Hi I have a rare lung cancer, grade 4. I've never smoked or worked with chemicals, just luck of the draw. I was diagnosed with cancer this July, with the EGFR type in August. Estimated time left 2-3 years, 50 years old. I had painkillers for another...
Anyone had a 12mm pulmonary nodule in the lower right lobe that turned out to be benign?
Morning , had my post treatment scan done on the 30th dec and yesterday was the review meeting with oncologist… they said that this scan was a very early one ( only 3 weeks post treatment ) but they needed it because of the potential for immunotherapy...
Hi All I am New Here and I have been diagnosed adenocarcinoma stage4 since 5th December 2022. I originally went to the Doctors with a persistent cough which I have had for 9 months now. It has been so debilitating and misery and have felt suicidal...
We have received a letter from previous oncologist appointment and the Diagnosis reads as T3N3mx/0 small cell lung cancer. we understand most of the ratings. Had the vast majority explained and understand fully the situation and what is ahead of us. But...
I am devastated that my wedge resection op was cancelled an hour before I was due to have it. I went into hospital yesterday and the op was due today. An hour before the op the surgeon came to tell me that the op had to be cancelled because there were...
Hi I was diagnosed with lung cancer on the 19th of December I’ve got an appointment to go for a head ct with contrast? Why would I have this when it’s lung cancer I’ve got I’m currently waiting for an appointment to go to hospital to start a treatment...
Hi everyone, and dare I say 'happy new year' :). Wondering if anyone has experienced a bad reaction to chemo? I was diagnosed in Sept last year with stage 4 NSCLC and put on treatment plan of Chemo (Pemetrexed and Carboplatin) plus Immunotherapy. I...
Morning everyone. Just jumping on to give update on mum. She had her lung biopsy Wednesday now the dreaded wait which is so hard. She is doing fine and to look at her she looks so well but I know like us all we can put a face on but we are crumbling inside...
I was diagnosed with lung cancer in left lung following a scan in March. The scan also showed other suspicious areas. As a result I had a biopsy on the new areas but it proved to be a false alarm . As a result of the original diagnosis I had 5 doses of...
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007