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Reclaiming my life. Where the process began.
October 2010 I had a severe bout with shortness of breath. I went to the ER where I was dx with advanced lung cancer. CT, PET and biopsy confirmed that it was stage 4 adenocarcinoma with mets to rt lung and liver. I had lost 50 lbs but I had been on a diet for a year and that did not seem excessive
October 2010 I had a severe bout with shortness of breath. I went to the ER where I was dx with advanced lung cancer. CT, PET and biopsy confirmed that it was stage 4 adenocarcinoma with mets to rt lung and liver. I had lost 50 lbs but I had been on a diet for a year and that did not seem excessive
Denzie
Volunteer
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Lung Cancer Support
8 years ago
Vats Ablation, my story.
I have been reading with interest various experiences with various treatments for (believe it or not) various complaints. With all these variables on offer I noticed my personal experience is different again. My History: I had palpitations' when I was 18 after drinking excessively, these went not to
I have been reading with interest various experiences with various treatments for (believe it or not) various complaints. With all these variables on offer I noticed my personal experience is different again. My History: I had palpitations' when I was 18 after drinking excessively, these went not to
johnk1956
in
AF Association
8 years ago
Result of VATS biopsy
I went to see the surgeon today, who did lung biopsy nearly 3 weeks ago. I have IPF. That's all I know until I see the respiratory consultant again, who referred me for the biopsy. She only referred me because we kicked up a fuss about nothing being done to get me a definative diagnosis, after
I went to see the surgeon today, who did lung biopsy nearly 3 weeks ago. I have IPF. That's all I know until I see the respiratory consultant again, who referred me for the biopsy. She only referred me because we kicked up a fuss about nothing being done to get me a definative diagnosis, after
Catwoman50
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
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Advice please if cats claw supplement affects an under active thyroid???
Im reaching out to this forum as the advice I have been given so far has been so so valuable. There are some people on this forum that have more knowledge than the GP's. My question is that I also suffer from rhuemtoid arthiritis as well as hasimotos. I cannot tolerate any of the medication for RA so
Im reaching out to this forum as the advice I have been given so far has been so so valuable. There are some people on this forum that have more knowledge than the GP's. My question is that I also suffer from rhuemtoid arthiritis as well as hasimotos. I cannot tolerate any of the medication for RA so
Babaji1971
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Thyroid UK
8 years ago
Newly diagnosed
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis although I believe it started 4 years ago and was treated mistakenly for adult onset Asthma. I have recently undergone a lung biopsy and VATS Procedure to rule out any carcinoma of the lung as my lungs have widespread nodularity. They have now confirmed
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis although I believe it started 4 years ago and was treated mistakenly for adult onset Asthma. I have recently undergone a lung biopsy and VATS Procedure to rule out any carcinoma of the lung as my lungs have widespread nodularity. They have now confirmed
Janehbarnes
in
SarcoidosisUK
8 years ago
I had a full right lung lobectomy in 2007
I was DX with stage 3a NSCLC in October 2007. In November I had my right lu g removed via VATS surgery at NYU in New York. I was fully capable of doing everything I did before and am now heading into year 10 of being cancer free. If you have a great thoracic surgeon you should be fine. I will say that
I was DX with stage 3a NSCLC in October 2007. In November I had my right lu g removed via VATS surgery at NYU in New York. I was fully capable of doing everything I did before and am now heading into year 10 of being cancer free. If you have a great thoracic surgeon you should be fine. I will say that
Peyz33
in
Lung Cancer Support
8 years ago
Plch
Thank you to everyone for your responses. As of now my pulmonary doc and I have agreed to not do the vats biopsy at least for now. He wants to see how I react to a high dose of Prednisone and to completely avoid cigarette smoke.. If I do have pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis complete avoidance
Thank you to everyone for your responses. As of now my pulmonary doc and I have agreed to not do the vats biopsy at least for now. He wants to see how I react to a high dose of Prednisone and to completely avoid cigarette smoke.. If I do have pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis complete avoidance
Daniel82
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
"I always knew running would be dangerous at your age..." and other helpful advice to the IC...
Why do people who have never done any exercise feel the need to be smug now I am on the IC? "Well, that's running for you, it ruins the joints" "All that impact straight onto the joint? Not a good idea at your age" "Cycling's a far better bet, or have you tried swimming?" My reply: "No
Why do people who have never done any exercise feel the need to be smug now I am on the IC? "Well, that's running for you, it ruins the joints" "All that impact straight onto the joint? Not a good idea at your age" "Cycling's a far better bet, or have you tried swimming?" My reply: "No
Ucandothis
Graduate
in
Couch to 5K
8 years ago
Breathing after vats
I I had vats procedure done with talc on both lungs. I was in hospital for twelve days, two of which where in Icu . My chest is still really crackly and I keep coughing up phlegm. I'm guessing this is normal but I start to panic when I can't get my breath and then it makes breathing worse. Has anyone
I I had vats procedure done with talc on both lungs. I was in hospital for twelve days, two of which where in Icu . My chest is still really crackly and I keep coughing up phlegm. I'm guessing this is normal but I start to panic when I can't get my breath and then it makes breathing worse. Has anyone
Giblets9
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
VATS pleurodesis
Hi, I've just started crizitonib as targeted therapy. It's only been two weeks but I can feel the fluid building up again. I had a drain two weeks ago and then three weeks before that. I presume it's fluid because my fatigue is terrible and I'm breathless. The consultant has mentioned vats pleurodesis
Hi, I've just started crizitonib as targeted therapy. It's only been two weeks but I can feel the fluid building up again. I had a drain two weeks ago and then three weeks before that. I presume it's fluid because my fatigue is terrible and I'm breathless. The consultant has mentioned vats pleurodesis
Giblets9
in
The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
8 years ago
Do you want your oncologist to be honest?
