My husband was diagnosed with Lung cancer 8 weeks ago. Also a cancer around the lymph gland which presses on his oesophagus and aorta. A bit of an anomaly apparently as they both sit outside the Lung and GI. So bounced from GI to Lung. Biopsies done. Lung don’t think the Lung cancer is primary and GI do t think it’s theirs. So PET CT last week pulmonary function test this week and 3 weeks on a brain scan still outstanding. We feel like we’re in Limbo. With the possibility of being bounced somewhere else.
How long do people usually wait on average from diagnosis to prognosis/treatment plan.
Not sure any of this makes sense but just need to reach out xx
Hi Cathe 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 sorry to read that you feel you're being pushed from pillar to post and it must be frustrating when you just want a treatment plan in place.
I noticed that you're also a member of the lung cancer forum so thought I'd suggest that you also post your questions there as you'll then connect directly with others who will have had similar tests and biopsies to your husband and who will probably be able to give you an idea of the timescales involved.
It would be great if you could put something about your husband's diagnosis and tests to date 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.
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