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Low white count

I went in this morning to do 2nd round after completing 4 so far, as I’m into it for 15 min , nurse runs and says Your white blood count is 7 00 and should be...

I went in this morning to do 2nd round after completing 4 so far, as I’m into it...

Lovey1000

•6 years ago

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Severe joint pain. Stage 4 nsclc met to lymph nodes, bone.

Bone pain, yes, but my joints, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle, are really hurting me and limiting my mobility. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Bone pain, yes, but my joints, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle, are really hurting...

mrjones6

•6 years ago

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Optivo Skin trouble

I take care of my 90 year old mother. She was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer. More than 5 years ago. She had Chemo Alimta with carboplaten for 2 years....

I take care of my 90 year old mother. She was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cance...

ChickisGirl

•6 years ago

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Its Scanxiety Time

I have my next C T scan on Wednesday Feb. 7 then see the oncologist on Feb. 11. I always find this time anxiety filled since the results will determine what...

I have my next C T scan on Wednesday Feb. 7 then see the oncologist on Feb. 11. ...

JeanE41

•6 years ago

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Be part of the campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer!

Help us to raise awareness of lung cancer by answering our video survey and receive a $100 Amazon voucher as a thank you! Free to Breathe and...

Help us to raise awareness of lung cancer by answering our video survey and rece...

MaddieHU

HealthUnlocked•6 years ago

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2nd Opinionn Answered

Well worth getting a second opinion!! Presented the case to the Tumor Board and right now the tumors are stable and they suggested a scan at a minimum of 6...

Well worth getting a second opinion!! Presented the case to the Tumor Board and ...

anrean

•6 years ago

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Father has stage 4 lung cancer and has spread to the bones I am scared and unable to cope

Father has stage 4 lung cancer and has spread to bones he just started chemo any advice on coping and any other treatments ?

Father has stage 4 lung cancer and has spread to bones he just started chemo any...

Rudy1993

•6 years ago

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Mom dx with stage 4 lung cancer

Hello. My mom was just dx with stage 5 lung cancer. Mets to the brain and adrenal gland. She was initially dx at a small community hospital where they...

Hello. My mom was just dx with stage 5 lung cancer. Mets to the brain and adrena...

Cici145

•6 years ago

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Tagrisso Anyone?

This is my 1st post. 1st diagnosed in 4/16 with Stage 3b NSCLC mets to lymph nodes. 6 rounds of Carboplatin/Alimta along with radiation 5xweek for 6 weeks. Pet...

This is my 1st post. 1st diagnosed in 4/16 with Stage 3b NSCLC mets to lymph nod...

mrjones6

•6 years ago

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My Dad Has Stage 4 Small Cell Lung Cancer

Hello My name is Tammy and my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April. It has now metastasized to his brain, liver, abdomen and renal glands. He...

Hello My name is Tammy and my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in Apri...

Tammy2262

•6 years ago

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Video about a lung cancer clinical trial by the New England Journal of Medicine

Results of a clinical trial of an EGFR-agent called osimertinib was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. A short video was made to...

Results of a clinical trial of an EGFR-agent called osimertinib was recently pub...

MFH_Advocate

•6 years ago

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Recurance

I found out last week after my pet scan I know have cancer in my right lung I go in to cancer center next Wednesday to get set up for stereotactic radiation....

I found out last week after my pet scan I know have cancer in my right lung I g...

Jewilliams

•6 years ago

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Second time around.

I had lymphoma 18 years ago and went through a very aggressive chemo treatment, R-CHOPl and was completely cured. Two years ago after months of a pesky cough...

I had lymphoma 18 years ago and went through a very aggressive chemo treatment, ...

BigBen906

•6 years ago

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Crohn's disease and lung cancer

4 weeks after my right upper lobectomy in late August, I was diagnosed with a blood clot in my right lobe main artery. I was prescribed Xarelto and told that...

4 weeks after my right upper lobectomy in late August, I was diagnosed with a bl...

iamjdf2

•6 years ago

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Update

Update on my husband, John. He lost his battle with this horrible disease, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. He fought it for two years. I want to thank y'all for this...

Update on my husband, John. He lost his battle with this horrible disease, on Su...

Chrmob608

•6 years ago

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Let it out!! No judgement zone.

There are so many things that suck about cancer. From scanxiety to well meaning people who want you to know that if you eat a pound of (name it) daily you...

There are so many things that suck about cancer. From scanxiety to well meaning...

Denzie

Moderator•6 years ago

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I'm Over in the Infusion Room, With Everyone Else

Since I last wrote a blog post for this site, I’ve enrolled in and left a clinical trial, taken a three week break from treatment, installed a PowerPort, and...

