We have had a few posts recently about the Exon 20 mutation, and what treatment is available for that. Last week the NHS approved a new drug called Mobocertinib tablets, which is being called a game changing drug for people with the Exon 20 mutation....
Can anyone help with some info please? My husband has had two cycles of chemo x2 and immunotherapy. He was tolerating it quite well - mainly fatigue. He was admitted to hospital yesterday after having some pain when breathing in. He has fluid around...
Hi, My partner of 10 years aged 68 was told April 2019 cancer of the lung, after chemo and radiotherapy in MArch of last year literally just before lockdown that it had worked and he was free of the thing. Then in November last year after being free of...
Hi everyone, My mum has recently been diagnosed with stage two lung cancer, currently the cancer is 4.5cms and the doctors are unsure if it has spread to her lymph nodes. She was diagnosed over the phone with pneumonia back in September 2021 (which...
Hi My mum has stage 4 lung cancer and since her chemo stopped she has had a persistent cough that is getting worse. The doctor prescribed a linctus bottle to try and a nose spray but they don’t seem to have any effect. We are due to see her consultant...
Hi guys Just a quick post to pay mum finally had an appointment with the oncologist, she has stage 4 NSCLC, spread to her bones including spine, skull, shoulder and lymphnodes. No other major organs effected. Treatment plan is chemo + immuno ...
I've been on keytruda since July last year having treatments every 6 weeks. This last month I've developed aching ribs on my right side and a bad back. I'm unsure as to whether I've pulled a muscle (dog pulls on lead) it's side effects or it's spread...
Hi all, I started immunotherapy on 18/2/22. I am concerned about isolation and mixing with my supporting family. We have been active child care for all 4 grand children and this has created a dilemma with my interaction with them. How can I support...
What is my hope for something else, because I love life and I have plans to go forward.
Hi all, I had an MRI for long term shoulder blade pain on Tuesday that revealed a tumor at the top of my right lung (apex/Pancoast) and in the shoulder blade. Now experiencing night sweats and extreme nausea. Waiting for CT and bone scan for "proper...
