Experiences with

Non-small-cell lung carcinoma

Monotherapy for the adjuvant (after surgery) treatment of adults with non-small cell lung carcinoma who are at high risk of recurrence following complete resection and platinum-based chemotherapy.

I wanted to see if I was eligible for a free Covid test, just out of curiosity, not because I have it. It's quite a mission to find out the criteria but I finally tracked it down on the NICE website. It doesn't make for good reading, you'll have to be seriously ill before you don't have to pay for

bronchitis since a child Lung surgery at 13

further to my previous post, I’ve had my results and the cancer has returned to my lung but, i was given the positive news that I’ve been referred to The Christie hospital for chemotherapy and maybe immunotherapy. Sounds a bit daunting but im determined to give this my “all”. Got to build myself up,

Alectinib hydrochloride (Alecensa) will shortly be assessed by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) for use in NHS Scotland The indication this medicine will be assessed under is: “Monotherapy as adjuvant treatment for adult patients with Stage IB (tumours ≥ 4cm) to IIIA (7th edition of the UICC/

Hi looking for advice. I am currently waiting on confirmed diagnosis of anca vasculitis but based on my symptoms and anti-mpo test it looks like I have it. I am on prednisolone but also rivaroxiban as I had a pulmonary embolism recently. I have had a bad reaction to iron infusion that caused calcium

Hi all hope you had a good christmas, my hubby has had 3 call ups for lung transplant this year, the last one he was ready for theatre, perfect match but when they got the lungs they were damaged. he needs a double lung transplant and is getting worse, anyone out there in the same boat, how do you cope

Inhalers - there are so many! Mid-October, I was breathless, my GP arranged a home visit (never knew that these existed!) and an ambulance was called, off to the hospital for the usual 14 hours waiting on a hard chair, thankfully returned home being told I had a virus, finished the predisalone but still

It's been 14 years since I required infusion and now I've been diagnosed with a new lung cancer. I feel well prepared for this by the suggestions you've shared over the years. It's KRAS G12F and I'm doing carboplatin, Alimta , and Keytruda. What I would live to hear are suggestions for some tunes

just received the news cancer has returned. Next stage is a biopsy to see if I can have immunotherapy. Can anyone report success with this treatment ?

Alectinib hydrochloride (Alecensa) will shortly be assessed by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) for use in NHS Scotland The indication this medicine will be assessed under is: “Monotherapy as adjuvant treatment for adult patients with Stage IB (tumours ≥ 4cm) to IIIA (7th edition of the UICC/

I have a small node on my lung that hs grown 1 mm in the last year. My pulmonary Dr. suggests removal via surgery or treatment with radiation. Before radiation I must have a biopsy in order for medicare to pay for it. I am inclined towards the biopsy and radiation treatment. I asked my radiologist if

hi I’m really really worried sick to my stomach can anyone tell me if pulmonary fribrosis is always a serious case my husband is only 42 and it quite healthy doesn’t smoke and we’re waiting on results coming back from hospital scan results but it’s the waiting I’m terrified of the outcome as he is so

Thank you for the replies to my post asking about the Royal Papworth - So with the reassurance all would be well, I was admitted to the day ward last Friday. The care and treatment was very good in general. But as seems to be my luck, all didn't go to plan again and what should have taken 2.5hrs ended

I was recently interviewed by Eoin Gamble, a PhD student researcher in Ireland who wants to contact people who have taken part in remote/decentralised studies for any conditions. Having taken part personally in 2 remote monitoring physical activity studies for lung cancer, I took part in his survey which

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This article is for those who may have C.o.p.d due to smoking although there are a few tips for those who are quitting smoking whether they have Copd or not. Copd. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is one of the most common lung conditions, affecting more than 65 million

Hi all, Not sure whether I have been here or not. Had upper right lobectomy Aug 5. They thought it was just in the lung and i'd be 'cured'. It was also in the lymph nodes so now scheduled for my second of 4 rounds of alimta and pemetrexate nov 5. I am all alone and nobody will help me. Have called social

Pulmonary Sweet's syndrome (Sweet's syndrome affecting the lungs) requiring lung transplant. https://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692%2821%2900707-8/fulltext

Lung scans are essential tools for diagnosing and monitoring respiratory conditions. They play a critical role in early detection, allowing healthcare providers to identify issues like tumors and infections before they progress. By providing detailed images of lung structures, these scans enable doctors