Lung Cancer

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Hi I was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2015, and had a reoccurrence in 2020. Had surgery on both occasions but now waiting for test results to see if its back again. The only system I have had is Shoulder Pain is this normal.

  • Hi  and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your Lung Cancer diagnosis.

    A cancer diagnosis brings many questions but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer treatment journey will help you navigate this challenging time.

    The Community is organised into support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Lung Cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.

    To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.

    You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'. 

    It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.

    Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available 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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