My husband had an xray that showed up some opacification. He was referred to the hospital on a 2ww with suspected lung cancer/mesothelioma on 27th March. He had a CT scan on 3rd April. We have now been given a face to face appointment with a consultant...
Hi all, granddad finished 3 weeks of radiotherapy today (initially 4 but was then shortened). He rang the bell which was so amazing. He's still fit and well, had no side effects other than some tiredness, he's just done absolutely amazing and is now looking...
Hi, I'm a "high/early achiever" - I'm now 54 and had my chest cracked open 8 years ago, early I'm told, to have a 4x heart bypass and now I'm told I'm young going for my lung cancer diagnosis. (The high achiever is my children's sarcasm, btw. I'm just...
Good morning everyone Had my routine chest & abdo scan 3 weeks ago. Had results letter from consultant last week. Several small nodules in lungs, possibly inflammation elsewhere. But radiologist has recommended repeat CT in three months which my consultant...
I’m suffering from severe post radiotherapy pain following Sabre which I had about 2 years ago for non small cell lung cancer. It left small fractures in my ribs. At times it’s excruciating feeling like nerve spasms, or being poked by a hot poker. I’m...
Hi, Does anyone out there suffer from nerve pain from maybe where the side drip was placed and removed after a abortive lung op. The surgeon did managed to take the lymph nodes away but couldn’t take out the dead tumour as it was too near the pulmonary...
No idea why I've gone into a permanent state of anxiety, as its my husband who as cancer not me. I'm literally panicking over the slightest thing. He had his first immunotherapy so far all seems ok, just a but tired. Zometa delayed due to dental work...
Hi, dad got his staging although I’m not entirely sure what it means, they have said that they are hopeful that after a few rounds of chemo he can have radiotherapy with a hope to get rid of it First round of chemo went well, he’s been tired but so...
Hello everybody , Has anybody got any positive outcome with tumour shrinkage before surgery, after 4th and final round of chemo/immuno ? Thank-you ️ ️
Hi all, Granddad's initial plan was 11/04-08/05, 20 sessions over 20 days - however, a plan he was given by reception the other day has 11/04-01/05? They're going to enquire about it today, it may be an error - but has anyone had their treatment length...
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