“Potentiating Medications”Hello, My mother was recently diagnosed with adenocarcinoma EGFR mutant, Exon 19 deletion, TP53, MYC. One primary tumor in the lung, one brain mets 1.2cm and two lymph nodes in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Androgen deprivation?My Oncologist told me I have or need androgen deprivation - I think this was discovered on the biopsy report, anyone know something about this? -Lanny...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiopsies
Is Anybody Out There ?I am just noticing that the last time this forum was posted on was 10 months 3 weeks ago and wonder if this is still an active website. I am...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Segmentectomy vs. Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell DiagnosisI am a 63-year-old, healthy, non-smoking male who was diagnosed with lung cancer in June. I saw a highly recommended (including by other physicians) Thoracic Surgeon in my area who...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentSurgery
BreathingI am a fit person, 58, was cycling 250-300k's a week for years. Diagnosed with lung cancer and taking Iressa Gifitinib. It sems to be working so far. My breathing...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsTreatment
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
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?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosis
Chondrosarcoma spread to lungs?My dad aged 64 has been diagnosed with dedifferentiated metastatic chondrosarcoma in his right thigh bone femur. Options after metastasis After biopsy, it has metastasized to lungs size (1.8 cm...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
I feel hopelessMy mom has stage 3 lung cancer. We wait for biopsy results....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies