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Your Voices, Part 2: “Scanxiety; it really is true”

Scans can be a scary time for everyone. Being unsure of what your scan results may bring can cause anxiety for those awaiting results, and even for those who...

Scans can be a scary time for everyone. Being unsure of what your scan results m...

HealthUnlocked•7 years ago

What would you say to your newly diagnosed self about your cancer if you could go back in time?

We’ve all learned so much even if we don’t try to stay informed of new developments. We’re the authority because we’ve lived it. That’s where I’d start...

We’ve all learned so much even if we don’t try to stay informed of new developme...

Moderator•7 years ago

Sue

Hi it’s been a while but I wanted to let you know that “it’s Back” I have lung cancer for 2 years, stoped Chemo for a while . Things stayed stable now I have...

Hi it’s been a while but I wanted to let you know that “it’s Back” I have lung ...

•7 years ago

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Durbalumab (Imfinzi)

I’m 6+wks postop having had aggressive radiation and chemo 6 weeks prior to a month break. Surgeon told me he got 99% of cancer because they found 1 lymph node...

I’m 6+wks postop having had aggressive radiation and chemo 6 weeks prior to a mo...

•7 years ago

Chemo an option? Surgery bad?

Hey everyone, just updating you on my dad. He recently had another pet scan. This morning was follow up with the doctor and the tumor has grown and showing...

Hey everyone, just updating you on my dad. He recently had another pet scan. Thi...

•7 years ago

Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Hello,i have stage 4 nsclc and have been in treatment since Dec 2016. My first chemo was carboplatin/alimta which i did great! My ICMA (the long name in the...

Hello,i have stage 4 nsclc and have been in treatment since Dec 2016. My first c...

•7 years ago

Missing my husband

Hello everyone!! After a long time to made a post until now I have time to share with you all that my husband passed away this past May 28 , he was doing great...

Hello everyone!! After a long time to made a post until now I have time to share...

•7 years ago

Your Voices, Part 1: Coping with lung cancer

Being diagnosed or having someone close to you diagnosed with lung cancer can be scary and unnerving. It can be hard to make sense of all the information you...

Being diagnosed or having someone close to you diagnosed with lung cancer can be...

HealthUnlocked•7 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer is a common cancer found in people who smoke globally. It is the leading cause for deaths because of cancer not only in United States but also...

Lung Cancer is a common cancer found in people who smoke globally. It is the lea...

•7 years ago

Is this site still functioning as originally intended?

Is this site still functioning as originally intended? I was confused with email that said the site was going down. This site has provided a lot of help and...

Is this site still functioning as originally intended? I was confused with email...

•7 years ago

Lovenox or Coumadin?? Please help

Dad (NSCLC adeno stage IV with SVC syndrome - stable disease) has been in hospital since Friday because they finally found the blood clot I suspected. He has a...

Dad (NSCLC adeno stage IV with SVC syndrome - stable disease) has been in hospit...

•7 years ago

Health unlocked

When I first started as a member of this community I uséd the name jo Taylor I am now using the name susiejo1948 have been for quite a while. Do you keep my...

When I first started as a member of this community I uséd the name jo Taylor I a...

•7 years ago

Lung decease

Hi everyone I'm writing this post to let you all know I'll be around. I still want to give hope and help. I have emphysema. Hospice is coming in now. Don't...

Hi everyone I'm writing this post to let you all know I'll be around. I still wa...

•7 years ago

Cataract Surgery. Off topic.

I’m scheduled to have it soon. I’ve worn glasses for 58 years and can’t function without. How did you handle using glasses while waiting on the second...

I’m scheduled to have it soon. I’ve worn glasses for 58 years and can’t functio...

Moderator•7 years ago

Lung Cancer

Hi Wendy. I don’t understand it either. In 2011 I had my upper right lobe lobe removed. It was Stage 1b non-small cell. Maybe 2nd opinion. 🙏

Hi Wendy. I don’t understand it either. In 2011 I had my upper right lobe lobe r...

•7 years ago

Emphysema

Is there a emphysema site or commumity

Is there a emphysema site or commumity

•7 years ago

Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Lung Cancer Support Community for support of people affected by lung cancer! We’re very glad you have chosen to be a part of our community....

Welcome to the Lung Cancer Support Community for support of people affected by l...

HealthUnlocked•7 years ago

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Dad having severe SOB after 1 Alimta maintenance infusion

Hi, if anyone has any insight to this I would appreciate it! My dad has SVC syndrome with the mass pressing a bit on his right ventricle of the heart and some...

Hi, if anyone has any insight to this I would appreciate it! My dad has SVC syn...

•7 years ago

Uterine Cancer

About three weeks ago my mom was diagnosed with stage 2 uterine cancer. In a CT-Scan they found multiple nodules on her lungs. Theyre <1.5cm. Anyway the...

About three weeks ago my mom was diagnosed with stage 2 uterine cancer. In a CT-...

•7 years ago

My New Badge

Hi, all! There’s a new badge next to my name. When Health Unlocked looked for someone to moderate during their search for a new partner for this they...

Hi, all! There’s a new badge next to my name. When Health Unlocked looked fo...

Moderator•7 years ago