Newly diagnosed

Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

Any cancer diagnosis brings a lot of stress and confusion but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot and will reduce the whirlwind wind that is rushing in your head.

Lots of cancers are incurable - but treatable and my 20 years living with a rare Lymphoma can mirror some of your journey but as my cancer journey was rather different you may like to follow this link to our Lung Cancer Forum where you will connect with people who understand the journey you are on. You can ask the folks questions about tests, treatments and what to expect during the months ahead. 

Follow the link above and join the group by hitting the ‘Join the Group’ tab just under the main group name. At this point select how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.

You can either go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab just under the main group name. Set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post. You can also have a look through the various threads by going into the ‘Discussions’ section.

We also have our Living with Incurable Cancer - Patients Only forum so please check this one out.

You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00 This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.

We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.

Our Online Information and Support Section  is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.

Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support Groups in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.

All the very best.

Thank you replying and all that helpful information. I will certainly look at the other groups. Thanks again.

1st August is actually a week tomorrow, so not too long to wait now.

Do write out a list of questions u want to ask at your oncology appointment n preferably take someone  with u to write down the answers.

Let us know how u get on xx

Hello

Very warm welcome to the the forum. Do come down the lung group and we help and guide you.