cw_sling Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hello, I am new to the forum seeking more information on treatment and ways to help a family member with cancer. I look forward to seeing what information this group provides. Corrina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Welcome. Can you tell us what kind of Cancer your family member has? Is it lung cancer? There are several kinds of lung cancer as small cell, non small cell , Squamous cell carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma. ?Any Idea. Have they had a biopsy, any treatment prescribed yet? Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hi Corrina, Lots of questions like Donna stated. Could you share the diagnosis, recommended treatment/surgery plans, etc.? It's hard to give advice until we know what your loved one is dealing with. Once we know more details, we can point you to resources that apply to his/her diagnosis, or tell you what we experienced it if is similar to what this person is going through. Look forward to learning more details about this. Judy IN MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandi721 Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Hi Corrina, I just joined recently myself and this forum has been a world of help and support. Like they said more info is needed but everyone here is a great supply of information and a world of emotional support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cw_sling Posted December 1, 2010 Author Share Posted December 1, 2010 She actually has breast cancer but when I was Googling for cancer support this forum kept having links to it. I figured I would sign up and find as much useful information as I could. She is currently going through chemo but may have to have a double mastectomy soon depending on how the rest of her test results come back. We live in another state and it is hard to figure out ways to help while still staying home so our kids don't miss a lot of school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted December 1, 2010 Share Posted December 1, 2010 Hi Corrina, Welcome here again, but this site is for people with/surviving, or caregiving folks with lung cancer. You won't find much information here because most of us don't have experience with that cancer. However, http://www.cancergrace.org is a great support site for all kinds of cancers. Check it out. It may give you better answers to your questions. I wish you and her the best as she moves through treatment. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Cancergrace would like to grow into education for all types of cancer, but for now, the site concentrates on lung cancer and forays into throat and head cancers. Breast cancer is so heavily funded and researched, you may find exellent resources through local organizations such as nearby hospitals, Gilda's Clubs, and such. In Seattle, Cancer Lifeline is for all, but heavily leans towards programs for breast cancer. When I called originally, they said, "Oh too bad you have lung cancer, we have many more resources for breast cancer patients." They distribute support from the Komen Foundation, I think. Best to you and your loved one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I did not know that about cancergrace. Sorry Corrina. Try http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org http://ww5.komen.org/ http://community.breastcancer.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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