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My dad (65years old) has been diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC. He has metastasis of lymph nodes and bones. The doctors have not given us any kind of life expectancy. Did anyone have experiences that can share with me about the patient's life expectancy unde...
My mom was just diagnosed with stage 3A lung cancer. What is the life expectancy without chemo and radiation? and is the treatment worth the side effects?
What is the life expectancy of a 71-year old woman with stage II non-small cell lung cancer? With and without treatment?
This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/283904'>Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Average Length of Life Ex...
My father was just diagnosed with Stage IV non small cell lung cancer. It has spread to the lymph nodes on the right side and to his right adreanal gland. He has yet to start treatments. He's 55 years old and a smoker. His general health other than this ca...
My dad was diagnosed with Non small cell lung cancer around july/august of 2008. He had lost his voice and after many tests they determined he had a enlarged lymph node that was pressing on his laryngeal nerve. After numerous tests they found that he had...
My mom is 69 and has just been diagnosed with stage 4 non small cell lung cancer. We were expecting this, but it's still very hard. She has it in her left lung, on the mediastinum and on her right adrenal gland. We will hopefully be seeing the oncologist n...
My father is 79 years old and has recently been diagnosed with Stage IIIA Lung Cancer. We are told it is non small cell Adenocarcinoma. The tumor was located in my father's right lower lobe. It was 6.5 cm and was contained within the lung. He underwent...
My husband was diagnosed with sclc 6 weeks ago. We are waiting for a pet scan and another broncoscopy to find out if he is a candidate for surgery. My question is how fast moving is lung cancer. If he can have surgery it will be at least another month befo...
My wife has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Non Small Cell Carcinoma. It is in one lung, lymph nodes and ribs. My research tells me this is not too hopeful. She is getting radiation and chemotherapy. What are her chances for survival? The statis...
My sister was diagnoised in Nov. with non small cell lung cancer. She has had symptoms since Jan of the same year. She had a tumor on her larynx and a tumor on her lung that is intwined with the blood vessels going to her heart. No chance of operationg. Sh...
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STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging. Some infections can be considered STDs, but are also transmitted non-sexually.
Millions of people are diagnosed with at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD), or infection (STI) in the United States each year.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores, but allergic reactions, autoimmune disorders, fungal infections and many other conditions may, too.
Bumps in the genital area might be STDs, but are usually not serious. Treatment is usually for possible infection or to manage symptoms.
Can you get HIV from casual contact, like hugging, touching, sharing drinks or kissing? How DO you get HIV?
Genital herpes can spread through direct, unclothed, skin-to-skin contact, including oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Normal vaginal discharge varies in color, smell, consistency and amount. If there is a change in the discharge, an infection may be present.
The first signs of HIV, called Acute Retroviral Syndrome (ARS), may feel like the flu, with body aches and a fever. It can last a up to a few weeks.
The CDC recommends that everyone test at least once, and you should test more often if you have multiple sex partners or use needles for drug use.
Discharge may not be normal, and could mean an infection or an STD, especially with burning, pain, itching or urinary frequency.
