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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
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?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
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?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
PET Scan Results TomorrowI had my second PET scan done last Wednesday..so this Wednesday I see the oncologist and get the results..nerve wrecking..God’s helping me deal with this but my Brother hasn’t even...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 repliesTreatment
Keytruda? Totally shocked & scared!On June 25th my anniversary I was diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. It is in my lung and lining and now the think my liver. I'm...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTreatment
failure before successMine is a success story but before success, I had to go through failures. I have cancer and it's been several years and I have tried several means to treat...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTreatment
chemo questionsI'm afraid to start chemo. I don't want to loose all my hair. Ok, I'm already bald, but still...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesTreatment
SwellingHave really bad odema in feet and hands. Due to tumour. Any ideas of what can help....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment