The headline says it all. I literally don’t know where to start. You can probably guess from my community name that this is my third cancer diagnosis. I had breast cancer 20 years ago; and I won that one. Then, 10 years ago, I had tongue cancer. I won that one too. So, having been through the big C twice before, I wasn’t completely phased, though stressed, when told today that I now have lung cancer. Your first diagnosis of the big C is always the hardest. After that, it changes your perspective on life. Every day becomes the next day of your life. However, this time, I am not sure what to do. At 72 years old, I am don’t know whether I can be bothered with the fight to survive. I only got to this diagnosis; because I started (self funding) a private GP 12 months ago, due to the appalling service from my NHS GP. So, when I lost my appetite, with consequent weight loss, alarm signals were triggered, scans happened and diagnosis was confirmed (which is draining my bank account). I am being referred back to the NHS for a lung lobe removal. Does anyone have advice/thoughts on this. The recovery period is daunting. I am 72. Ce La vie
Hi 3rdcancerdiagnosisIwonthelast2 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've had two cancer diagnoses but not lung cancer.
The online community is divided into different support groups so I'm going to recommend that you join the lung cancer group as you'll then connect directly with others who have the same type of cancer as you and who can share their thoughts and experiences with you.
To join, just click on the link I've created and, once you've joined, you can start a new post in the same way as you did here and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
It would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and proposed treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"
