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Cancer in broncial tube

Hi everyone i got diagnosed with lung cancer in my broncial tube nearly a year ago. I'm being treated with immunotherapy i have a year left of treatment my...

Hi everyone i got diagnosed with lung cancer in my broncial tube nearly a year ...

Bulldog242

•2 years ago

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Mom just diagnosed Stage IV

Hello - new here... My mother (74) was recently diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC and begins chemo (Carboplatin + Alimta) on 12/28. She is a non-smoker and the...

Hello - new here... My mother (74) was recently diagnosed with Stage IV NSCLC an...

ajk44

•2 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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Myasthenia Gravis with NSCL cancer

My husband developed double vision, droopy eyes and overall severe weakness . It started suddenly on his week off from chemo and Immunotherapy. He’s been so...

My husband developed double vision, droopy eyes and overall severe weakness . It...

Marian54

•4 years ago

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Devastated! my Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Transformed into Small Cell Lung Cancer

Hello Friends, It has been a while since I posted. I was originally diagnosed 7 1/2 months ago with stage 4 Non-Small Cell EGFR + Lung Cancer. Had a...

Hello Friends, It has been a while since I posted. I was originally diagnose...

Bfowler

•5 years ago

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Does Using Oxygen in home helps me in getting points for PIPS "daily living component"

Hi Every one I have been prescribed Portable (ambulatory) oxygen and oxygen concentrator for home activity level use 4L per min. have been using this for 3...

Hi Every one I have been prescribed Portable (ambulatory) oxygen and oxygen conc...

Guy59

•5 years ago

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How to fight IMRT insurance denial????

Hi, I am a young patient (under 25 year old) with cancer on my arm and I am facing a denial by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois to have IMRT both my their...

Hi, I am a young patient (under 25 year old) with cancer on my arm and I am faci...

waltersqsb3

•5 years ago

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maintance infusion

On maintance infusion of Keytruda and Alimpta now, second treatment yesterday, has anyone had good sucess with this? The last treatments before maintance were...

On maintance infusion of Keytruda and Alimpta now, second treatment yesterday, h...

rrrksr6kid

•5 years ago

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Maintenance chemo

So I have t updated in a long time (been lurking) but I’m back with a question. After nearly dying from an adverse reaction to Keytruda, my mom made a full...

So I have t updated in a long time (been lurking) but I’m back with a question. ...

Cici145

•6 years ago

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MY DEAR SISTER'S STRUGGLE IS OVER

To all my dear Free to Breathe friends, It is with a heavy heart that I must report that my sister, Marta, has passed away. It was a very hard struggle since...

To all my dear Free to Breathe friends, It is with a heavy heart that I must rep...

2020CURE

•6 years ago

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Recurrence of lung cancer after 3.5 years

I’m just posting because I’m looking for others in the same / similar situation who can share their experiences with me. My situation is described below but in...

I’m just posting because I’m looking for others in the same / similar situation ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Stage 4 lung cancer

Hi Everyone! I'm on here on behalf of my partner, Jim, age 71. He was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in January of this year and has been referred for...

Hi Everyone! I'm on here on behalf of my partner, Jim, age 71. He was diagnosed...

Wolfette1956

•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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Newly diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of lung

My local VA blew off my frequent complaints of headaches . Turns out they were metastasis from a small nsc lung cancer. Now have had a week's worth of targeted...

My local VA blew off my frequent complaints of headaches . Turns out they were m...

ElmerFudd314

•6 years ago

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'The Possibilities' are endless....

The Denver- Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk is in 2 days! This will be my 2nd year participating in this amazing event and I am thrilled to say that we will have...

The Denver- Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk is in 2 days! This will be my 2nd year p...

PegD

•7 years ago

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NC mom given 6 weeks to live, now cancer-free 2 years later

Pam Black has lived a life most doctors would recommend to their patients – she doesn’t smoke, works out a lot and eats healthy. That’s why it was surprising...

Pam Black has lived a life most doctors would recommend to their patients – she ...

FtB_Travis

•7 years ago

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When People Say I'm 'Too Young to Have Had Cancer'

Cancer knows no age, and some might not know that saying that someone is "too young to have cancer" might mean something completely different to a young...

Cancer knows no age, and some might not know that saying that someone is "too yo...

FtB_Travis

•7 years ago

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Mum finally diagnosed, trying to be positive

Hello all, so after nearly 3 months of tests and scans my mum has been diagnosed with NSCLC (Adenocarcinoma) in her right lung and she is due to have a second...

Hello all, so after nearly 3 months of tests and scans my mum has been diagnosed...

MissyD1

•7 years ago

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My biopsy and my morning of hell. LMAO

OK this is how my day has gone so far. Larry, took me to the hospital to have my bone marrow done. We go to check in and the first thing she does is spray a...

