Shadows on both lungs

Good morning all, and thank you again for your lovely replies.

I am feeling better now that I’ve finally had my hospital appointment. I spent 3 hours at the lung clinic on Tuesday where I had blood tests, ECG, breathing tests, full exam and consultation with the doctor and designated nurse. I am now waiting for a needle guided biopsy and CT, which will be in up to 4 weeks time. My partner and I are to be married on 25th May and we have a 2 week holiday/honeymoon to Crete arranged for 27th May (postponed from 2020). Apparently the medical advice is not to fly until 10 days after a needle biopsy, so we’re keep everything crossed that I can have it before 17th May. The nurse has made a special request but obviously there are no guarantees. I’m pretty scared about the procedure and I hope I can be sedated.

I’m feeling encouraged from reading posts on here where members have survived for years even with a poor prognosis. I’m also very lucky to be otherwise in excellent health, so I’m hoping that will open up more treatment options.

So many lovely things have happened since the diagnosis. The engagement has been the best news, and planning the wedding is a wonderful distraction. I’m also overwhelmed by the gifts, best wishes and outpouring of love from friends, some of which I’ve not been in touch with for years. If it wasn’t for the diagnosis lurking in the shadows this would be the happiest of times. 

Sending love to you all today x