My husband Pete and i Jean have both been Diagnosed with lung cancer.

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Pete was Diagnosed  in november and had CT, PET, and having Cemo but he has emphysema and asthma and while this happening  he had Covid and pneumonia  twice so

was delayed  his treatment but is getting  bit better and on his second kemo ,but they are only helping  to live longer

Jean (me) I had a seizure the day Pete  was coming  home  from the same hospital they took me in ,they did test and found i had cancer too i am now waiting  for tests  to see which  lung cancer i have

And so NOW WHAT!!!!.

  • Hi Jean and welcome to the Online Community although I am so sorry to hear about your and Pete's Lung Cancer diagnosis. This is such a challenging and stressful time for all involved but I do hope you find the community a safe place to get support and ask your questions.

    The New to Community is like our reception desk where we can signpost you to our various cancer specific support groups and other services. I do see you have joined our supportive Lung Cancer group. This will be a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.

    If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green link I have created above. Then once the page opens you can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using). You will then see a dropdown menu so hit ‘Chat’ or ‘New here, say hello’ and you are ready to go.

    You could copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also search through existing ‘Discussions’ and click [reply] if you want to put up a comment.

    The Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 or via Webchat and Email too. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. You may also find our Ask an Expert section helpful but do allow a few working days for a reply.

    To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers check our Online Information and Support Section

    Talking to people face to face can help a lot but during these strange times it’s not that available but do check to see if any Local Macmillan Support in your area has opened up. Do also check out for a local Maggie's Centre in your area as these folks are amazing.

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    All the very best ((hugs))

    Mike (Thehighlander)

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