Hello everyone.
Found out a week before Xmas I had lung cancer and last week told it was terminal.
It was and still is scary to be home as I live alone, and I felt very taken care of in hospital.
I do have excellent support workers though.
It's still a long day though.
I have my first oncology appointment on Friday so am a little anxious but it is what it is.
Had the same, in hospital for 3 weeks over Xmas, new year. Was started on immunotherapy Jan, just been to oncologist today, he's happy so far.
I also live alone with my dog and yes it's scary. Have a drain fitted at mo, hopefully will be removed in a couple months.
Hold on tight there, thinking of you.
Hope your appointment went well for you. I've just been in hospital for 5 days, back home again now. Still under the hospital 'virtually'!! All new to me, but clears a bed. Off immunotherapy at moment until I see consultant next week.
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