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Avastin and GI bleeding
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/avastin-and-gi-bleeding/
Has anyone experienced GI bleeding being on Avastin? My dad with Stage IV NCSLC and LMD is on Keytruda and Avastin. Three weeks After full...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Sep 18, 2020
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Has anyone had the Opdivo (nivolumab) / Yervoy (ipilimumab) protocol?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/opdivo-yervoy-combination/
Hello, has anyone been on this protocol? If so did it work for you and what were the side effects? I was DX in June...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Nov 2, 2019
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Non- Small cell lung cancer with PIK3CA H1047R Mutation
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/non-small-cell-lung-cancer-with-pik3ca-h1047r-mutation/
Hi, Anyone here with PIK3CA H1047R mutations? My dad just did a liquid biopsy and this is the new mutation that we got. He has...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jul 20, 2020
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Wife newly diagnosed with NSCLC
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/wife-newly-diagnosed-with-nsclc/
My wife had persistent cough some May. After X-ray indicated pneumonia potential in Right Middle Lobe (RML) two rounds of antibiotics , finally recommended pulmonologist...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Oct 30, 2022
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Started immunotherapy maintenance: What side effects can I expect?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/keytrudaalimta-maintenance-side-effect/
Just had my first immunotherapy maintenance session late yesterday afternoon with Keytruda and Alimta only. Also had an injection of Zofram for anti-nausea. So far,...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Mar 15, 2022
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Surgery, radiation, prognosis questions about my dad
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/surgery-radiation-prognosis-questions-about-my-dad/
Hello, my dad was recently diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. He had his first chemo/immunotherapy treatment (carboplatin, Alimta, Keytruda) a few days...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jul 8 1:47pm
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NSCLC after radiation and chemo
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nsclc-after-radiation-and-chemo/
After radiation and chemo my moms tumor went away in her lymph nodes and her main lung mass went away as well, they had a...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Feb 24, 2023
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When to stop the chemo?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/when-to-stop-the-chemo/
Hi everyone. I have good news on my Dad. He just did a PET/CT and the doctor told that the tumor has diminished and two...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Nov 24, 2018
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NSCLC with Leptomeningeal mets
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nsclc-with-leptomeningeal-mets/
Hi everyone. Wanted to find out any success stories on stage IV with Leptomeningeal mets. My dad who was doing very good , being on...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jun 15, 2020
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What questions should I ask the oncologist about low oxygen levels?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-questions-should-i-ask-the-oncologist-regarding-low-oxygen-levels/
My 88 year old mom was diagnosed 20 months ago with stage IV Adenocarcinoma. There were a couple small spots on one lung and a...
Support Group: Lung Cancer
Last active: Jul 8 2:07pm