Time scale for diagnosis

Hiya , sorry you find yourself here with your dad . I waited 92 days for treatment to begin, it seemed never ending and way to long . I really hope your dad is treated quicker . Not a healthy mind set to start this horrible journey . I was waiting along time for biopsy results . I had to chase them up , I rang every day , until results were back .    xxx

Hi, I’m not sure on the “official” expected time scale, but my mum was over 3 months of tests from the initial start, longest 3 months of our lives. Hope all goes well x

Likewise, it's a horrible situation to be in . It's the unknown!  Thank you it puts ours into perspective.  Do you mind me asking what treatment you eventually ended up having please? Xx

Hi Greyhoundlover

Thank you for responding, it helps me understand where we're currently at.  Do you mind me asking what her treatment plan was please? Hope she's doing ok xx

Hi , 

Im having 4 rounds if chemo and immunotherapy . Ive had 3 so far. My last 1 is Tuesday , and I've another pet scan this Saturday , then surgery.  Xxx

It looks like my dad may have lymph node involvement and they're now having to do a bronchoscopy and brain scan so this has completely changed what the treatment plan was supposed to be  hope it all goes well for you xx

These tests are normal practise I think most of us had a brain scan (mri) once all results back , you will feel better and you will get the best treatment and care. It's the waiting , none of us can seem to deal with . Good luck for your dad and family try and and stay strong and positive xx

I know.  I'm quite an organized person and like to know what I'm dealing with.  Dad doesn't want to know so I need to to be able to ask the right questions ️. I'm strong in front of everyone else it's when I'm alone I crumble.  I'm just sat at the train station going for a day in London for work so I'll be in my own head for a big chunk of today - which isn't good of course . Thank you for the support xx

It's hard not to think about it , I go to bed thinking and 1st thing when I wake up . Just want to go back to 'normal ' life . Your welcome here if you need a chat xx

Hi Star68

My mum had 4 weeks of radiotherapy. 

I'm exactly the same a you, I am organised, I love a plan, and cannot cope with unknown, so the waiting was horrific, but kept strong in front of mum who was (and still is!) in denial. xx