Hello, thank you for letting me join.
I would appreciate any help, advice, tips please.
Yesterday I got the results from my Bronchoscopy I have a mass, some elevated lymph nodes and a collapsed lung they said it is small-cell lung cancer, I have an appointment to see the Oncologist next Thursday for him to talk about it.
I have been told I will need to have a PET Scan to see if it is contained in the lung or if it has spread, which will be after I have seen the Oncologist, I assume he will arrange the appt so don't know when that will be then there is the wait for the results. So, as we are not far of Christmas and time is moving on fast, I am thinking I won't get any treatment until in the New Year.
Thanks
Hi Scorpio2 and a warm welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
A cancer journey is such a stressful and challenging time but you have done the right thing in reaching out to a place where you can ask questions and getting support from others who are on the ‘exact’ same cancer and journey.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our supportive Lung Cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with 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 (Bold) Group Link 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.
The Macmillan Support Line is open from 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 where you can talk with someone about specific cancer and practical information, get emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just connect with a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
We also have our Telephone Buddy Service where you can be matched with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call.
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.
Do get back to me if you need further help.
Well done - all the very best.
