Thursday, March 28, 2013

Have you known someone that has survived Stage 3A non small cell lung cancer

Have you known someone that has survived Stage 3A non small cell lung cancer?
My mom has adenocarcinoma non small cell, she had her left lobe removed with the tumor and the lympth nodes removed and one was found in the center of her chest to be involved with the cancer. She is recovering very nicely from the surgery and will start her chemo and radiation at the end of the month. I would love to know if anyone has had this or similar stage three cancer and survived longer than the three years that is the norm?
Cancer - 2 Answers
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yes cancer is no longer a death sentence at any stage i know someone who has been told twice during his life that he would live 6 months at the longest due to cancer and both times he beat it and is doing fine
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Baby girl they caught your mothers cancer early she has a good chance of recovery ....my fathers cancer was in the end stages and he passed I loved him very much and I miss him allot to ....Look at this web sight www.webmd.com and you can get allot of info from here.....Ill pray for you and your mom ...good luck.....

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Sunday, March 24, 2013

What are special considerations associated with Lung Cancer

What are special considerations associated with Lung Cancer?

Cancer - 2 Answers
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What are you looking for? Symptoms? Difficulty breathing. Activity intolerance (becoming short of breath with minimal exertion). Cough, sometimes intractable (unable to stop coughing). Sometimes coughing up blood. Hope this helps.
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go to cancermed.com if you want an alternative treatment for cancer, this is not a plug this guy is saving lives without using traditional chemo!!

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

What is different between Asbestos and Lung Cancer

What is different between Asbestos and Lung Cancer?

Cancer - 3 Answers
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Asbestos and Lung Cancer is believed to have a quite close relation. The truth is many percentage of lung cancer case is caused by exposure to asbestos material. One does not have to be in direct contact with asbestos since the fact is a lot of people are suffering from lung cancer because of indirect contact with asbestos.
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Lung cancer is a disease. Asbestos is a substance. Everything about them is different.
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This is a very frequent question we get at mesothelioma.us. The answer is that Asbestos is a type of naturally occurring mineral that has been widely used in the building industry since. Asbestos mineral has been discovered to have poisonous materials in it which cased mesothelioma cancer. So: Asbestos is the mineral that caused Mesothelioma cancer

Saturday, March 16, 2013

could dampy room cause lung illnesses like cancer

could dampy room cause lung illnesses like cancer?
my dad had lung cancer died recently he was paraplegic ex smoker and his room was an extension adapted but was dampy mouldy from time to time there would be visible damp in the concers and also i've seen what it does at the back of furniture black spots of damp. cos he was paraplegic he was in the room all the time in bed do you think that the damp would have contributed to the lung cancer?
Respiratory Diseases - 3 Answers
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There have been suggestions that fungus may be a causal factor, but I don't know how rigorous these studies are. Some are linked with 'alternative medicine' and whilst it would be foolish to dismiss it without looking, it makes it lose credibility. Google the link between cancer and fungus.
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Black mold fungi can cause upper respiratory illnesses. There are anecdotal information that mold can lead to leukemia, but not lung cancer Your father's cancer had nothing to do with dampness. I'm sorry for your loss.
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It's much more likely the smoking contributed to the lung cancer. Fungi can cause other illnesses but not generally cancers.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Would you raither die of lung cancer when your 60 or die in a rest home

