Hi guys. just joined. 1 week post op ... Left upper lung removed. Very early stage. Feeling so lucky and very positive. my question is …. Pain management. And sleep. And basically. A little advice I’m naturally a very active fit fresh air kinda...
Hi my mum was diagnosed with lung cancer in both lungs in June we were told there was nothing they could do for her as it was to far advance At the time they said 6 month to a year she has been doing ok until now. Not attending hospital or on...
diagonised 10 months ago and hoping to make many more
Hi, was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with stage 4 lung cancer with a tumour in each lung and secondary tumour in the brain. It has come as a complete shock as I have had no symptoms and have been fit and well. Now waiting for blood biopsy results and an oncology...
Hi all Apologies for the length of post! I have been under a Respiratory Consultant for Fibrosis for the last 3 years. After he requested a CT scan, earlier this year, to look for changes in my fibrosis, a shadow was found in my right lung. Subsequently...
Hiya, Dont really know why I am writing this but my mom was recently diagnosed with advanced small cell lung cancer. It was a shock as she was previously fit and healthy asides from a lingering cough which she saw gp for multiple times. It was especially...
Hi New to group. Long story in March this year radiologist spotted a nodule on my lower left lung and referred me to Thoracic consultant, 6 weeks later I hadn't heard anything so I chased it. Initially I was sent away saying it was nothing to worry about...
Hello, Sorry if this doesn't make much sense. After seeing my GP in Feb this year because of a sudden really bad cough, chest pain and breathlessness I was diagnosed with lung cancer in June. On 2nd July after a PET scan i was told it had spread to...
Hi have just joined this group. My lung doc found a tumour in my lower right lung and my lymph nodes are enlarged. Had a pet scan, a brain scan and a Ebus endoscopy, and a dna(?) blood test. Am currently waiting for the results. doc says it’s cancer but...
Hello, this is all very new for me. It's taken me 6 days after joining to actually write anything because I read other peoples posts and they make me cry. On 18th May 2026 I was in the Royal Brompton Hospital having a heart bypass. The following day...
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