OK this is how my day has gone so far. Larry, took me to the hospital to have my...

Danna

•7 years ago

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My Dear Sweet Husband has Lung Cancer

I am writing for my dear sweet husband who diagnosed 13 months ago with small cell lung cancer that metastasized to his lymph system, liver, and his brain....

I am writing for my dear sweet husband who diagnosed 13 months ago with small ce...

eispec

•7 years ago

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Introducing myself

Hi my name is Annette I'm 49 and live in Australia and I currently care for my mum who has stage IV nsclc with mets to both lungs, liver, bone, chest lymph...

Hi my name is Annette I'm 49 and live in Australia and I currently care for my m...

Aussiegal1967

•7 years ago

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November 2016 Survivor Spotlight: Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson is our Survivor Spotlight this November. 17 months after diagnosis, Jennifer still spends time with her kids, plays volleyball, practices yoga,...

Jennifer Olson is our Survivor Spotlight this November. 17 months after diagnosi...

FtB_Travis

•7 years ago

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A Lung Cancer Blogger's Story

I’m a long-time blogger who will celebrate the 10th anniversary of writing my first blog post this coming Christmas Day. My blog used to be about work, my...

I’m a long-time blogger who will celebrate the 10th anniversary of writing my fi...

scifiknitter

Blogger•7 years ago

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How Clinical Trials Help Kirk Smith Live with Stage IIIb Lung Cancer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFzDBuDAcqU Kirk Smith is the 2016 featured PPD Hero. Smith was diagnosed with stage IIIb lung cancer with an ALK+ mutation,...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFzDBuDAcqU Kirk Smith is the 2016 featured PPD...

FtB_Travis

•8 years ago

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Beards For Hope - How It Began

Registration for Beards for Hope 2016 is underway. This unique fundraiser is held in conjunction with Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November. Participants can...

Registration for Beards for Hope 2016 is underway. This unique fundraiser is hel...

FtB_Travis

•8 years ago

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Scared & frightened

I keep having these weird feelings. Hard to describe. Out of body, I feel if I shut my eyes I want wake up. Pain is worse. So hot & sweating so much. Vision is...

I keep having these weird feelings. Hard to describe. Out of body, I feel if I s...

GainesH

•8 years ago

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September Survivor Spotlight - Betty Duel

The September Survivor Spotlight shines on Betty Duel. Betty worked out all the time and was very focused on her health, so she was determined to find the...

The September Survivor Spotlight shines on Betty Duel. Betty worked out all the ...

FtB_Travis

•8 years ago

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New here and fighting lung and bone cancers

I am new here, and this is my very first post. Back on January 5, 2016 I was given 6-12 months to live. I was diagnosed with HPV Lung Cancer, after beating...

I am new here, and this is my very first post. Back on January 5, 2016 I was gi...

Serrecko

Volunteer•8 years ago

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anyone else had 6\7 tests done dose it mean its CANCER?

My Husband been told he has shadow on his lungs! CT Scan, day after A Scan and camera on his lungs and took 11 pieces out plus enlarged lymph nodes they said....

My Husband been told he has shadow on his lungs! CT Scan, day after A Scan and c...

Charlie-08

•8 years ago

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August Free to Breathe Survivor Spotlight

Marlene Nadler-Moodie is our featured survivor of August. She was diagnosed with stage 3B non-small cell adenocarcinoma in June of 2012, and her symptoms...

Marlene Nadler-Moodie is our featured survivor of August. She was diagnosed with...

FtB_Travis

•8 years ago

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Stories posts

Cancer in broncial tube

Mom just diagnosed Stage IV

Portacath...any information please?

Myasthenia Gravis with NSCL cancer

Devastated! my Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Transformed into Small Cell Lung Cancer

Does Using Oxygen in home helps me in getting points for PIPS "daily living component"

How to fight IMRT insurance denial????

maintance infusion

Maintenance chemo

MY DEAR SISTER'S STRUGGLE IS OVER

Recurrence of lung cancer after 3.5 years

Stage 4 lung cancer

Tagrisso Anyone?

Newly diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of lung

'The Possibilities' are endless....

NC mom given 6 weeks to live, now cancer-free 2 years later

When People Say I'm 'Too Young to Have Had Cancer'

Mum finally diagnosed, trying to be positive

My biopsy and my morning of hell. LMAO

My Dear Sweet Husband has Lung Cancer

Introducing myself

November 2016 Survivor Spotlight: Jennifer Olson

A Lung Cancer Blogger's Story

How Clinical Trials Help Kirk Smith Live with Stage IIIb Lung Cancer

Beards For Hope - How It Began

Scared & frightened

September Survivor Spotlight - Betty Duel

New here and fighting lung and bone cancers

anyone else had 6\7 tests done dose it mean its CANCER?

August Free to Breathe Survivor Spotlight

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