

•6 months ago

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Darlene

Muttin

•6 months ago

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Recently diagnosed lower left lobe cancer

I don't know the type of cancer yet. I had a bronchoscopy, but they were unable to get a tissue sample. I then I had a positive pet scan. I've seen my surgeon...

I don't know the type of cancer yet. I had a bronchoscopy, but they were unable ...

Began713

•6 months ago