My mum was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer today. Came as a shock as she has been having scans every 3 months since last year. They said it got worse during december but how can it get to stage 4? Been crying and lost appetite today. Don’t know what...
Hi all, Does anyone know if the team giving the radiotherapy can make adjustments to accommodate someone who is unable to lie flat for the radiotherapy session? Like big a higher pillow or something? Mum has COPD and stage 4 lung cancer. My mum...
Can I ask, following diagnosis, how long did people have to wait for their treatment to start.
Hi everyone my dad is starting chemo and immunotherapy tomorrow he will be having 3 rounds of chemo once every 3 weeks . Then 6 weeks later they will scan him , then they will book for surgery . has anyone had a similar treatment plan ? How did they...
My mother's partner had lung cancer and it was taken out about three years ago. He has been having scans every six months (where he has to swallow the dye) and been given all clear. Now been told after his next six monthly he will be moving to yearly...
Hello everyone.. My husband has ground glass nodules in his lungs after a lobectomy. I have been researching Dendritic cell vaccine therapy. Has anyone out there had this treatment please. Would be so grateful for feedback thank you Mrs Gar...
My dad is a non smoker with brain mets but he doesn't think he's been tested for any DNA markers. He's been given chemo and keytruda.
Hello, I have just recently had a surgical plural biopsy to see if my cancer has spread, the surgeon is confident it’s not spread and I’m looking at an upper right lobectomy. Is the procedure much more different to the biopsy is the pain more severe....
Hi, I have stage 4 lung cancer and am on palitive care. Has anyone had the side effects of hand & joint pain. Mine started about a month ago. My last immunotherapy treatment was in October. My hands feel like they are on fire, there is no swelling but...
Hi has anyone had the CAV treatment for small cell lung ? My husband should have had the topotocan tablets but there is a shortage . So they are doing the CAV untill tablets available . But the Dr initially said the CAV is pretty much a harsh treatment...
