Hi all, Following on from my post over the weekend, we got the results that my Dad now has a few small tumours in his head and he will start radiotherapy tomorrow as an outpatient and back to the hospital everyday for 5 days (barring the weekend). He...
My mum has had a first dose of chemo and is experiencing a sore mouth, what treatment can people recommend?
Hi, I'm starting keytruda in a couple of weeks and just wondered who was on it and what to expect? Any info would be hugely appreciated xx
Were you told the treatment only lasted for two years?
Hi I was diagnosed with SCLC in April 2019. I had chemo etoposide and cisplatin. Had chest radiotherapy and ended it with PCI radiotherapy. I was given good news saying I was basically cured however needed regular scans for review. My next review is on...
Diagnosed with lung melanoma and ready for surgery. Second PET scan ordered. Two further areas of concern chest wall and prostate. Scan and biopsy requested. Anyone the same?
Hi All, I just wondered if there was anyone here with SCLC and currently receiving Immunotherapy? My Dad has Stage 4 SCLC and currently started Atezolizumab on its own. He’s currently had 4 chemo sessions with the Immunotherapy but is now having the...
Hi everyone, does anyone out there have any experience or advice about delaying or postponing a combined treatment cycle? My husband who has inoperable stage 4 lung cancer is due a cycle on 2nd December which we weren’t expecting and we have booked a...
Hi all, mum started tagrisso today. Has anyone got any experiences on this that I could share with her. Thanks
Hi all I am newly diagnosed with squamous lung cancer in lower lung they have found 3 nodes involved &have been offered chemo.lam now waiting to discuss this with the oncolonist. Wold like to hear other people's experience & views
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