Good morning everyone. My mum was diagnosed with Stage 4 LC on Tuesday. She had had a bronchoscopy and breath tests etc, but they cancelled her PET scan as the treatments available to her are limited, due to her general state of health. It was suggested she could try Radiotherapy but they also said, the effects could be minimal! So we are a little "at sea" at the moment, not knowing how her cancer will progress, will it be quick, will it be slow etc? My mum is partially sighted so I'm the one doing all the reading and research for her. I'm heartened by reading that some of you are living with LC many years after diagnosis. We just dont know what to look out for in terms of progression. I'm hoping she gets some answers when she sees the Cancer Specialist. Thank you for listening. X
Hi Dawnygs welcome to the group, but sorry you find yourself here. I am sorry to hear that her current health is limiting her treatments. Do you have a date yet to see the oncologist?
It is very scary when a family member receives a cancer diagnoses, and the fear of what is ahead, but talking to others who are in a similar situation to yourself does help you through this difficult time. There are other support forums on the community you can join.
You will find several people there who are going through a similar situation to yourself. You can also call the Macmillan support helpline for support 7 days a week from 8am til 8pm on 0808 808 00 00
Take care
