My dad is fighting lung cancer.  He has had an upset stomach for a few
weeks. He has tried tums and Malox but it doesn't help.
He originally started out with prostate cancer, then they found colon which
they surgically removed.  However, there must have been microscopic pieces

Hi All...
I'm just trying to do a little digging tonight, specifically into
treatment options if one was diagnosed with a tumor on their lung.
In brief:  Approximately 3 or 4 weeks ago I checked myself into the E/R

I just had a quick question on cancer detection or screening.
Okay, we all know prevention is the key.
And if you're unfortunate enough to still get cancer then early
detection is

http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2005-07-13-voa2.cfm
Studies Shows Chemotherapy Improves Lung Cancer Survival
Written by Cynthia Kirk
13 July 2005

Again, thanks for the support you have given me. I am back. The funeral is
over and now it is time to continue grieving somewhat, but also to get on
with life.
I delivered the eulogy at his funeral. Since I consider you folks special,

Hi all ! I'm a 44 year old who was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with low grade
uterine leiomyosarcoma. I had a hysterectomy for fibroids and after 3 weeks
and 3 pathologists I was told this.Supposedly only a 5% chance of recurrance
or spreading. Had a CT scan which showed enlarged lymph ...

a couple weeks ago i noticed a lump ~1.5" wide x ~2" long x
~0.3" high on the back of my right leg oriented lengthwise
up and down my leg.  it is located just below my buttock and
close to my groin.  if i had to guess i'd say it's centered

Got results of my brain MRI and CT of abdomen.  NED.  Whopee!!!!!!
Bob's History
Dx SCLC May 29,2003
Carboplatin&VP-16   6 rounds 3 week cycle

Last July, My MIL and her sister were both diagnosed with
cancer.  MIL has GBM4.  Her sister has bone cancer.  Both
went thru standard treatments (chemo & radiation). Most
of the brain tumor was removed. Things were rolling along

Two years ago I met a friend on the Internet. A close friendship developped
that slowly deepened. After about half a year his health became a concern,
headaches, nausia. He first blamed it on his allergies, but it turned out to
be a tumor in his head. When it was removed it was ...

Today was an emotional milestone as Socks signed the papers for hospice
care.  We plan for him to remain at home with me & our 2 precious
kitties.  Beginning July 12, his Aunt Ruth will also be here with us.  
She will, no doubt, have Socks playing games.  Also, no doubt, despite

I'll never forget that when my daughter broke her arm, i expressed my
usual fears/reservations about x-raying upon x-raying upon x-raying.
He said in response that he'd never seen anybody get cancer from his
x-rayings, and then cited seriously afflicted parients he'd numerously

I'm wondering if someone with experience could provide me with an
aproximate recovery time for a lung biopsy?  From what's been explained
to me so far, a radiologist (I believe) is going to freeze an area of
my back and then extract some tissue from my lung via a needle.  All in

J,
May I ask a question please. My dad is having pain in the area where the
mass is. It is right above his stomach- which is where his cancer started.
He is taking radiation daily on that spot. He says it didnt hurt before they

Mom is now 15 days post-op of her surgery.  Approximately 1/2 of her right
lung was removed after the discovery of a large mass in her upper right
lobe.  The mass was found to be adeno-carcinoma and localized to her lung.
She contines to do well and has been moved to a regular ...