Lung Cancer Support Group

Lung cancer is a cancer of the lungs characterized by the presence of malignant tumours. Most commonly it is bronchogenic carcinoma (about 90%). Lung cancer is one of the most lethal of cancers worldwide, causing up to 3 million deaths annually. Although lung cancer was previously an illness that affected predominately men, the lung cancer rate for women has been...

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My brother

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As I stated in a post a while back my brother has lung cancer. He has just finished his 2nd cycle of chemo and the doctors had told him he was improving. Last night he was rushed to the hospital because he has a temp of a 102.9. He had constant shakes, he couldn't stay warm and his heart rate stayed between 130-220, plus sharp pains that randomly went through his body. He's extremely week and it turns out this was because of an infection. They have him on 3 anti-biotics but they also told him and his gf that they might need to look into bringing in a power of attorney...also his white cell count is at 1.6k.

What does all of this mean? I know yet again that no one can really tell me for sure, because you guys aren't doctors...but maybe someone else has experienced the same thing?
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Chemo affects the immune system, in particular the white cell count. It is not uncommon for people receiving chemo to get very sick, very suddenly - their bodies just can't fight off 'bugs'. My mum got pneumonia very suddenly while she was receiving chemo. It is VERY serious. I assume that your brother takes his temperature once or twice a day whilst on chemo? If it goes over 37C (not sure farenheit) he needs to go to the hospital urgently, even if he doesn't feel sick. I hope your brother gets well soon.
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My brother ended up in the hospital between chemo tries because of a cold sore in his mouth....he ended up getting pnemonia because of it.

When we got the news of my brother's diagnosis....we filled out all the papers giving me power over him. It isn't an easy thing to do...but you have to do it.

I'll be thinking good thoughts for your brother...
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