Hi There My mum is due to begin Docetaxel as a second line treatment (immunotherapy wasn't working, she had some limited success with chemo but it grew back) I have heard this is a very aggressive chemo, has anyone had some good results from it...
Hello everyone; i am normally on the Womb Cancer group as i have stage 1b grade 1 womb cancer. I have a long term random cough so my gynae team ordered a lung CT scan ahead of my radical hysterectomy in early sept. That came back with multiple lung nodules;...
I finished my 30 sessions of Radiotherapy on 4th October and lately I seem to be much more breathless in the last week. Has anyone else has this and how long did it last? I know the lungs can be damaged during Radiotherapy but am also panicking that this...
Good evening all, my mum was diagnosed 7 years ago with stage 4 lung cancer and she has been very lucky it has not spread or grown. Lately she's been quite unwell, she had a chest x-ray and that was sent to her consultant and they have asked her to come...
Hi has anyone experienced hair loss on cisplatin & vinorelbine ?
Diagnosed on Tuesday. Complete and utter shock. Am seeing Consultant on Monday. I also have an appointment for a head scan. Is this normal? Is it to see if it has spread? I also have issues with memory and difficulty finding the words I want. I thought...
Hi all, Firstly, I’ve been reading this forum over the last couple of weeks and I am I awe of the strength and courage of everyone that posts. I can really see and feel the community here and I love how you all look out for and support one another....
I just newly diagnoised with lung adenocarcinoma T1 b (12 mm in earlier August CT scan) ,I will have a sugury in earlier October time . Anybody could shaire any experience about the surgury for the lung? and how is the recovery process ? how long will...
Hi, I am scheduled to have an endobronchial ultrasound test (EBUS) at the end of November to investigate a lung nodule that has continued to grow in the year since it was first observed. Has anyone had this test and if so, can you tell me what to...
Hi, small cellular lung cancer, chemo shrunk by 94% Immunotherapy did not work and tumor grown back...next steps radiotherapy as spread to brain..only small amount. Has this happened to anyone else..did radiotherapy help/work?
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