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Treatment after pembro ( stage IV NSCLC)

Mum had last treatment this week ( 2 years)...no spread some progression leading to breathlessness. Onc said radio after pembro is out of system ( does anyone...

Mum had last treatment this week ( 2 years)...no spread some progression leading...

Pollypeck

•4 years ago

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Biopsy diagnosis

I had a needle biopsy on 6/23 and yesterday the pulmonologist called with results. I was not home, I was having an MRI w/contrast of a T11 vertebrae. My...

I had a needle biopsy on 6/23 and yesterday the pulmonologist called with result...

dunnellon

•4 years ago

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biopsy

I want to thank all for the responses to my questions on right upper lobe biopsy. Hearing others' stories eased my mind a lot! I had the procedure yesterday...

I want to thank all for the responses to my questions on right upper lobe biopsy...

dunnellon

•4 years ago

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Fatigue

I’m doing Keytruda and Altima once every 3 weeks maint. No I lay here and sleep and can’t stand too long, find out keytruda stops your thyroid from...

I’m doing Keytruda and Altima once every 3 weeks maint. No I lay here and sleep...

lovey100

•4 years ago

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Edema

Hi all you cancer survivors, I have written several posts since being diagnosed with stage 3a lung cancer in 8/1/19. I just finished adjuvant chemo of 2 3...

Hi all you cancer survivors, I have written several posts since being diagnosed ...

Beepers7

•4 years ago

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Join us tomorrow for our SummerJam, Saturday June 20th

There’s still time. Register or donate today and help us meet our goals! Registration is free for survivors! Register here:...

There’s still time. Register or donate today and help us meet our goals! Registr...

Miranda_GO2

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FDA approves pembrolizumab for adults and children with TMB-H solid tumors

On June 16th, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for treatment of all advanced, metastatic cancers with a tumor...

On June 16th, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Keytruda (pe...

Miranda_GO2

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SBRT has started

I had my first SBRT (stereotactic body radiation therapy) treatment on Wednesday June 17. As expected the first treatment was longer because they were making...

I had my first SBRT (stereotactic body radiation therapy) treatment on Wednesday...

JeanE41

•4 years ago

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Unsuccessful blood test

A very experienced nurse has been this morning but was unable to get samples of my husbands blood for the pre treatment test. The veins just didn’t appear or...

A very experienced nurse has been this morning but was unable to get samples of ...

KT22

•4 years ago

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Needle biopsy of lung

I just joined here. I am having a needle biopsy of right upper lung lobe next week. What can I expect during and afterwards?

I just joined here. I am having a needle biopsy of right upper lung lobe next w...

dunnellon

•4 years ago

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Portacath...any information please?

My husband has secondary brain mets after seeming to be making a good recovery from lung cancer surgery. We’re devastated & he’s now starting chemo &...

My husband has secondary brain mets after seeming to be making a good recovery ...

KT22

•4 years ago

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FDA approves Zepzelca (lurbinectedin) for treatment of advanced SCLC that has progressed after platinum chemotherapy

On June 15, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepzelca (lurbinectedin) for treatment of advanced small cell lung cancer (SCLC) whose cancer...

On June 15, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zepzelca (lurb...

Miranda_GO2

Partner•4 years ago

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Update - treatment plan after WBR

Hi everyone, Just wanted to give u an update. My dad finished 10 sessions of WBR this week. He is still feel weak and numb on his feet. Hope it will get...

Hi everyone, Just wanted to give u an update. My dad finished 10 sessions of WB...

Ina3

•4 years ago

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There's still time to join us for Summer Jam on June 20th

Patient/ Survivors can register for free! The deadline for getting your t-shirt has passed, but you will still receive a t-shirt (just may not be in time for...

Patient/ Survivors can register for free! The deadline for getting your t-shirt ...

Miranda_GO2

Partner•4 years ago

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Liquid biopsy diagnoses lung cancer and seven cancers that have no early testing or screening

This could be a game changer. It identified cancers for which screening exams exist and for several that don’t. No idea yet if it will help to extend...

This could be a game changer. It identified cancers for which screening exams e...

Denzie

Moderator•4 years ago

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Thank you, those who have signed up. We filled in some gaps.

There are over 100 people signed up. There are 16 states that have no one signed up. The volunteer who coordinates this sent me a list of those states. I...

There are over 100 people signed up. There are 16 states that have no one signe...

Denzie

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12 year anniversary

I joined today,June 5, 2020..today is my 12 year anniversary of my lung cancer surgery.. June 5,2008...God is good...

I joined today,June 5, 2020..today is my 12 year anniversary of my lung cancer s...

joe_s17050

•4 years ago

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What You Need to Know: ASCO 2020

Check out today's blog post with updates about ASCO from our Science and Research Team Here is the link:...

Check out today's blog post with updates about ASCO from our Science and Researc...

Miranda_GO2

Partner•4 years ago

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A message from GO2

We stand together, now and always.

Miranda_GO2

Partner•4 years ago

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Why I’m participating in the next cancer voices summit

Were you aware that the original 2020 Federal Budget cut out funding for lung cancer search? A concerted effort by patients, families, clinicians, advocates...

Were you aware that the original 2020 Federal Budget cut out funding for lung ca...

Denzie

Moderator•4 years ago

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Last day to sign up to get your t-shirt in time for the Summer Jam

Join us virtually on Saturday, June 20, 2020, as we band together across the country for a 5K Your Way to end lung cancer. Registration is FREE for patients/...

Join us virtually on Saturday, June 20, 2020, as we band together across the cou...

Miranda_GO2

Partner•4 years ago

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(FDA) approved the combination of Cyramza (ramucirumab) and Tarceva (erlotinib) for the first line treatment of advanced NSCLC

On May 29th, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the combination of Cyramza (ramucirumab) and Tarceva (erlotinib) for the first line...

On May 29th, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the combinati...

Miranda_GO2

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Posts - Lung Cancer Support | HealthUnlocked

Lung Cancer Support

All posts for June 2020

Treatment after pembro ( stage IV NSCLC)

Biopsy diagnosis

biopsy

Fatigue

Edema

Join us tomorrow for our SummerJam, Saturday June 20th

FDA approves pembrolizumab for adults and children with TMB-H solid tumors

SBRT has started

Unsuccessful blood test

Needle biopsy of lung

Portacath...any information please?

FDA approves Zepzelca (lurbinectedin) for treatment of advanced SCLC that has progressed after platinum chemotherapy

Update - treatment plan after WBR

There's still time to join us for Summer Jam on June 20th

Liquid biopsy diagnoses lung cancer and seven cancers that have no early testing or screening

Thank you, those who have signed up. We filled in some gaps.

12 year anniversary

What You Need to Know: ASCO 2020

A message from GO2

Why I’m participating in the next cancer voices summit

Last day to sign up to get your t-shirt in time for the Summer Jam

(FDA) approved the combination of Cyramza (ramucirumab) and Tarceva (erlotinib) for the first line treatment of advanced NSCLC

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