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Hi Lisa, The brain MRI indicated extensive necrosis. Since ctDNA showed the presence of cancer, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532229/

Discussion: Has anyone had LITT for brain necrosis?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I found this thread helpful seeing what others have been experiencing and some of the longer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234582/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2025

Many types of lung cancer are eligible for something called targeted therapy, which is essentially a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343879/

Discussion: Stage 4 likely - what are the treatment options if surgery is not one?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2025

@vic83 I've only taken Tagrisso (2 years so far). my situation is a bit unique. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465463/

Discussion: VATS approach for lung nodule surgery: How was your recovery? Pain?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2025

Thanks for the message. I’ve only been on Tagrisso for 2+ months and so far have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387215/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

Hi, I’m new to this site. I had lung vats surgery Oct of 2022. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910087/

Discussion: Lung Cancer EGFR Mutation Stage 4: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

@conyankee - I’m sorry for the worry about your wife’s rising CEA despite positive scans, conyankee....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311615/

Discussion: Rising CEA tumor marker

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2025

@sierranevadagal395, I was diagnosed with the EGFR Exon 19 mutation, Stage 2b, in 2018. In 2020,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303814/

Discussion: How long did you have side effects from Tagrisso?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2025

I thought I had responded to this comment two days ago but can't find it. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242144/

Discussion: Effect of Tagrisso on GGOs in multifocal lung cancer

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2025

My EGFR Stage 1b was a complete surprise. I was having a CT scan of my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/899060/

Discussion: Did anyone ever get a surprise primary lung cancer finding?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2023

Oncology appointment went well. I have EGFR exon 21 mutation which is appropriate for Tagrisso TKI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861682/

Discussion: Stage 1B Adenocarcenoma NSCLC: Odds of recurrence?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

Then I'm inclined to think that it might be Tagrisso. But this is a big maybe....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898092/

Discussion: Right upper Lobectomy in April - Numbness, Fullness

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2023

@anniebannie, You are a beautiful example of someone living life along with having stage 4 lung...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1147198/

Discussion: Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2024

Cardio-oncology sounds perfect for me. Better yet: a cardiologist who specializes in the heart's electrical system....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070993/

Discussion: Has anyone taken the targeted therapy osimertinib (Tagrisso)?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2024

Goodness! I can certainly relate. I was diagnosed in April 2018, had a lobectomy removing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145933/

Discussion: Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

@bdurel I'm so sorry you're having to manage 2 cancer diagnoses at the same time. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517574/

Discussion: Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Mar 2 3:34am

Welcome Steve @stevenh31, It's good to hear that some of your side effects have lessened over...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498217/

Discussion: Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Feb 4 4:44pm

I was diagnosed after 2 month of unusual headaches. Went for a CT and a large...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303577/

Discussion: Has anyone taken the targeted therapy osimertinib (Tagrisso)?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2020

Thanks for sharing your story. had no symptoms from my lung cancer. It was found accidentally...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1312275/

Discussion: Anyone out there living with stage 4 lung cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: May 25, 2025

Lots of great comments here. I've just been on 80mg Tagrisso for a month now. Having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277795/

Discussion: Anyone taking Tagrisso for Lung Cancer?

Support Group: Lung Cancer

Posted: Apr 9, 2025

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