MsC1210

Here is a list of commonly used acronyms that are found throughout this site. I am SURE I missed a lot so I hope that as others come across more they will add them to this tread.
Warmly
Christine
lc, lung cancer
sclc, small cell lung cancer
nsclc, non small cell lung cancer
SOB, shortness of breath
NED, no evidence of disease
Dx or dx diagnosis
Tx or tx treatment
B-I-L, M-I-L, F-I-L, S-I-L, Brother, mother, father, or sister in-law
SO significant other
DH dear hubby
ONC, oncologist
PCP primary care physician
METS, metastasis
VATS, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
WBR, whole brain radiation
SUV, "standardized uptake value," which is based on the amount of metabolic activity resulting from the pre-scan injection of irradiated sugar

Here is a list of commonly used acronyms that are found throughout this site. I am SURE I missed a lot so I hope that as others come across more they will add them to this tread.
Warmly
Christine
lc, lung cancer
sclc, small cell lung cancer
nsclc, non small cell lung cancer
SOB, shortness of breath
NED, no evidence of disease
Dx or dx diagnosis
Tx or tx treatment
B-I-L, M-I-L, F-I-L, S-I-L, Brother, mother, father, or sister in-law
SO significant other
DH dear hubby
ONC, oncologist
PCP primary care physician
METS, metastasis
VATS, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
WBR, whole brain radiation
SUV, "standardized uptake value," which is based on the amount of metabolic activity resulting from the pre-scan injection of irradiated sugar

Hello Barb and welcome,
I am sorry you had reason to find a site such as this, but I am very glad you posted. Please keep us informed as to what the next step is with your treatment and rest assured that there are many wonderful people here that will be more than happy to offer you advice and support. Your good attitude will do so much to help you as you go along, too.
My best to you,
Christine

Here is a list of commonly used acronyms that are found throughout this site. I am SURE I missed a lot so I hope that as others come across more they will add them to this tread.
Warmly
Christine
lc, lung cancer
sclc, small cell lung cancer
nsclc, non small cell lung cancer
SOB, shortness of breath
NED, no evidence of disease
Dx or dx diagnosis
Tx or tx treatment
B-I-L, M-I-L, F-I-L, S-I-L, Brother, mother, father, or sister in-law
SO significant other
DH dear hubby
ONC, oncologist
PCP primary care physician
METS, metastasis
VATS, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
WBR, whole brain radiation
SUV, "standardized uptake value," which is based on the amount of metabolic activity resulting from the pre-scan injection of irradiated sugar

Here is a list of commonly used acronyms that are found throughout this site. I am SURE I missed a lot so I hope that as others come across more they will add them to this tread.
Warmly
Christine
lc, lung cancer
sclc, small cell lung cancer
nsclc, non small cell lung cancer
SOB, shortness of breath
NED, no evidence of disease
Dx or dx diagnosis
Tx or tx treatment
B-I-L, M-I-L, F-I-L, S-I-L, Brother, mother, father, or sister in-law
SO significant other
DH dear hubby
ONC, oncologist
PCP primary care physician
METS, metastasis
VATS, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
WBR, whole brain radiation
SUV, "standardized uptake value," which is based on the amount of metabolic activity resulting from the pre-scan injection of irradiated sugar

Here is a list of commonly used acronyms that are found throughout this site. I am SURE I missed a lot so I hope that as others come across more they will add them to this tread.
Warmly
Christine
lc, lung cancer
sclc, small cell lung cancer
nsclc, non small cell lung cancer
SOB, shortness of breath
NED, no evidence of disease
Dx or dx diagnosis
Tx or tx treatment
B-I-L, M-I-L, F-I-L, S-I-L, Brother, mother, father, or sister in-law
SO significant other
DH dear hubby
ONC, oncologist
PCP primary care physician
METS, metastasis
VATS, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
WBR, whole brain radiation
SUV, "standardized uptake value," which is based on the amount of metabolic activity resulting from the pre-scan injection of irradiated sugar

Here is a list of commonly used acronyms that are found throughout this site. I am SURE I missed a lot so I hope that as others come across more they will add them to this tread.
Warmly
Christine
lc, lung cancer
sclc, small cell lung cancer
nsclc, non small cell lung cancer
SOB, shortness of breath
NED, no evidence of disease
Dx or dx diagnosis
Tx or tx treatment
B-I-L, M-I-L, F-I-L, S-I-L, Brother, mother, father, or sister in-law
SO significant other
DH dear hubby
ONC, oncologist
PCP primary care physician
METS, metastasis
VATS, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
WBR, whole brain radiation
SUV, "standardized uptake value," which is based on the amount of metabolic activity resulting from the pre-scan injection of irradiated sugar

Here is a list of commonly used acronyms that are found throughout this site. I am SURE I missed a lot so I hope that as others come across more they will add them to this tread.
Warmly
Christine
lc, lung cancer
sclc, small cell lung cancer
nsclc, non small cell lung cancer
SOB, shortness of breath
NED, no evidence of disease
Dx or dx diagnosis
Tx or tx treatment
B-I-L, M-I-L, F-I-L, S-I-L, Brother, mother, father, or sister in-law
SO significant other
DH dear hubby
ONC, oncologist
PCP primary care physician
METS, metastasis
VATS, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
WBR, whole brain radiation
SUV, "standardized uptake value," which is based on the amount of metabolic activity resulting from the pre-scan injection of irradiated sugar

Here is a list of commonly used acronyms that are found throughout this site. I am SURE I missed a lot so I hope that as others come across more they will add them to this tread.
Warmly
Christine
lc, lung cancer
sclc, small cell lung cancer
nsclc, non small cell lung cancer
SOB, shortness of breath
NED, no evidence of disease
Dx or dx diagnosis
Tx or tx treatment
B-I-L, M-I-L, F-I-L, S-I-L, Brother, mother, father, or sister in-law
SO significant other
DH dear hubby
ONC, oncologist
PCP primary care physician
METS, metastasis
VATS, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
WBR, whole brain radiation
SUV, "standardized uptake value," which is based on the amount of metabolic activity resulting from the pre-scan injection of irradiated sugar