Would you raither die of lung cancer when your 60 or die in a rest home?
I quit smoking not cause I wanted too just cause I don't much in the winter but I'll start back spring/summer and I was thinkin mad I'd raither die when I'm 60 then to live so long like my grandma where someone has to change your diaper.. love her to death but she has seen her time.. and time again
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many people die of cancer in a rest /nurseing home with cancer at any age you could still wear a diaper
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Well the older you get the more you realize that 60 ain't so old. So would I rather die with many years in front of me, years of retirement and charity work and spiritual growth? Not really. I'd rather die when I'm old and ready. If you think you wouldn't mind dying of lung cancer, please arrange a visit to a hospital cancer ward, talk to the nurses, take a look at the dying lung patients, and see if you wont mind when you're there. Dying with dementia scares all of us, but research is improving our outlook and we may not have to worry about it so much when we get there. Don't make a decision now, when you're young, about your health that you may regret bitterly later in life.
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I work with people who are actively dying of lung cancer. These people have very very difficult time with breathing, have zero activity tolerance (gets very winded easily), and have a lot of pain issues. These people will end up wearing diapers too. I have seen people who lived into their 90's with a very good quality of life, and people in their 50's with lung cancer who can walk 10 feet to go to the bathroom, or can't sleep due to the pain even though they are on a Dilaudid drip and other narcotics and anti anxiety medication. I have seen this argument by smokers before and it is very short sighted. There last year of your life will be a living hell, your quality of life will be nominal. Even if you did not get lung cancer later in life then there is always COPD and other respiratory problems. GOOD LUCK.
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You should go to a hospital infusion center some time and see what it's like to have lung cancer. Oh yes, and 60 is pretty young these days. The life expectancy is about 77 for healthy adults. That means a lot of people live a good bit longer.
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Honey, I'm too busy fighting brain cancer to worry about how I want to die. I'm too busy trying to live!
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60 is way to young to die. You probably wont even have grand kids. I mean look at 60 year olds these days, the ones who have taken care of themselves look great. By the way, lung cancer is not a pleasant way to go.
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I would rather die in the nursing home, that way I know my daughter will visit me daily and my daughter will get paid for looking after me - she is a senior carer in the nursing home?
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Both my grandmothers lived until they were in their late 90's . . neither of them needed a nursing home . . or diapers . . nor did they have dementia. One grandmother lived with cancer, but she died from natural causes at the age of 96. My other grandmother worked as a house mother at a local college and passed away when she was around 100 (we aren't exactly sure of her birth date). Neither one of them ever smoked, they loved their families, enjoyed life, never drank excessively . . my point here is that you have sterotyped in your mind what it is like to be 'old' . . most old people still feel relatively young and continue to live their lives as robustly as possible. I don't have any relatives in a nursing home, nor do I know anyone who has died there . . most of my elderly relatives still maintain their own homes and are active in their community. Unfortunately . . it must just be in your family . . no matter what your choice will be . . unfortunately people will pity you since you have allowed smoking to control your life.
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What ever, tape me in diapers an let me live. 60 is waaayyyyy to young to go. Diapers are only plastic underwear so its no big deal there. I want to live forever..........lol
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You might also live to 80-90 but with serious lung conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis from smoking. So live a long but healthy life but linger one because our medical science keeps us alive. OR Live a slightly shorter life but one that could be with a decade or more of hardship, pain and discomfort because of smoking. Lingering on and on which trying hard to breath or coughing up your lungs. I would go with the healthier option thank you.
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It depends on the rest home, and the condition of my health. I know people at 50 who've lived too long, but my parents have an assisted living facility (apartments with meals served, that's it), and one lady there is in great health and still smart as a whip--she'll be 100 in June.
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Dude you're going to eat your words if you actually get lung cancer. Wearing a diaper is pretty trivial compared to when your quality of life will be so poor that you may wish for death.

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Friday, March 8, 2013

my mum has got lung cancer,stomach cancer and has just had an operation to remove a bit f her big bowel

my mum has got lung cancer,stomach cancer and has just had an operation to remove a bit f her big bowel?
and is draning her stomach and there is green stuff coming out of her stomach . Does this mean that it has spreaded to the bowels and how long can she live if she is 75 .
Cancer - 4 Answers
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Her doctor will have a better idea on how long she will live than anyone else. However she may live longer by drinking mangosteen juice. Here is a summary of a research abstract, there are more at http://www.mymangosteenresearch.com Garcinone E, a xanthone derivative, has potent cytotoxic effect against the patocellular carcinoma cell lines. Department of Medical Research & Education, Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, ROC. The results showed that one of the xanthone derivatives which could be identified as garcinone E has potent cytotoxic effect (kill cells) on all liver cancer cell lines as well as on the other gastric and lung cancer cell lines included in the screen. The investigators suggested that garcinone E may be potentially useful for the treatment of certain types of cancer.
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No it doesnâ€™t mean it has spread to the bowels. That depends on what the pathologist says. There is no way to even guess at prognosis without knowing the stage of her cancers. You should be directing your questions to her oncologist.
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That's terrible :S
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If your mother just had surgery, then the drainage you observed is a routine part of the recovery process. Drainage tubes are typically removed 3 to 5 days after surgery is completed. They may stay in longer if warranted. Your mother's surgeon and oncologist are in the best position to advise your family on what to expect next, their plan of treatment, and your mom's overall prognosis. Best wishes to you all.

