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Immunotherapy drug that worked for me

Hi everyone. As requested, the name of the immunotherapy drug that I was given during my clinical trial is IMFINZI. I wasn’t 100% sure because the name was...

Hi everyone. As requested, the name of the immunotherapy drug that I was given d...

ynkefan08753

•5 years ago

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Blood pressure medication linked to lung cancer.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2018/10/27/common-blood-pressure-medication-linked-to-increased-risk-of-lung-cancer/?utm_source=FACEBOOK&utm_medium=s

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2018/10/27/common-blood-pressure-medi...

Spainy

•5 years ago

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Whole brain radiation experiences

I’m just want to hear people’s stories on this for my Dad. He starts this week

litoreggie

•5 years ago

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Whole brain radiation experiences?

Since my dad is declining neurologically, I am faced with a tough, tough decision and wondered if anyone had thoughts or experiences themselves with whole...

Since my dad is declining neurologically, I am faced with a tough, tough decisio...

Lisam81

•5 years ago

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We made it home

After 2 weeks my husband did make it home. We had a return visit last week and despite multiple IV antibiotics he still is not well. After a bronchial wash he...

After 2 weeks my husband did make it home. We had a return visit last week and d...

janiceowens1957

•5 years ago

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Foundation One genetic testing

Since the oncologists in Orlando refused to do another genetic testing on my dad (his only was at diagnosis in March) I called foundation one and applied for...

Since the oncologists in Orlando refused to do another genetic testing on my dad...

Lisam81

•5 years ago

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Weight loss

Still extremely concerned about my Dads weight loss. He has had nausea in the morning and usually throws up breakfast. He is 106 pounds. On Tygrisso , which...

Still extremely concerned about my Dads weight loss. He has had nausea in the mo...

litoreggie

•5 years ago

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What should I do now???!! PLEASE help!!

My dad is still sitting in the hospital in ORMC in Orlando health since LAST Tuesday. His tests have not come back confirming or denying leptomeningeal. They...

My dad is still sitting in the hospital in ORMC in Orlando health since LAST Tue...

Lisam81

•5 years ago

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Sad news.

Jeffrey Poehlmann who was a regular contributor here and other places. Also he was a blogger whose work was picked up by lungcancer.net. Jeffrey passed away...

Jeffrey Poehlmann who was a regular contributor here and other places. Also he ...

Denzie

Moderator•5 years ago

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Leptomeningeal

The doctors today came in at the hospital and they are leaning towards leptomeningeal with my dad and I am crushed. That is the worst news I could have heard...

The doctors today came in at the hospital and they are leaning towards leptomeni...

Lisam81

•5 years ago

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Low/falling sodium levels?

One thing the hospital cannot get a handle on since Tuesday is his sodium levels. On 9/7 and 9/27 blood work at Moffitt his sodium level dropped on both to 131...

One thing the hospital cannot get a handle on since Tuesday is his sodium levels...

Lisam81

•6 years ago

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Possible spine mets - now what??

My dad is still in the hospital in PCU after having his first ever seizure out of nowhere. The spine and brain MRI yesterday confirmed the brain is still...

My dad is still in the hospital in PCU after having his first ever seizure out o...

Lisam81

•6 years ago

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Question

Any Pastors/Ministers Out there?

ParchWoody

•6 years ago

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CT Scan Results

Dear Friends my tumours in my lung have grown a little: Top right tumour has grown 2mm and bottom left 0.5mm. The cancer still is only my Right Lung and so...

Dear Friends my tumours in my lung have grown a little: Top right tumour has gro...

ParchWoody

•6 years ago

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Pet scan results.

Good morning peeps! I know I said I would share my pet results but I’ve had to take a little time to absorb it all myself. We were expecting bad news but...

Good morning peeps! I know I said I would share my pet results but I’ve had to t...

ynkefan08753

•6 years ago

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Paraneoplastic syndrome with NSCLC???

Has anyone had, have, or heard of paraneoplastic syndrome with lung cancer? Today my dad’s radiation oncologist, who spoke with the neuro oncologist about my...

