Would you recommend a brain scan? My mum (recently diagnosed stage 4) has been scanned from the neck to the waist. When I asked the oncologist how we would know if it’s spread tot he brain- he said he advised againgst a scan; Psychologically very hard...
Hi I went and had my mould done today it was nothing to what I imagined it would be, it was very comfortable I just lay on a bean bag that’s what it felt like it was nice n warm and comfortable my head or face or neck was not covered as I lay on my back...
I have been diagnosed with anemea after blood test as I was feeling really tired. 4 months ago I had my appendix removed as it burst. It was keyhole surgery. I was in hospital for a week due to infection. Today the doctor said they will send me for...
Hi my partner is 41 and recently diagnosed with lung cancer. After spending 5 weeks in hospital and the past 6 months in constant severe pain, we’d hoped it was a lung abscess but unfortunately not. what a heartbreaking rollercoaster! Anyway, now he has...
I don’t wish to put anybody off a lobectomy, although I’m sure everyone’s aware that there can be side effects from any operation. However … My husband had an upper left lobectomy on 22 nd January. All seemed to be going well until 11 days later when...
I was diagnosed as Stage 4 NSCLC nearly a year ago but have never had a cough, wheezing or any shortness of breath throughout the whole time. A. couple of days ago I developed asore throat and a dry tickly cough (not covid - I tested 3x). I'm wondering...
Hello. My amazing mum (74) was diagnosed with a lesion on her right lung last week - after being admitted with unexplained chronic stomach pain. This is after years of breathing issues which, after numerous lung X-rays and a scan five years ago, were...
Hi, any Tips for dealing with the Fatigue?
Hi everyone as promised I said I would pop on to describe my treatment to those who may be on the same journey … You can read my story in my profile but I was diagnosed with stage 3 non small cell lung cancer with 2 lymph nodes activated in the same...
3rd Feb lung biopsy was performed. Procedure seemed OK no issues at the time. Next day ended up in A&E as had and still have sharp shooting pains, back of neck, upper back, front of the chest, lower back and side all on the right side where the solid...