Since I last wrote a blog post for this site, I’ve enrolled in and left a clinic...

scifiknitter

Blogger•6 years ago

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News from the FDA: the indication for a drug targeting EGFR is expanded to uncommon mutations

The FDA has expanded the indication for afatinib (Gilotrif) to include the treatment of patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose...

The FDA has expanded the indication for afatinib (Gilotrif) to include the treat...

MFH_Advocate

•6 years ago

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Just Diagnosed and so scared & confused

I am 54 years old and a single mom to a 9 year old. Went in for trouble taking a deep breath and a cough and came our with a mass on my lung opening and now...

I am 54 years old and a single mom to a 9 year old. Went in for trouble taking ...

carollewis22

•6 years ago

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Is there anyway i can help its important to me?

want to be advocate from home and talk to patiences. susiejo1948

SusieJo1948

•6 years ago

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Here we go again.

Well the whole head radiation was going to give me a reprieve on brain tumors. Nope not me. Results today 4 new ones they are small more srs radiation i know...

Well the whole head radiation was going to give me a reprieve on brain tumors. N...

Pandora8205

•6 years ago

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lung cancer

I,m susie whate Whats on my mind is lung cancer i would like to help. it really makes my day if i can help i think when i help someone with lung cancer. They...

I,m susie whate Whats on my mind is lung cancer i would like to help. it really ...

SusieJo1948

•6 years ago

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lung cancer nonprofit

hello my name is susie The national nonprofit has joined with freetobreath we need more research. Come on guys if we all fight together we will get where were...

hello my name is susie The national nonprofit has joined with freetobreath we ne...

SusieJo1948

•6 years ago

1 Reply

my hand is so weak

does anyone have a lot of nerve damage from having a lung tumor removed, im going on a year and a half and I still don't have a lot of use of my right hand I...

does anyone have a lot of nerve damage from having a lung tumor removed, im goin...

cmilashoski

•6 years ago

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Newbie Here

Diagnosis of NSCLC on October 11, 2017 staged at 2a. Had bilobectomy via thoracotomy on November 22, 2017. Dr stated that there was no evidence of disease...

Diagnosis of NSCLC on October 11, 2017 staged at 2a. Had bilobectomy via thoraco...

Yogamama72

•6 years ago

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Opdivo Question

Hubby just had surgery to remove tumor in lung. Turns out it was melanoma. Seems to be metastasized from tumor that was removed 30 years ago on his back....

Hubby just had surgery to remove tumor in lung. Turns out it was melanoma. See...

HHHHHHHH

•6 years ago

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My mom is getting depressed while taking chemotheraphy.

My mom(56) was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. It was on her leg, she had to take heavy chemo and radiotheraphy and after the big surgery she made it! The...

My mom(56) was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago. It was on her leg, she had to ...

eceogretmen

•6 years ago

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Stage 4 lung cancer survivor conquers mountain in Nepal.

For the person who was worried about running again. Tried to find the thread but everyone should know that some things are possible....

For the person who was worried about running again. Tried to find the thread bu...

Denzie

Moderator•6 years ago

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Starting a new chemo drug

Hi, this is my first time to post. I have stage 4 NSCLC, 3 years since diagnosed. Had lobectomy on lower left lobe in October 2014. I was told the surgery got...

Hi, this is my first time to post. I have stage 4 NSCLC, 3 years since diagnosed...

Jackie52

•6 years ago

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4 1/2 year Survivor!

Today (January 5,2018) is 4 1/2 years since Dave’s diagnosis of stage IV non small cell allk positive mutation. He has been cancer free since October 2016 He...

Today (January 5,2018) is 4 1/2 years since Dave’s diagnosis of stage IV non sm...

Arkoia

•6 years ago

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Posts - Lung Cancer Support | HealthUnlocked

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All posts for January 2018

Low white count

Severe joint pain. Stage 4 nsclc met to lymph nodes, bone.

Optivo Skin trouble

Its Scanxiety Time

Be part of the campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer!

2nd Opinionn Answered

Father has stage 4 lung cancer and has spread to the bones I am scared and unable to cope

Mom dx with stage 4 lung cancer

Tagrisso Anyone?

My Dad Has Stage 4 Small Cell Lung Cancer

Video about a lung cancer clinical trial by the New England Journal of Medicine

Recurance

Second time around.

Crohn's disease and lung cancer

Update

Let it out!! No judgement zone.

I'm Over in the Infusion Room, With Everyone Else

News from the FDA: the indication for a drug targeting EGFR is expanded to uncommon mutations

Just Diagnosed and so scared & confused

Is there anyway i can help its important to me?

Here we go again.

lung cancer

lung cancer nonprofit

my hand is so weak

Newbie Here

Opdivo Question

My mom is getting depressed while taking chemotheraphy.

Stage 4 lung cancer survivor conquers mountain in Nepal.

Starting a new chemo drug

4 1/2 year Survivor!

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