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Cancer number -- what is this?
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My partner has NSCLC sqaumous and is in the middle of his first 6 cycles of chemo. Family and friends who have had cancer or know of those who have or had cancer ask "what is his cancer number?". We…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Easylife Feb 27.
PET scan, infusions when traveling & tumor question
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My partner's 6th chemo treatment with Gemza and Carboplatin is coming up next week (first cycle) for Stage IV NSCLC non operable. When is the followup PET scan typically scheduled? Right after? or is…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by cards7up Feb 22.
avoiding public (germs) after beginning chemo
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My guy and I have read all the literature that was sent home with us after beginning chemo for non small cell squamous LC and he took literally the advice "Avoid Crowds" thus avoiding the public…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by jdfly1023 Jan 21.
non small cell squamous LC
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My life partner is male 69 (good health, no heart probs, no COPD, no diabetes, active) only smoked 4 years some 40 years ago and just diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell squamous lung cancer. Is…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by DavidatpMOD Jan 8.
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Easylife replied to cmathwhit's discussion Cancer number -- what is this?
"My dear David you said it so well we are all different and we have to look at our situations individually I my self was diagnosed in 1993 as having a stage 4 incurable lung cancer & today i am cancer free i had to work with my Oncologists and…"
DavidatpMOD replied to cmathwhit's discussion Cancer number -- what is this?
"Just wanted to echo what Erin and John said and add that another number you may hear about is SUV(Standard Uptake Value). That is just a value that expresses how much a tumor brightens on a PET scan. It isn't very standard really as it can vary…"
John H MOD replied to cmathwhit's discussion Cancer number -- what is this?
"Hi Cher, I am sorry you are dealing with this but we here will try to help as much as we can. I think the number you are asking about is the stage number. If it is I'll try. In General terms they describe how non small cell lung cancer…"
Erin replied to cmathwhit's discussion Cancer number -- what is this?
"Cher, There are a couple different numbers... One is the stage of cancer - that will be a I, II, III or IV. Another is based on the size of the mass/tumor found (T), whether or not nodes have been effected (N) and if the cancer has…"
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Cancer number -- what is this?
My partner has NSCLC sqaumous and is in the middle of his first 6 cycles of chemo. Family and friends who have had cancer or know of those who have or had cancer ask "what is his cancer number?". We get CBC and blood lab reports every week but no one has ever mentioned his CANCER NUMBER in this journey so far. How important is this number? Does it decrease with chemo? Any info would be appreciated.Thanking responders in advance,CherSee More
cards7up replied to cmathwhit's discussion PET scan, infusions when traveling & tumor question
"I'd just like to add that traveling with cancer can also be tricky. You need to be aware of the possibility of blood clots. This would be mostly while flying, but can also happen on long car rides. If taking a car, frequent stops to get out and…"
AmyLCA replied to cmathwhit's discussion PET scan, infusions when traveling & tumor question
"Hi Cheryl,
Good question about travel! I've known people who have planned trips in between their chemo cycles when they have three weeks between. I think my mom may have slightly postponed some chemo to take a trip with my dad to Alaska and…"
HollyJo/MOD replied to cmathwhit's discussion PET scan, infusions when traveling & tumor question
"HI Cheryl,
You have already gotten some great advice! Lung Cancer tumors are definitely not always round in shape, in fact they can twist and wrap around things like arteries, which it sounds like that is not the case for you. That's a good…"
DavidatpMOD replied to cmathwhit's discussion PET scan, infusions when traveling & tumor question
"Hi Cheryl, I would just like to second all that Sarge said. All cancers are not tumors but as far as I know most, if not all NSCLC are solid tumors. That is actually a good thing as they would be less likely to metastasize throughout the body.…"
Sarge replied to cmathwhit's discussion PET scan, infusions when traveling & tumor question
"Hey Cheryl: First, my best to you and your partner.........you're taking a real journey together.......and my experience is that the caregiver usually has it a lot tougher than we patients...........
My first PET after chemo/rads was at 3…"
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PET scan, infusions when traveling & tumor question
My partner's 6th chemo treatment with Gemza and Carboplatin is coming up next week (first cycle) for Stage IV NSCLC non operable. When is the followup PET scan typically scheduled? Right after? or is there a waiting period? His first PT was eyes to thighs - cancer had not spread to any organs in scan. I wonder why they did not scan the brain. Since I am reading that this type may spread typically TO the brain. Should we demand that the next PT include the brain? We want to fill our bucket list…See More
jdfly1023 replied to cmathwhit's discussion avoiding public (germs) after beginning chemo
"Hi I totally understand, all I had was surgery no meds after the fact, I was so scared that i would get sick I would meet my kids at the door everyday with the sanitizer, then to the sink, soap and water.. when I would…"
Merry replied to cmathwhit's discussion avoiding public (germs) after beginning chemo
"Hi- I avoided some places and as I got weaker and more tired from chemo I pretty much stayed home. But some of it was shame too, for smoking. I retreated too much. It was my second lung caner in 10 years and today marks my 4th year check up (4 years…"
cards7up replied to cmathwhit's discussion avoiding public (germs) after beginning chemo
"I felt the same way your husband does. I had to do my own grocery shopping, so I'd go out early in the morning to avoid crowds. I rarely ate out due to the change in my taste buds, never knew what would taste good. Things do change once you…"
Suzi replied to cmathwhit's discussion avoiding public (germs) after beginning chemo
"For good or bad, I didn't change much of my routine or contacts while taking chemo. When feeling well enough, I went to the grocery, saw friends & spent time with my granddaughters, who are in day care & probably germ labs. :) It…"
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