Hello, I'm 53 and just been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer T4 N3 M1a which at this stage means more to all of you than me. I only went to the doctor with a little lump on my neck. Waiting to hear from oncology re treatment. Its so odd, all of this going on inside me and i feel so well.
Hello Hollsmolls, and welcome to our group, but sorry you have found yourself here. The early days of diagnoses are so scary, but you will feel better once you have a plan for treatment. If you click on our names it will take you to our profiles, where you can read some of our stories and the journeys we have been on. Lots of different people on different treatments, but there will be someone who will be able to advise you on your treatment once you know what it is. Good luck.
Hello Hollsmolls, I am so very sorry you find yourself here, but please let me assure you, there are some wonderful people on this site that will help you. I initially found out I have lung cancer Xmas eve 2019 and this was by accident, I won't lie I'd been to the Dr, felt awful but this was due to my body being poisoned by a different condition. Now I honestly feel and look better than I ever have in my life, it makes no sense. I have been on a roller coaster of a journey, but I can assure you that when you digest your information there will be no limit of support for you from the people on this site, I swear these guys and girls kept me going. When you start your treatments, feel ups or downs, get straight on here, fire away with your questions, worries, queries, someone here will always be willing to help you, that I promise, you are not alone, although I suspect you may feel like that. I think I can speak for us all here, we are all here for you and to help in any little ways we can. Sending you much love and a hug. Take care. Xx
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