Hi all, just had a diagnosis of incurable lung cancer and finding it difficult to deal with, how do you guys deal with all the emotions and also dealing with family members emotions, it's all so surreal at the moment
Hi Positive pansy welcome to the group, but sorry you find yourself here. I can relate to how you are feeling right now, getting a cancer diagnoses is a very scary time. The early days of tests, scans biopsies and all of the waiting that goes along with this for results, can be very stressful.
I will pop a link below to a very helpful information sheet that also has information on there for friends and family.
Lung cancer treatment has come such a long way in recent years. Many of us here are incurable but treatable. Hold on to fact that you can live with lung cancer on treatment, and have a reasonable life. I don’t know what stage you are at with your diagnoses, but let us know what treatment you will be on, and I am sure there will be someone here to share their experience with you.
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
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