Lung cancer

Hi Pamph,

I was diagnosed 8 weeks ago, it can be overwhelming and lots of things going on. 

I had a PET SCAN within a week to check if it spread. I had terrible anxiety, cried alot, was scared, had nightmares. I have the preop within another 2 weeks, I had an op on 01.12 to have the upper right lobe removed. I am now in recovery waiting for results of lymph node checks to see if Chemo or Radiotherapy is required. 

Surround yourself with people who can support you. Be open and honest about what you need from your employer. Ask as many questions as you need to, I wrote mine down as they came into my head. Use all support services available, this forum is very supportive.

How are you holding up? 

Not too good I just can't get my head round this 

So sorry to hear about your diagnosis and hope all is well with you now 

Hi

All your feelings are completely normal, I almost had a break down because I  didn't talk. I'm here if you want to talk. 

How did you find out? Has your clinical team offered any support? 

Hi 

Im just anxious now about the results. But I'm trying to focus on Christmas, I have 2 boys 13 and 15 years old and it's not been easy for them to be part of my diagnosis. I have an appointment on 282 so I have a date for the results. Which my partner, the boys dad will come with me. So concentrating on recovery, christmas and family  

I caught pneumonia in July of this year and after treatment for that I had a all clear scan 6 weeks later and discovered I had cancer in my lung, I had my pre op last week and I'm waiting for a date for surgery 

Hey,

Ah that sounds like you have had a rough time. Im glad the pneumonia has cleared and its good they checked you and found it. My finding was incidental so had no symptoms. But I feel very lucky that AAit was found.

Is it contained and are you having the robotic key hole surgery? 

Every usually happens within 2/3week periods. I found the process very fast. I also found that the support after diagnosis was very good from primary care and secondary care. 

Use the services available to you.

That's good news they will help you though everything, I moved to Bristol for work so have no family up here, have to tough it alone for now but contact them over the phone when I feel up to it 

I'm having the key hole surgery so fingers crossed 

Just remember, there is no right or wrong way to do things. Do what is right for you. 

I like to see myself as a strong independent woman but I have cried more in the last 8 weeks than I have in the last 5 years.  

I've learned that is ok, not to be ok. Its ok not to be able to process it. Its ok to need some time for you. Its ok to speak or not speak. 

No matter how much I tried to stay rational and put on a brave face I crumbled eventually. But it's expected, noone can carry all this stress on their own.

I had the robotic surgery and was down theatre for about 2.5 hours. The nurses and staff are really compassionate, you go at your pace. 

Here anytime if you want to chat