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Hi everyone 

I am new to this group and not to sure how to use this yet!

But I was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in May 2019.

since then the cancer has spread to my stomach and bones. I have tried several different types of chemo and also immunotherapy. I have now taken the decision to have no more treatment as the last lot was very harsh and made no difference to the cancer. I have decided on quality of life rather than quantity now. I am under palliative care but have loads of questions so hopefully this group will help!

  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, a Community that no one ever really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

    A terminal cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.

    I had a totally different type of cancer but the Community has various support groups so can I direct you to our Living with incurable cancer - incurable patients only group as this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.

    Follow the above link then choose ‘click to join' or ‘join’ when the page opens.

    You can then introduce yourself, post questions or just  join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'. 

    Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.

    The service is open every day 8am to 8pm and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here for more information.

    You can also email them, use the online chat and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

    All the very best.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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