two cancers at the same time. terrified

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Hello. I had a lung scan 4 weeks ago and they have found stage 1 lung cancer. had loads of tests and pet scan. they noticed on pet scan that something on my breast lit up.lthey was not worried about that so the date for lung surgery was set for next week.just had a phone call.operation is cancelled.they want to wait for breast byopsy results which i had done yesterday. i am so frightned cant stop crying. the breast clinic have said the noudule on my breast is 8mms. i have googled and its terrified me. im in a right state.

  • Ziggyzed - hang in there, Google searches account for the most unnecessary mental stress through inaccuracies and mis-information - OF ALL TIME.

    Sites such as this can help alleviate many concerns, so I'm sure along with many here, we can help you reduce some anxiety.

    My brother Ged was diagnosed with multiple myeloma a few years ago. He was young enough to get a stem cell transplant but unfortunately was diagnosed with Liver NET cancer within 12 months. He thought they were linked - but not so - just unlucky to get two different cancers. He has had Radio therapy for myeloma and now on PRRT for the liver tumor, so currently receiving treatment for both.

    Everyday the advances in therapy give your oncologist a variety of treatments, depending on your condition, your immune system, medical history, blood type, etc etc.

    Don't despair, the range of treatment now is immense and it sounds like you have caught the breast issue early when they can do something about it at the same time as your lung.

  • Hi  and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.

    I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community, and I have had two primary cancer diagnoses over the past 8 years although not at the same time. My first was melanoma followed 5 years later by breast cancer.

    The online community is divided into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you join the breast cancer and lung cancer groups, which are great place to ask questions, share experiences and get support.

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  • Thankyou Gedi for replying and being kind. My head is all over the place.my mind is saying i am riddled with cancer. my husband said it would have shown up on the pet scan. im just so frightened.

  • Thankyou latchbrook for your great advise,i was reaching out because i didnt no what else to do. i will ask on other groups when i can stop crying.x