Hi there,
My Nan (77yrs Old) was diagnosed with lung cancer on 18th Oct. (Long story for another day but this was found via CT for a bowel investigation). When diagnosed the doctor said the surgery would be Within 2 weeks!! Whilst waiting for this appointment my Nan was diagnosed with Bowel cancer.
Both are not related and separate cancers and can both be operated on.
The Bowel surgeon suggested that the bowel surgery will be after the lung early in the new year so my Nan would have enough recovery time between surgeries.
I have just received a phone call stating that her Pre-Op appointment will not be until 8th Nov (3 weeks from diagnosis) and the operation will not be for 2 - 4 weeks after this date!! I am furious as this is just too long! My Nan has 2 cancers and this operation will hold back the bowel one also.
Who can I contact to sort this out??
Thank you
Hi Busygrandaughter and welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your Nans diagnosis.
A cancer diagnosis in the family can be such a challenging and stressful time but I do hope you will find the Community a safe place to get support and to ask your questions.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our supportive Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer and Lung Cancer support groups. These are safe places to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis and treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family members on the same journey.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) links I have created above. Once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
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) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
When it comes to the practical and emotional challenges of supporting family you may also benefit from joining our general Family and friends and Carers only support groups where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges.
Macmillan have many support services so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
I have no idea as to the standard trimmings before treatments starts so you may want ask the question to our Cancer Nurse Team in our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.
Please do get back to me if you need further help.
