Chronic cough worried about x-ray results...Doctors said it might be enlarged lymph nodes there so ordered a CT scan I'm really scared now what does this mean?...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesDiagnosisBiopsies
Beach Therapy...Have you thought about finding a beach with cool water and air to reflect? What is your go-to for getting fresh air to help your lungs?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCopingTravelWeather
Newly Diagnosed...As I said I'm petrified. I have 11grandchildren, three children and there spouses. I have a wonderful husband....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Stopping chemotherapy ...He Cancer is still exactly the same as it was when it was diagnosed and she just got weaker and weaker....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentCaregivingCopingMental Health
Things to consider when choosing treatment...Wherever you went, do you feel like you received the same standard of care that others do? Just wondering what stories are out there. :) Kimberly...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Feedback on switching from immunotherapy to chemotherapy?...Says pleural lining cancer now and Keytruda not working for PDL1. To start chemotherapy next week with 5 drugs....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
New User, Nervous, Input Appreciated...Doctor listened, said all sounded great. Did a pulse ox, said all is good, lungs are working, something about 98%....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Are you surviving the summer heat?...Air conditioning is my best friend....Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
What clothes do you wear when taking drug Alectinib?...Do I have to wear long sleeve shirt just riding in car? Know maybe dumb questions but need help. Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Triangle 5mm jagged nodule should I be concerned ...That was not there last year My oncologist said nothing , my primary doct received the results and asked me about it as well as the imaging that found...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisSymptoms
Dry scratchy throat ...They said side affects might be coming. Lucky me, nothing yet except, I’ve developed an extremely sore, scratchy throat....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Breathing...It sems to be working so far. My breathing had declined btween diagnosis and the treatment starting....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptomsTreatment
TrueBeam radiation machine vs Cyberknife machine...His radiation oncologist said the machine they will use (at the VA) is called TrueBeam....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
New to This Journey, Question?...The findings said there is a Spiculated Mass in the upper left lobe of the lung. As a result, they have ordered a PET Scan of my entire torso....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesCoping
Low Intensity Exercises...Have you considered what and how does it look to incorporate safe routines with lung cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessExerciseTips & Advice
What are the chances of brain metastasis spreading more if the actual lung cancer is regressing?...My dad’s last PET showed that his cancer is regressing but when he did an MRI on his brain, doctors said that they see a new metastasis....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Carcinoid ...Breathing and sob is getting better. Anyone else have this?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingTips & Advice
When you say cancer, it's like some think your contagious....Why does cancer seem to scare people away? We're not contagious !...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
New diagnosis...Her specialist said it could just be scar tissue or persistent infection....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCaregivingLate StageNewly Diagnosed
mass used on latest X-Ray...showed a 'new' speculated nodule. a few weeks ago I ended up in the ER for problems breathing and an X-ray was done lo look for pneumonia and the report...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
