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What are your thoughts?

In Feb 2016 I was diagnosed with stage 3b nsclc with right lower and middle lobectomy, chemo and radiation. I saw my oncologist in December with no evidence...

In Feb 2016 I was diagnosed with stage 3b nsclc with right lower and middle lobe...

SAdams

•7 years ago

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Anything for balance..?

Hi there, As my sister said yesterday ( Lisamk55), my dad was able to go out and get a coffee by himself! This was a milestone for him as he hasn't driven in...

Hi there, As my sister said yesterday ( Lisamk55), my dad was able to go out and...

Lesleykay21

•7 years ago

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Keep up the fights you are in!

Yesterday, April 11, 2017 was the day I was told all medical options for me have reached and end. We now move one stap closer to the actual end of my life....

Yesterday, April 11, 2017 was the day I was told all medical options for me have...

Serrecko

Volunteer•7 years ago

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super sick

had sepsis,when that cleared up my daughter,tried to tell everyone I had dementia ha ha ha very funny. You I care about all of you. You've been fatastic...

had sepsis,when that cleared up my daughter,tried to tell everyone I had dementi...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Today is a good day!

Today we are feeling so blessed! My dad was able to drive himself to get a coffee.I know that seems so small but it's a big step for him. He hasn't driven his...

Today we are feeling so blessed! My dad was able to drive himself to get a coffe...

Lisamk55

•7 years ago

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Fit to fly test

Where do you go to get this test?

Rhubarb43

•7 years ago

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fit-to-fly' test which simulates flying conditions

Last week i had a fit-to-fly' test which simulates flying conditions to see whether or not supplemental oxygen will be needed, i passed the test with a...

Last week i had a fit-to-fly' test which simulates flying conditions to see whet...

Guy59

•7 years ago

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Nephew

Unfortunately , our nephew, Mike, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Oh but doc. going on vacation and can't see him till the 19th! Mike doesn't even know...

Unfortunately , our nephew, Mike, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. Oh but ...

gibdonnalee

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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Confused !!!!

Hi all, Just got back home had MRI of my brain done today and I'm unofficialy all clear which is obviously really good news . I have been...

Hi all, Just got back home had MRI of my brain done today and I'm u...

RwHayes

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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Primary or secondary?

Does anyone know if a biopsy can distinguish between a lung tumour being a primary tumour or a secondary from another lung tumour? Thanks in advance x

Does anyone know if a biopsy can distinguish between a lung tumour being a prima...

MissyD1

•7 years ago

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yeah me!

Saw doc. yesterday, and all the "numbers" are good. He said that even though they are on track they don't say remission unless there are a few months...

Saw doc. yesterday, and all the "numbers" are good. He said that even though the...

gibdonnalee

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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dad's follow up and results

Dad's PET scan results were excellent, his doc said. I have to get full details, from Dad, still. But he texted me before he left the office and then met my...

Dad's PET scan results were excellent, his doc said. I have to get full detail...

DeeDeeLips

•7 years ago

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Latest update on dramatic results with Opdivo

Hi, here are the latest pictures of my mums progress with Opdivo. It's nothing short of a miracle what we can see from the outside! The 2 fungating lesions at...

Hi, here are the latest pictures of my mums progress with Opdivo. It's nothing s...

Aussiegal1967

•7 years ago

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First days

This past Monday I started my first chemo treatments and my daily radiation. I can say I was so fearful of all of it! The unknown. I go to two different...

This past Monday I started my first chemo treatments and my daily radiation. I c...

Mytwins02

•7 years ago

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Found out have brain tumor - What do You Know

Hi Whatever you can say to help me is appreciated. My lung cancer is in maintenance mode as I have shared with you and good news today is now on chemo...

Hi Whatever you can say to help me is appreciated. My lung cancer is in mainten...

Marymac4441

•7 years ago

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Still on the chemo once a week

My dad is doing ok.. has good days and bad. He's been on chemo one day a week (carboplatin) and has experienced severe diarrhea. It has really bothered him and...

My dad is doing ok.. has good days and bad. He's been on chemo one day a week (c...

Lisamk55

•7 years ago

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My story

I joined here about a month ago but have not shared my story. I have enjoyed reading all of yours and the support here. I was diagnosed in Nov. 2015 with stage...

I joined here about a month ago but have not shared my story. I have enjoyed rea...

Sandye77

•7 years ago

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Gee Wiz I Never Knew That

According to EPA radon exposure is the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking....

According to EPA radon exposure is the second-leading cause of lung cancer behin...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Waiting

Hello everyone. Still waiting to hear what my tests are going to reveal this month as far as the chromogranin goes. I get results on my Giesinger web site...

Hello everyone. Still waiting to hear what my tests are going to reveal this mon...

gibdonnalee

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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Opdivo and Flu vaccine is it safe?

Hello my mum is currently on Opdivo and in Australia is the season for the flu, does anyone know or has anyone had the flu vaccine whilst on Opdivo? If someone...

Hello my mum is currently on Opdivo and in Australia is the season for the flu, ...

Aussiegal1967

•7 years ago

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Lung Cancer Prevention: Trigger For Squamous Cell Carcinoma Found, And Scientists Hope To Turn It Off

The discovery was led by Clare Weeden from the University of Melbourne, and results are now published online in Public Library of Science: Biology. Weeden...

The discovery was led by Clare Weeden from the University of Melbourne, and resu...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Mums surgeon appointment, feeling anxious 😩

Hi all I am a bit emotional this evening, I think the last few months have caught up with me! My mum has recently been diagnosed with early stage...

Hi all I am a bit emotional this evening, I think the last few months have caugh...

MissyD1

•7 years ago

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Why bad day follows good one?

Hi Does anyone have a great day followed by a terrible day and can't figure out why this has happened? I will feel great one day and then the next day can't...

Hi Does anyone have a great day followed by a terrible day and can't figure out ...

Marymac4441

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Needing some help/advice

Hello everyone, I'm writing because I'm a bit concerned with my dad. The last 2 days he has had extreme diarrhea, with some stomach pain. ( usually goes hand...

Hello everyone, I'm writing because I'm a bit concerned with my dad. The last 2 ...

Lesleykay21

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Stage IV lung cancer

Just had my 23 chemo treatment. Cancer has not spread bit tumor grew. Now on to cyberknief. I am afraid but staying strong. God is good. As always Jackie

Just had my 23 chemo treatment. Cancer has not spread bit tumor grew. Now on to ...

Jackiefilebacin

•7 years ago

9 Replies

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All posts for April 2017

What are your thoughts?

Anything for balance..?

Keep up the fights you are in!

super sick

Today is a good day!

Fit to fly test

fit-to-fly' test which simulates flying conditions

Nephew

Confused !!!!

Primary or secondary?

yeah me!

dad's follow up and results

Latest update on dramatic results with Opdivo

First days

Found out have brain tumor - What do You Know

Still on the chemo once a week

My story

Gee Wiz I Never Knew That

Waiting

Opdivo and Flu vaccine is it safe?

Lung Cancer Prevention: Trigger For Squamous Cell Carcinoma Found, And Scientists Hope To Turn It Off

Mums surgeon appointment, feeling anxious 😩

Why bad day follows good one?

Needing some help/advice

Stage IV lung cancer

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