Hello, I am new to the forum & it feels very strange but good to join others on a similar journey!
I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer & am having a Lobectomy in ten days time. I feel really well, am relatively fit & active at 74 but as you will understand the shock has been huge as I have no symptoms!!
I think the plan is to remove my lower right lobe & thankfully it is in its early stage but needless to say I’m very nervous of the operation and the aftermath!!
I would be grateful for any members who have had this procedure to offer any advice both pre & post surgery. Any tips how ever small could be really helpful.
Feeling very nervous but grateful at the same time that it has been detected so I must do all I can to get through this and hopefully recover!!!
thank you so much for listening to my ramblings!!!
Hi Mira bel and welcome to the Online Community but I am sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
The cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but reaching out to the community will give you the opportunity to ask questions and getting support from others who are navigating the ‘exact’ same journey.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend consider joining 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.
To join a group first click on the “Bold Link” I have created above then once the group page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends on the device you are using)
You can then put up your own post when you’re ready by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You can also scroll through other members posts and click “Reply” to get involved.
Our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00, email or live webchat where you will find one of team there to help you out.
We also have 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.
Do get back to me if you need further help.
