[My 39yr old wife just diagnosed with stage iv adenocarcinoma]

Hello Antony!  I'm so sorry that you and your wife are dealing with this.  Being a caretaker and trying to stay positive is very difficult and I understand.  I will be praying for both you and your wife.  Please let us know how she is doing and if you have any questions or just want to vent, we are here for you ((hugs))

[first time here, need some input please]

Hi DB!  I'm sorry about all you are dealing with right now and hope you have found some answers.  I too lived in Victorville Ca before moving to Illinois.  My husband's oncologist in Victorville was Dr. Nandish.  Do you have the same one?  He was not very helpful to us as far as explaining any options that my husband had.  I hope you don't have the same one  

 

Please let us know how you are doing ((hugs))

[Carbs cause Lung Cancer?]

No, I haven't heard of such a thing.  It will be interesting to see comments from others though.

[DH diagnosed with stage IV adenocarcinoma]

My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 Adenocarcinoma with malignant pleural effusion.  He was only offered chemotherapy since it was inoperable.  His doctors gave us little information or told us about any additional choices so it was a very hard time.  I am praying for you and if you need someone to talk to, we are always here.  (hugs)

[Stage 2 Lung Cancer]

Hoping for an easy and successful surgery.  Please take care and let us know how you're doing. ((hugs))

[I never thought...]

I'm so sorry that you and your wife are dealing with this. Good luck finding some assistance and please let us know how you are both doing ((hugs))

[Newly Diagnosed Adenocarcinoma]

Seems like this was found at an early stage and that's great!  Let us know how your doing ((hugs))

[What Nodule?!?!?]

I can imagine how scared you must have felt when you heard that but I agree with Randy......don't panic!  I recently had pneumonia followed by a CT scan where a couple nodules were found.  I was told that we ALL develop nodules as we age, it doesn't always mean lung cancer.  My doctor plans to keep and eye on them and follow up with another scan in three months just to be safe.  Please let us know how you're doing ((hugs))

[Waiting on Treatment]

I agree that you have waited a long time and am glad you will start in February.  Please let us know what the doctors say and how you plan to proceed.  ((hugs))

[Being my sisters keeper]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your sister as well!  Seems like she is doing good

[Merry Christmas to all my friends old and new !!!]

Happy New Year (since I'm late on this post)

[My dad has stage 4 lung cancer]

Call your local Social Security office and ask if they have a program with home health aides.  When I lived in California I assisted low income people with health issues in their home.  It won't cost them anything.  Let us know what you find out.  Your home could use some help it seems.  ((hugs))

[Pulmonary nodule, don't know if cancer]

I myself recently had a CT Scan and nodules were found.  I was terrified since my husband passed from lung cancer 6 yrs ago.  My specialist informed me that not all nodules are cancer.  We ALL develop them as we age.  Plus I recently had pneumonia which is where they might have come from.  Anyway, we are going to re scan in another 3 months just to be safe.  Please let us know how things go.  ((hugs))

[Newly diagnosed]

Hello Joe!  I'm so sorry that you have so much to deal with.  The only advice I can offer you is to do as much research and you can before you make any major decisions on which type of treatment you decide to use.  There are many options besides the traditional chemo/radiation ones.  Good luck to you and please let us know how you're doing.  ((hugs))

[Dad initial diagnosis poor]

I'm so sorry to read this post.  It saddens me when I hear about doctors who just blurt out such things!  There are many many people who have outlived the timeline given by their doctors.  My first thought when I hear these things is that the patient will simply "give up" and that is NOT an option.  I'm glad to know you have such a loving and supportive family.  That means a great deal when someone is dealing with this.  Please keep us updated on you and your dad ((hugs))

[Being my sisters keeper]

WOW!  You and your sister are going through so much!  I'm sorry and I hope you can get things straightened out soon!  Keep us updated!  ((hugs))

[Newly diagnosed]

I agree with the advice from the others before me. I am so sorry that your doctors are making you feel this way though.  Sadly it happens too often.  Please keep us updated.  ((hugs))

[Friend of mine]

I'm so sorry Randy!  I just saw this post!  How is your friend doing? 

[MY MOM WAS DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER WHICH HAS SPREAD TO HER LIVER]

So sorry about your Mom.  If you have any questions please ask.  There are many here with a wealth of information.  Even if you just want to "vent"......please do.  I hope you keep us updated ((hugs))

[Being my sisters keeper]

I too will be praying for you both!  I was wondering though.....does she have any swelling in her feet, ankles or calf?

[New kid on the block]

Welcome.  Please tell us more about yourself so that perhaps we can help!

[New Lung Cancer Patients who's a smoker -]

Please feel free to ask us any questions you might have.  We would like to know more about you so we can help.

[Father Diagnosed last week...first encounter with cancer for our family]

I'm so sorry!  I hope to hear from you soon about the testing.  Sounds like your family has endured a lot!  ((hugs))

[My husband was just diagnosed last week...]

I am so sorry this is happening to your family!  I have glad you found LCSC though.  There are many members here who can help answer questions as well as offer support, which is very much needed for you now.  Please keep us updated ((hugs))

[Being my sisters keeper]

I'm not familiar with medical terminology but I'm sure someone will follow who can help you understand this. My thoughts are with you!