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    What constitutes Lung Cancer Patient as Inoperable

    in NSCLC GROUP

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    I'm not 100% on this so hopefully someone with more knowledge will follow me up....

    My mom also has NSCLC stage IV. Initially the Dr spoke of surgery when they thought they were only dealing with her primary tumor in the upper right lung. We were told she would not be a surgical candidate when further tests showed the cancer had spead to her other lung and several lymph nodes. So I have to assume it has alot to do with where the cancer has spread to. (At least it did in the case of my mom)

    Hope this info helps.

    10 Questions & 26 Letters Game.....

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    The Current Letter is "H"

    01 - A Breed of Dog.."Havanese"

    02 - A Drink (alcoholic one) ...... "Hurricane"

    03 - A TV Show .......... "Heros"

    04 - A item of clothing........ "halter"

    05 - A Color ........." hunter green "

    06 - A flower............ "Hyacinth"

    07 - A song ." "

    08 - A Book or Magazine ............... ""

    09 - Actor/Actress ...................... " "

    10 - A film" "

    Getting to Know You - February 26

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    One of my faves mom used to make me as a kid...

    She calls it Creamettes & Tuna

    basically its cooked elbow macaroni, canned tuna fish, and mayonnaise mixed together. Served warm

    You eat it with potato chips.

    Probably has like a zillion calories, and I know it sounds wierd, but it is so yummy....

    I want to make some right now, but i'm tryin to lose 20 lbs. Time to nuke a healthy choice dinner, i guess...

    My mom has stage IV

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    Welcome Shelley,

    Sorry for your need to be here. I agree with many others here about the second opinion. Do lots of research and ask lots of questions. Keep asking till you are satisfied. My mom also chooses not to hear her prognosis, as she thinks it will give her negativity. I didnt agree at first, but i'm starting to "get it". We move at her pace, and it works for us, right now. One day at a time....

    I will keep your mom in my prayers.

    Introduction

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

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    Sorry you have to be here with the rest of us, but a big warm welcome nonetheless.

    My mom is currently undergoing the same chemo plan (4 treatments so far) and has done pretty well. Side effects have been minimal. Doing the reasearch is a good thing, for me it has really helped with peace of mind that were doing the right things.

    I wish your mom much success with her treatment and will keep your family in my prayers.

    Please PM me if i can offer any knowledge or support.

    -Danielle

    Getting to Know You - February 22

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    I am guilty of spending waaaaayyy too much time with the TV. I also have a DVR, so on those sleepless nites i catch up on:

    Grey's Anatomy

    American Idol

    Nip/Tuck (on off-season ---boohoo)

    Big Brother (will be back this summer--yay!)

    Dr. Phil

    Deal or No Deal

    1 VS 100

    Heroes

    House

    Wife Swap

    SuperNanny

    Extreme makeover Home Edition (makes me cry every week)

    intervention

    Dog the bounty hunter

    anything on HGTV

    I could go on and on, but realize i am embarrassing myself..lol :oops:

    Question about "Hot Head"

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

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    My brother just came from a visit with mom and she is complaining about the left side of her head feeling hot and clammy. My brother checked himself and says you can notice a slight temperature difference and definate clamminess on the left side and that is not apparent on the right side.

    I'm terrified of brain mets and wonder if that is what is causing this. Does anyone have any insight or a similar experience?

    Sorry if i'm being panicky...Google is not giving me any info....

    Thanks-

    Danielle

    New Diagnosis for my Mom

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    Welcome Julie.

    I am sorry you have a need ot be here, but have come to the right place.

    I am also In Florida- Ft. Lauderdale, so if i am near to your parents and can help with any info I would be glad to- PM me anytime.

    As for the nausea, my mom has had some after chemo (but only for the first few days), but the Onc has been very good about meds for this, and there are lots available. My mom uses Kytril and Ativan with much success.

    It sounds like the Drs have a great plan set up and will keep your family in my prayers that all goes well.

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