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What does coughing blood mean with lung cancer?

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:45:54 +0000

When someone has been living for over 2 years with lung cancer, what does it mean when the patient starts coughing up blood? The doctor says there’s nothing they can do.
Tapestry6, I didn’t ask about the symptoms of lung cancer. That’s all you gave.
Just so you know, it’s not me that has cancer, but someone close to me. It is quite advanced, but somehow she keeps going on. Incredibly strong, and doesn’t seem to want to give up. She sometimes improves enough to be able to go for a short walk outside, but this isn’t often.

What are the chances of survival from Lung Cancer?

admin — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:46:48 +0000

My mother in law has just found out she has lung cancer and a tumor in her lung. She will be getting surgery to remove the tumor tomorrow. What are the chances of everything being okay? Will she have to take radiation or chemotherapy afterwards? I would like to get input from anyone that has gone thru this experience. She is very scared and was a smoker for 22 years. Any information is more than welcome.

Where can I find good lung cancer hospice care?

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:48:37 +0000

I’m looking for information about hospice care for terminal lung cancer patients. I’d like to know about good hospices. Where are they? Which countries have good hospice/palliative care for lung cancer patients? Any specific facilities? Any help would be appreciated.

How long does it take for a person who had lung cancer to recover from having 1/2 of their lung removed?

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:45:49 +0000

My friend had the top and part of the middle right lung removed on Jan 31, they are home from the hospital but still taking pain medication every 4 hours and still has shortness or breath. Can the cancer come back?

How long do you have to be around smoke to get lung cancer?

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 22:46:01 +0000

Yeah….how long do you have to “second hand” smoke before you develop lung cancer? I heard it can happen if you’re around a smoker at least one time. And what if you’re also twenty years old? When will the lung cancer be developed then? Is there still a chance of getting lung cancer if you’re riding in the car with all the windows open? Or if you’re in an open space?

What is the average age that smokers get lung cancer?

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:46:20 +0000

Statistically speaking, what is the average age that smokers who develop lung cancer are diagnosed? Again statistically speaking, how long has the average lung cancer patient who acquired the disease through smoking been smoking?

Is chemotheraphy effective on curing lung cancer? Does people actually survive with this type of sickness?

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:47:41 +0000

I have a relative who has a lung cancer but she doesn’t even smoke.
I have a relative who has a stage 4 lung cancer but she doesn’t even smoke.

Pneumothorax (Collapsed Lung)

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:47:30 +0000

Pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung, is the result of a change in pressure around the pleural cavity which prevents the diaphragm from opening the lung, making breathing more difficult. This condition is usually treated with a simple operation, called aspiration, which reduces air pressure and releases any trapped air in the pleural cavity.

How can I make a patient with lung and brain cancer more comfortable?

admin — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:45:47 +0000

My mom has lung cancer that has spread to the brain. Her head is titled down and can’t lay down right or eat a lot.

Can cancer spread to the brain when someone is haveing chemo for lung cancer?

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:46:16 +0000

I have stage 4 lung cancer. The doctor said it was not in my brain in june 07 I have had 11 chemo treatments so far and it seams to be working.
i’m 46 now. I have been having headaches….