RET gene positive lung cancer

Hi my lung cancer was found when I had a xray because I had a chest infection.i had the operation to remove part of my lung on 20th August. I am also thinking will it pop back up I think a lot of patients will feel the same and I suppose with time I will become more confident 

Hopefully we will, good luck for the future 

Hello Ela61,

It's perfectly normal to feel like you do at this early stage, it happens to us all, but does get better over time. I had my right lung removed and adjuvant chemotherapy because cells were found in adjacent nodes when the lung was examined after the operation. I found the anxiety eased a lot as time went by, but obviously resurfaced around periodic surveillance scans.

My diagnosis was just over 10 years ago now and apart from the occasional moment of reflection it hasn't troubled me for a number of years. I'm sure you will be the same in your own time.

All the best,

Derek.

Hi Derek

its lovely to hear your positive news, you have filled me with hope for the future and hopefully I will begin to come to terms with my cancer and move forward, it’s so supportive to hear other people’s journeys, this forum is full of amazing people