I’m two weeks post op and all seems to be going well. I had follow up call from hospital couple of days ago and I asked when I would get results of histology on the tumour they removed and lymph nodes, was told would get it at my post op which isn’t for...
Diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer December 21. I am on a trial of a targeted therapy tablet cancer has shrunk by 80 % total body and become stable. Last ct scan now shows all areas are stable except for a lesion I had on the spine which is...
My husband had an upper left lung lobectomy in January with removal of lymph nodes. About 2 mths later he noticed that his abdomen had become a little swollen on his left side, about 1 inch below where the drain tube had been, although it's not painful...
Hi everyone I finished my radiotherapy for primary lung cancer the end of March I’ve getting an appointment today for a CT Thorax & abdo & pelvis with contrast why are they scanning my abdo & pelvis and what is it? I expected a lung scan to see if cancer...
So who's been offered this new supposed wonder drug? I know I won't be offered it as I'm firmly in the "We don't operate on Stage 4/incurable but treatable" camp, so I suppose I'm not considered cost effective. But, it keeps coming up in my news feed...
Hello, I'm new here so just looking for somewhere to start really. My mum was diagnosed with primary lung cancer and secondary brain mets in August of last year. It was a complete bolt from the blue and has changed our lives. Things started off pretty...
My dad only got diagnosed 2 weeks ago, however has swelling in his arm and hand. A scan showed the tumour is pressing on his main artery.After initially being told there’s no treatment and palatine care as the only option he’s now being offered 5 days...
So feeling ok, slept ok and feel my breathing is going ok. The only thing I’m struggling with is coughing up phlegm. I am coughing and it’s moving but it really hurts. I’ve tried pressing a cushion into my side, and taking my strong meds, waiting for...
My op went ok, in quite a bit of pain but afraid of using my pca too much as I get nauseous, had anti sickness which helped. using the bed pan is the worst did get some sleep. Still on hdu but hoping for ward today, getting comfy is a pain
Hi everyone my mum has had her third round of treatment. About a week ago she started experienced acute pain in her arms. It hurts or touch or move them and much worse at night. she has been to the wonderful team who are looking after her who suspected...