Has anyone had, have, or heard of paraneoplastic syndrome with lung cancer? Tod...

Lisam81

•6 years ago

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CBD Oil

My father was recently diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the lungs, with metastasis to lymph nodes in the chest and check. We are currently waiting for his MRI...

My father was recently diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the lungs, with metastas...

Nurse123456

•6 years ago

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UPDATE ON CANCER TREATMENT

I am now half way through my chemo and radiation treatment. So far the radiation looks like it is working. So far the side effects have not been too bad. I...

I am now half way through my chemo and radiation treatment. So far the radiatio...

kgie1949

•6 years ago

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Brain MRI uncertainty

My dad had a brain MRI today due to recent severe migraines, SEVERE low back pain radiating to his legs to where he can’t even get comfortable in bed anymore...

My dad had a brain MRI today due to recent severe migraines, SEVERE low back pai...

Lisam81

•6 years ago

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Truth about Adeno?

I met with my pulmonologist yesterday as I approach my first CT following VATS 4.30.18 to remove 2 stage 1A nodules (one upper lobe wedge/one lower lobe...

I met with my pulmonologist yesterday as I approach my first CT following VATS 4...

kri312

•6 years ago

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The C T Scan is Done

The c t scan is over and I have the results. The news is mixed. The nodule on the right seems to be stable, but the nodule on the left shows very slow growth....

The c t scan is over and I have the results. The news is mixed. The nodule on th...

JeanE41

•6 years ago

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My husband could benefit from some prayers

I haven't posted in a while but my husband can use some prayers. He was non-operable 2 years ago due to location of his lung cancer. He went through 2 types of...

I haven't posted in a while but my husband can use some prayers. He was non-oper...

janiceowens1957

•6 years ago

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How long does nerve pain last?

I had my right upper lobe removed (vats) 5 months ago and finished chemo in 7 weeks ago. I'm beginning to think the nerve pain will never go away. Tried...

I had my right upper lobe removed (vats) 5 months ago and finished chemo in 7 we...

ski4me

•6 years ago

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It's Scanxiety Time Again

The surgery to remove the upper lobe of my left lung for adenocarcinoma was on June 1, 2015. Since then there have been periodic scans, but the anxiety before...

The surgery to remove the upper lobe of my left lung for adenocarcinoma was on J...

JeanE41

•6 years ago

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Lung cancer stage 4 want to try RSO and CBD

Hi. My mom diagnosed with stage 4 nsclc September last year. We did not go to chemo or radiation. We just take Chinese herbs. It’s been a year and currently...

Hi. My mom diagnosed with stage 4 nsclc September last year. We did not go to ch...

Cherie1210

•6 years ago

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New to Site

Hello, I was recently 2 months ago diagnosed with a rare lung cancer, getting palative care with radiation and possible immunotherapy drug. Been in the...

Hello, I was recently 2 months ago diagnosed with a rare lung cancer, getting pa...

catjack61

•6 years ago

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My dad got IMRT today!!!!!!

Thanks to SO many wonderful people who helped fight Florida Blue, my dad received a phone call today while we were on our way for his first standard radiation...

Thanks to SO many wonderful people who helped fight Florida Blue, my dad receive...

Lisam81

•6 years ago

46 Replies

Posts - Lung Cancer Support | HealthUnlocked

Lung Cancer Support

All posts for October 2018

Immunotherapy drug that worked for me

Blood pressure medication linked to lung cancer.

Whole brain radiation experiences

Whole brain radiation experiences?

We made it home

Foundation One genetic testing

Weight loss

What should I do now???!! PLEASE help!!

Sad news.

Leptomeningeal

Low/falling sodium levels?

Possible spine mets - now what??

Question

CT Scan Results

Pet scan results.

Paraneoplastic syndrome with NSCLC???

CBD Oil

UPDATE ON CANCER TREATMENT

Brain MRI uncertainty

Truth about Adeno?

The C T Scan is Done

My husband could benefit from some prayers

How long does nerve pain last?

It's Scanxiety Time Again

Lung cancer stage 4 want to try RSO and CBD

New to Site

My dad got IMRT today!!!!!!

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