Lung Cancer spread to lymphatic system - Not treatable 1 reply
HI new here... Have had scans etc and been told I have lung cancer that is not treatable.. it is aggresive and has spread to my lymphatic system..how do i fidn out how long I have left ?
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HI new here... Have had scans etc and been told I have lung cancer that is not treatable.. it is aggresive and has spread to my lymphatic system..how do i fidn out how long I have left ?
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