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restrictive lung defect

in January 2017 after finishing six week five days a week of radiation I have been diagnosed with restrictive lung disease. I'm on flovent twice a day and...

in January 2017 after finishing six week five days a week of radiation I have be...

jars1943

•7 years ago

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Anyone know about Alecensa?

My doctor is going to talk to me on my visit in early June about going on Alecensa. I have read about it and talked to pharmacist who has had people on it. My...

My doctor is going to talk to me on my visit in early June about going on Alecen...

Marymac4441

•7 years ago

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Update

Was called by my oncologist yesterday and he said I was finished with the chemo regime I was doing. After reading the study the for swog 9019 again he...

Was called by my oncologist yesterday and he said I was finished with the chemo ...

Jewilliams

•7 years ago

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FDA Approves Keytruda Combo for Lung Cancer

The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for a combination therapy with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for patients with non–small cell lung cancer....

The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for a combination therapy ...

FtB_Travis

•7 years ago

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Immoral cancer drug costs

My husband has SCLC. We just been told that the cost for keytruda would be $ 6800 / treatment. That's a legal robbery! I hope these people controlling it and...

My husband has SCLC. We just been told that the cost for keytruda would be $ 680...

vivi6121

•7 years ago

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End of trial

Hi all, I finished radiation yesterday, I'm so glad it's over. Not that I've had any major side effects, they all have been fairly mild right up to the...

Hi all, I finished radiation yesterday, I'm so glad it's over. Not that I'...

RwHayes

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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Nothing seems to be working

I have been through surgery 13 rounds of chemo and 8 weeks of radiation. I started immunotherapy and it does' t seem to be working. 2 years of fighting and...

I have been through surgery 13 rounds of chemo and 8 weeks of radiation. I start...

Clofto

•7 years ago

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Update on mums surgery

So my mum underwent a lobectomy and wedge resection 2 weeks ago. She has since suffered a pneumothorax on the right side due to a chest drain not functioning...

So my mum underwent a lobectomy and wedge resection 2 weeks ago. She has since s...

MissyD1

•7 years ago

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ned and still stressed out!

I should be so happy that my numbers are normal and the scan looks clear, I don't know how to stop thinking that the next scan will be clear,i have or had lung...

I should be so happy that my numbers are normal and the scan looks clear, I don'...

cmilashoski

•7 years ago

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Feeling heartbroken.. needing prayers

Unfortunately dad has taken a turn for the worse. He's been in the hospital since Friday and his health has declined massively. He's responsive at times but...

Unfortunately dad has taken a turn for the worse. He's been in the hospital sinc...

Lisamk55

•7 years ago

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Supporting a Family Member with NSCLC

Hello all, Dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, (stage 4). What is disheartening is that he had been seeing his primary doctor regularly. And they just now...

Hello all, Dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, (stage 4). What is disheartening...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Taking a break

Hi there- My dad is not doing well. We are changing things to comfort based. He is declining and not able to withstand any treatment. This is by far the worst...

Hi there- My dad is not doing well. We are changing things to comfort based. He ...

Lesleykay21

•7 years ago

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Much needed prayers for dad...please!

My dad was admitted to the hospital yesterday because of pain he was having in his back and he was experiencing extreme fatigue. While he was very dehydrated...

My dad was admitted to the hospital yesterday because of pain he was having in h...

Lisamk55

•7 years ago

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Homemade card

Sorry it only allows 1 picture at a time, lol.

RwHayes

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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Homemade card

Hi all, I wanted to share this card with you it was made by my youngest daughter. Booger is her nickname,( at least for me) I'm the only one she let's call...

Hi all, I wanted to share this card with you it was made by my youngest daug...

RwHayes

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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Long post- update on my dad.

Hi there- I'm sitting in a hospital room at south shore hospital in Massachusetts visiting my dad. ( when he's awake at least), currently he's sleeping. It...

Hi there- I'm sitting in a hospital room at south shore hospital in Massachusett...

Lesleykay21

•7 years ago

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I'm so worried about this x ...

I'm so worried about this x

Shannon97

•7 years ago

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Day 8 of trial

Hi all, I have made it through week 2 of my trial, only 2 treatments left. All of my side effects have been pretty mild, I have mild burns on my...

Hi all, I have made it through week 2 of my trial, only 2 treatments left...