I was dx in Dec. 2013 with stage IV NSCLC. I was told after a VATS surgery that I was inoperable but if I had a gene mutation I could take an oral targeted therapy that would give me more time. My first oncologist was a very upbeat, cheerleader type, always giving a thumbs up and rushing me through
I was dx in Dec. 2013 with stage IV NSCLC. I was told after a VATS surgery that I was inoperable but if I had a gene mutation I could take an oral targeted therapy that would give me more time. My first oncologist was a very upbeat, cheerleader type, always giving a thumbs up and rushing me through
celltelluser
in
Lung Cancer Support
8 years ago
Hi from a Newbie
Looking at turmeric and
cats
claw
as an extra. Does anyone have 1st hand experience of these alternatives to medicine. I'm keen to hear as I don't fancy a lifetime of prescription drugs! Thanks all Andy
Looking at turmeric and
cats
claw
as an extra. Does anyone have 1st hand experience of these alternatives to medicine. I'm keen to hear as I don't fancy a lifetime of prescription drugs! Thanks all Andy
P0mp3yBlu3
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Pneumonia followed by empyema. please help.
Hi everyone, I'm fairly new here and joined after recently having pneumonia. I was in critical care for a week at the beginning of Feb with double pneumonia. I had stabbing pains in my chest and back/shoulder and shortness of breath. The hospital were great and was discharged after the week with a couple
Hi everyone, I'm fairly new here and joined after recently having pneumonia. I was in critical care for a week at the beginning of Feb with double pneumonia. I had stabbing pains in my chest and back/shoulder and shortness of breath. The hospital were great and was discharged after the week with a couple
Emkjones
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
8 years ago
Catamenial pneumothorax
Last year I had 2 collapsed lungs as a result of endometriosis on my diaphragm. I have had 2 rounds of VATS pleurodesis and have been put on zoladex for the last 7 months. Has anyone else been on this treatment? Is so for how long? And what happened when you came off it? Thanks in advance!
Last year I had 2 collapsed lungs as a result of endometriosis on my diaphragm. I have had 2 rounds of VATS pleurodesis and have been put on zoladex for the last 7 months. Has anyone else been on this treatment? Is so for how long? And what happened when you came off it? Thanks in advance!
whizzsaunders
in
Endometriosis UK
8 years ago
new to this
i have been diagnosed with lung non small cell it measures 2.5cm i am waiting for keyhole surgery for left upper lobectomy I am a very young 61 year old lady... to say i am scared is an understatment..i cant stop crying which is so not like me..I am scared of the op and of the pain i will endure after
i have been diagnosed with lung non small cell it measures 2.5cm i am waiting for keyhole surgery for left upper lobectomy I am a very young 61 year old lady... to say i am scared is an understatment..i cant stop crying which is so not like me..I am scared of the op and of the pain i will endure after
Hidden
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
8 years ago
endometriosis
Is devils claw good for the pain when your in chronic pain with your stomach and back due to have endometriosis?
Is devils claw good for the pain when your in chronic pain with your stomach and back due to have endometriosis?
Broderskim39
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Endometriosis UK
9 years ago
Left Upper VATS Lobectomy Surgery 10/29
My Father is going in for this procedure, (stage I lung cancer) and i was hoping to get some inside information on some things we could do for him at home that will make his recovery easier. Should we get adjustable Mattress, or a self lifting recliner for him? what can we expect?? thanks
My Father is going in for this procedure, (stage I lung cancer) and i was hoping to get some inside information on some things we could do for him at home that will make his recovery easier. Should we get adjustable Mattress, or a self lifting recliner for him? what can we expect?? thanks
charmed3k
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
9 years ago
Cats claw
Has anyone tried the herb
cats
claw
? I have looked at the benefits it can give and seems to be a great help for some people for many different types of ailments and diseases, but I'm trying to find out if anyone with RA has tried it, what the results are and how much etc.
Has anyone tried the herb
cats
claw
? I have looked at the benefits it can give and seems to be a great help for some people for many different types of ailments and diseases, but I'm trying to find out if anyone with RA has tried it, what the results are and how much etc.
Flossie-M
in
NRAS
9 years ago
My Story
So I had a serious anaphylaxis 18 years ago after taking echinacea, devils claw and another herbal med prescribed by the herbalist I was seeing to address high stress job and impact on me. I slept upright for a year as lying down my chest filled up with fluid.body covered head to knee in large very
So I had a serious anaphylaxis 18 years ago after taking echinacea, devils claw and another herbal med prescribed by the herbalist I was seeing to address high stress job and impact on me. I slept upright for a year as lying down my chest filled up with fluid.body covered head to knee in large very
MollyMoo53
in
Thyroid UK
9 years ago
Imp1949
Can people tell me about their recovery time from VATS Bullectomy, I had this done in June along with the Talc Pleurodesis & am wondering how long before I feel relatively normal? Many thanks
Can people tell me about their recovery time from VATS Bullectomy, I had this done in June along with the Talc Pleurodesis & am wondering how long before I feel relatively normal? Many thanks
imp1949
in
Lung Conditions Community Forum
9 years ago
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