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Monday, March 4, 2013

How can my lady Pat live through her new diagnosis of Lung Cancer

How can my lady Pat live through her new diagnosis of Lung Cancer?
She has been diagnosed with Non small cell Broncioalveolar carcinoma in right lung of about 3cm, no lymph node envolvement, probably no matasties in the other lung but cannot be possitive of this. She is a long distance swimmer in the cold ocean so is quite fit and has stopped smoking, which she did only several a day until several months ago. She has been a medical assistant to a good oncologist for many years so her treatment will be good medically. I am only hoping that there are other approaches to hopefullness as the medical ones are not very promissing.
Cancer - 10 Answers
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It's in Gods hands.
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a friend's sister went arther anderson hospital in texas and was cured, has been for 5 yr., after doctors in the k.c. area didnt give her much chance of surviving.
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Live life to the fullest for one. And change your diet to a healthy one. You will be surprised that what you eat can make you better or at least prolong life. You are in my prayers. I am waiting for double lung transplant also. Have faith. Keep smiling.
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i am a student from india sir, i think you might have heard of an india art of 'YOGA' if the lady you are talking about is not in that criical condition you can come to a place in india called 'HARIDWAR' its situated on the bank of river GANGA in UttarPradesh one of the states of India..there is the Ashram(Dwelling) of Saint RAMDEV who teaches yoga...and cures patients out of life taking diseases through and indian herbal medicinal art called "AYURVEDA".. so if you still have hope come to india and try...best of luck
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It is probably not a good idea to hear about all the "cured" stories because everyone is different....everyone has different comorbid conditions. She needs to focus on her own treatment and do the best she can. She will have to limit her lifestyle and perhaps help mankind by promoting the No Smoking thing. But, hey, she knew better with the smoking thing......she worked for an oncologist....DUH!......there is no excuse for her to have to go through this. She is paying the piper!
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I am so sorry that your lady has had to suffer such a diagnosis. It is a very sad, difficult thing to hear that someone you care about has to fight for her life. From my experience of having child with a very serious lung disease, I can tell you that the best thing you can do is educate yourself on the matter in whatever ways you can. Find out all you can about treatment options, learn who the best doctors are, and just try to stay positive. You need to face the facts of the matter, of course, but keep in mind that improvement is possible, and don't lose sight of that. Help your lady to always live life to the fullest, which in the end will give her a reason to continue to fight. Hang in there, and I wish you and your lady the best of luck.
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These are things that helped my mother when things got bad. Good smelling stuff, oils lotions, lip gloss. A rubber band gun to threaten those who came to draw her blood yet again. (she never used it but she enjoyed threatening them) Prayer (I'm sure many have for your LadyPat) The little things are the big things in life, you've got to make it fun if it's for a week or 100 years. She is lucky to have a caring man, I wish you luck as well
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The best advice I can give you is to think positively. Attend support meetings (there are those for cancer patients, and usually one or two for relatives of cancer patient). She should do things that she enjoys and that help her "destress". If she undergoes chemo and becomes concerned about her appearance, contact the "Look good...feel better" program to see about local meetings. If she works now and is able to continue, she should. Feeling productive can be key for some people. Best of luck!!
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do lots of praying.....and if there was anything either one of you wanted to do....(vacations....skydiving...etc...) do it now, dont keep putting it off. A saying i have always gone by: Live your life like there was no tommorow may god bless her, and gl
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Friday, March 1, 2013

I know someone who has got lung cancer

I know someone who has got lung cancer?
She is in the third stage I think, and it has spread to her lymph nodes and is getting them cut out. She will be getting chemotherapy and getting most of one of her lung's cut out, what chance does she have of surviving?
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A lot of the answer to your question depends on the success of the surgery. If the info you have provided is accurate, and the surgery is successful, the survival could be described in years rather than in months. But you really need to talk to the doctor to get a diagnosis. And Absolutely no one can tell how long another person will live, No one.
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she might be ok if she does not have any underlying problems such as heart problems, copd, ect. I recently had a family member die from lung cancer from smoking. it was stage 3 b in both lungs and lymph nodes. But due to his heart problems and copd he was not a surgial candidate and heart was too weak from chemo. But if it is not in both lungs and she is in generally good health and does not smoke she has a good chance with treatment
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My uncle had the same thing and he's here today! keep the faith and hope up!

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