RwHayes

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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The Ask Us Anything Forum

Thank you Travis for posting and hosting the Ask us Anything forum. I read it with great interest. Although much of the more technical information went way...

Thank you Travis for posting and hosting the Ask us Anything forum. I read it wi...

JeanE41

•7 years ago

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NED after diagnosis from Stage 4 Extensive SCLC on Nov 11 2016

Hello Everyone As of March 13 2017 all my tumors in the left lung, three sections in my liver in my lymph nodes and one spot in my spine are gone. I just had...

Hello Everyone As of March 13 2017 all my tumors in the left lung, three section...

Kym105

•7 years ago

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Re: Status of KRAS gene mutation research

I'm new to this group. Am a two year 4 month lung cancer survivor in remission from a small slow-growing BAC (now called NSCLC). At 9 mm x 7 mm tumor removed...

I'm new to this group. Am a two year 4 month lung cancer survivor in remission f...

Linshom

•7 years ago

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TRANSCRIPT: Ask Us Anything about Precision Medicine and Lung Cancer with Dr. Howard Jack West and Janet Freeman-Daily

Hello everyone and welcome to the 2nd Free to Breathe HealthUnlocked Ask Me Anything event! We also want to welcome our very special guests Dr. Howard Jack...

Hello everyone and welcome to the 2nd Free to Breathe HealthUnlocked Ask Me Anyt...

FtB_Travis

•7 years ago

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Cancer sucks!

This is my first post.. I have been reading post for the last few weeks.. not knowing where to begin... funny how dates stick in your head. August 10,2015...

This is my first post.. I have been reading post for the last few weeks.. not k...

Pandora8205

•7 years ago

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Update on Scans..

My dads doctor called me yesterday with an update on his scans. She let me know that he seems to be showing a response to the chemo treatments (Carboplatin),...

My dads doctor called me yesterday with an update on his scans. She let me know ...

Lisamk55

•7 years ago

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PET Scan Results

Hi If a PET scan light up, is it cancer or could it be something else?

anrean

•7 years ago

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Our dear Serrecko is gone

This will not surprise anyone, but our dear friend Michael March died just four days after he wrote to us to say farewell, on Easter Sunday. Here is a link to...

This will not surprise anyone, but our dear friend Michael March died just four ...

scifiknitter

Blogger•7 years ago

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Confused

Hi all, This is probably a stupid question to all of you computer savvy people but I was trying to add a picture to my profile and I can't figure out...

Hi all, This is probably a stupid question to all of you computer savvy p...

RwHayes

Community Superhero•7 years ago

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Balance /weakness /muscle loss

My dad has been undergoing chemo therapy for almost a year , and had 3 weeks of radiation on his brain and lungs. After the radiation he complained of his...

My dad has been undergoing chemo therapy for almost a year , and had 3 weeks of ...

Lisamk55

•7 years ago

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I'm sick of this crap

I'm off of Afitanibs now for three months. I still believe it's in the Lord's hands. I don't care for my doctor. All he cares about is hunting and his 1.6...

I'm off of Afitanibs now for three months. I still believe it's in the Lord's ha...

AtoyotA

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Looking for guidance

I have recently been changed to Avastin as my CT scans showed my cancer was spreading in my lungs. The Chemo drugs were no longer working. Is anyone else in...

I have recently been changed to Avastin as my CT scans showed my cancer was spr...

lynnsie44

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Lung Cancer Support | HealthUnlocked

Lung Cancer Support

All posts for May 2017

restrictive lung defect

Anyone know about Alecensa?

Update

FDA Approves Keytruda Combo for Lung Cancer

Immoral cancer drug costs

End of trial

Nothing seems to be working

Update on mums surgery

ned and still stressed out!

Feeling heartbroken.. needing prayers

Supporting a Family Member with NSCLC

Taking a break

Much needed prayers for dad...please!

Homemade card

Homemade card

Long post- update on my dad.

I'm so worried about this x ...

Day 8 of trial

The Ask Us Anything Forum

NED after diagnosis from Stage 4 Extensive SCLC on Nov 11 2016

Re: Status of KRAS gene mutation research

TRANSCRIPT: Ask Us Anything about Precision Medicine and Lung Cancer with Dr. Howard Jack West and Janet Freeman-Daily

Cancer sucks!

Update on Scans..

PET Scan Results

Our dear Serrecko is gone

Confused

Balance /weakness /muscle loss

I'm sick of this crap

Looking for guidance

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