Hi, i was diagnosed in feb with a 6 cm tumour in the left lung. I had gone to the GP with breathing difficulties which turned out to be plueral effusion and a collapsed lung. Was admitted to hospital and had a drain to remove 3 litres of horrible looking fluid, unfortunately i also got Covid while in hospital! The next three weeks are a blur, i don't remember much but my family told me i was quite ill. Since then i have had 4 rounds of chemo, which was pretty rough but i am over it now and feeling much better. The chemo has shrunk the tumour and the fluid has not returned up ti now. I have a scan in november to see whats happening. I returned to my voluntary job in April, just 2 half days atm, i do get more tired but my colleagues are very supportive and understanding. I think its been the worst time to be diagnosed, i really miss the face to face contact, most of my contact with the hospital has been by phone and i feel very disconnected this way. I sometimes think i would like to have counselling but phone counselling would be a poor substitute. Thanks for reading.
