I received a appoint letter for 5 jan 2022 for the lung team, today I have received a appointment letter for 12 jan from palliative care team. I’ve had no discussion with any team at the present time regarding my diagnosis at this stage I don’t know anything about what stage my cancer is at or what treatments can be offered, I am very confused I don’t understand what is happening to me at all. Can anyone please advise me is it normal to be referred to palliative care before I have been told what stage my cancer is at. Please advise if anyone can I am so lost
Hi Hamhat got my 3rd scan tomorrow but won't know the results till I see consultant on the 26th. So it's worrying time.
Good morning all I hope we are all doing something fun today. I will having a good long walk with my lovely dogs, still waiting to start my treatment so being out with the dogs will take my mind off things. Whatever you are doing take care have fun and post an update to make me smile
Good morning Hamhat, yes I've got an exciting day ahead, my wife has just ask me would I mined taking her to town to pick up her new glasses, how can I refuse when she looks at me with a sparkle in her eyes l and then dreaded food shopping then if I have enough energy left maybe a walk round the block. Get my scan results on the 26th hate waiting wish they could tell you on the same day ? Take care enjoy your walk with yr dogs
Rob x
Good evening everyone I hope we all had good things happen today. Tomorrow I go for blood test and covid test prior to chemo and immunotherapy starting on Friday. I hope tests go ok and I can start my treatment as planned. Sending hugs to all and thank you to everyone for supporting me on dark days
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