Archive for December, 2009

Are there symptoms of a lung ready to collaspe, or does it just happen?

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

I am having excessive phlegm, sometimes bloody, sharp knife-stabbing pains in my lung and shoulder blades, 24/7 headaches and hard hard time with breathing. Walking 10 feet, I have to hang on to things and catch my breath. I have been suffering from a genetic disorder Alpha1, and have been ...

I’ve just recently found out I need a lung transplant, that is if I’m a candidate I live in Saint John N.B

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

Where is the nearest hospital where they do lung transplants Strictly the nearest is probably Boston. As for Canadian, MAYBE Montreal.

What organizations can help a person suffering fron lung cancer?

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

The patient has no employment income and is the head of the family. He is suffering from malignant lung cancer (stage 4). Please provide any information on organizations or individuals who are willing to help or donate medicines for cancer patients. Thank you for your help and advise. I agree call ...

How common is it to develop heart problems after lung surgery?

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

My lung cancer surgery (which was successful) was just over a year ago (I just posted about scar tissue pain) and have developed two types of abnormal heart beats recently and continue with shortness of breath which is getting worse. Just trying to come up with explanations so I ...