Morning , I’ve just finished 6 weeks of chemo radiation and still feel quite unwell 3 weeks post treatment … I know the fatigue can last awhile , but just wanted to hear from others who experienced this treatment, how long before the after effects started...
Hi all. my father was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 weeks ago- found out since biopsy it’s adenocarcinoma in 1 lung and lymph nodes. wondering if you could share your diagnosis journey (it’s hard to know when things are taking too long? Or moving fast...
Hiya,I'm new to this group previously being in the prostate cancer group as cancer has decided to land on me twice !! I was told I could have surgery before they found out about the 2 lymph node involvement so surgery is not an option now...haven't spoken...
Hi my dads in hospital for end of life care , just happened really suddenly and experience shares or tips would be great, we are day 5 and he’s just more tired, not eating, confused it’s awful to watch
Hello everyone. Just posting my first message on here, I am posting as a relative rather than someone with cancer themselves so I hope that is OK. My Mum has been diagnosed with a small (1.7cm) mass in her lung that is PET active and indicative of cancer...
Hello, My Mum is working towards the end of 33 radiation sessions to the chest for a right lung, lower lobe SCLC. Initially this caused little side effects. However, recently her oesophagus, which is also receiving radiation, as is her stomach, is making...
David my brother in law remains in hospital. He had his lungs drained and now they think he has another infection or virus, waiting for X-ray, I do not understand what that shows, I’m praying they can help him, the oncologist told my sister he’s rapid...
Evening all, looking for a bit of support more than anything. My 79 year old active dad has M.S. He was diagnosed nearly 30 years ago and apart from walking with a stick and generally feeling a bit weak in his arms and legs he carries on with life as...
Hi All I’m new here to the group, I just wanted to reach out to hear anyone else’s stories who have gone through anything similar to what my mum is currently going through and any advice that people may have? Or even sharing what’s happened in their...
Hi, im new here. I have joined because yesterday my mum just got this diagnosis, she’s 73, otherwise fit and well. It’s devastating news. They’re going to try to reduce the cancer with chemo then hopefully the brain mets with radio, but we’re not daft...
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