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...
My husband had his first combined chemotherapy with immunotherapy in July with few (so we thought) side effects however last week after having his blood tests in preparation for a second cycle he was called back to the hospital urgently to be told his...
Hi need advice, my mum has been diagnosed with non small cell stage 4 lung cancer, which has spread to chest lymph node and multiple nodules in the brain after mir scan. Need advice which Pip to apply for as waiting to see consultant and have not been...
Hi, In July I was diagnosed with two primary synchronous cancers: one in my lung and one in my left kidney. I’m not a smoker and no family members smoked. I’m in my fifties, I am generally fit, healthy and well. The tumours were incidental findings...
Hi I was diagnosed with lung cancer approximately 6years ago , I had right middle lobe removed and recovered from this but sadly on my year five scan the cancer returned ,as a result I had my right lung removed in April 2026 , medically I’m recovering...
Hi all, My husband was diagnosed with Alk lung cancer in June 2023 following a kidney cancer diagnosis. He has had several major health issues since but he has been on Alectinib since April last year, half dose with amazing results. Fast forward to three...
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...
Has anyone had a lung metastasis to the skull treated with radiotherapy? The lung metastasis spread to the upper part of my frontal area. Thankfully no spread to the brain. .im due to start a course of intense radiotherapy and very concerned about potential...
I have nslc,had lower right lobe removed 1st September last year followed by 4rounds of chemo,latest scan shows return at upper right lobe,surgery not an option this time or chemo recommend radiotherapy, anyone else had this and can tell me ups and downs...
Hi, my mother has just been diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer. At 85 years old, although independent and very fit, she had always said she would not have any invasive treatments at her age and let the cancer take natural course. However, at the appointment...
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