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Hiya, Dont really know why I am writing this but my mom was recently diagnosed with advanced small cell lung cancer. It was a shock as she was previously fit and healthy asides from a lingering cough which she saw gp for multiple times. It was especially...
My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in November, he has had chemotherapy and immunotherapy. its now traveled to his brain and his treatment hasn’t worked and last week we were told that he has 3 to 4 months to live . i don’t know what...
Hello, I am looking for advice and experiences of forum members who have been on a similar journey to myself.Following an EBUS TBNA under general anaesthetic on the 28th of September. I have been advised to undergo a right upper lobectomy in the next...
Has anyone got two independent lung cancers one in each lung with moderate to severe emphesyma
Hi New to group. Long story in March this year radiologist spotted a nodule on my lower left lung and referred me to Thoracic consultant, 6 weeks later I hadn't heard anything so I chased it. Initially I was sent away saying it was nothing to worry about...
Hello, Sorry if this doesn't make much sense. After seeing my GP in Feb this year because of a sudden really bad cough, chest pain and breathlessness I was diagnosed with lung cancer in June. On 2nd July after a PET scan i was told it had spread to...
Hi have just joined this group. My lung doc found a tumour in my lower right lung and my lymph nodes are enlarged. Had a pet scan, a brain scan and a Ebus endoscopy, and a dna(?) blood test. Am currently waiting for the results. doc says it’s cancer but...
I’m not really sure what advice anyone can give me but my partner has been put on the urgent referral list as a mass has been found on on the hilar on his right lung. I am devastated and unbelievably worried by everything I have read. Did anyone journey...
Hi, newby here, feeling in limbo at the moment. Hubby initially had Chest XRay, followed a week later with a CT Lung scan, after seeing our local Doctor, (numerous times!) regarding breathlessness that seemed to be getting worse. On 18th August had appt...
It's a cold frosty morning here in the North East of Scotland. I'm listening to the wheels of my husband's bicycle going round in the bedroom - he has a training stand - and him whistling away to the music he's listening to. I'm just so incredibly proud...
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