Can radiation of neck and upper chest cause or speed up atherosclerosis?l had radiation of my neck and upper chest, can that cause or speed up atherosclerosis?...reactions4repliesTreatment
Is a 5cm nodule usually cancer?I just had a CT scan for my heart and a 5 cm nodule in the lower lobe of my right lung was found. Is this usually cancer?...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
I feel hopelessMy mom has stage 3 lung cancer. We wait for biopsy results....reactions1replyCaregivingCoping
Is it time to talk about having a port put in?I am 6 weeks into my treatment - immunotherapy infusions every 2 weeks. Already, nurses having trouble getting a line in. Does anyone else have this issue? Is it time...reactions6replies
Side effects from targeted radiation to head?Going to start radiation target treatment on a couple of areas in my head. What type of side effects can I expect?...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTreatment
How long will Alcensa after Xalkori work?How effective is Alecensa after Xalkori stops working? My wife took 2.5 years of chemo and radiation, then 2.5 years on Xalkori. After the mutation spread from the lung to...reactions2repliesTreatment
Stage 4 Lung Cancer with Metastasized Brain CancerIn the past few months this problem keeps getting worse; stumbling; shaking in left leg to the point I cannot walk I am anxious and afraid all of time. I...reactions3repliesCopingEnd of Life CareDepression
Bucket List PartnerIf you could check off one thing on your bucket list what would it be? Would you want to share the experience with a partner, friend, or strictly lone star?...reactions1replyCopingSupportSurvivorship
How many members are receiving targeted therapy?How many members are receiving targeted therapy as a front line treatment and how long has it been working? I was diagnosed in September and started a brand new ROS1...reactions3replies
Has anyone had success taking a chemo pill ?Have lung cancer and have been on Chemo IV and Keytruda. Not great results now my Doctor manta to put me on a different regimen which is a Chemo pill....reactions7replies