Joined today as was told I have advanced lyng cancer on Tuesday. Biopsy done on Weds to dind out which type, just feelung in limbo waiting.
I think I am in denial and dont know how to process the news, trying to hipe for the best but underneath I am terrified.
Hello Tracy,
a warm welcome to the Macmillan Cancer community although I'm very sorry you have the need to join.
I remember well the feeling when first diagnosed and waiting for biopsy results to determine a treatment plan and I was also terrified.
The worst time is waiting for results and treatment options, and all I can suggest right now is try to keep yourself occupied and find as many distractions as you can, whether spending time with family / friends, hobbies or getting outdoors if possible. Do come back when you have your results or any other questions at all and we'll do our best to answer and provide support.
All the best for now - Derek.

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Yes the waiting. We all want it out and gone but things don't move that fast. I had it in my lung in 2024 this was following my bowel one in 23. In all honesty I am now feeling quite fine and my normal self. I think fatigue is my problem now but maybe it's my age as well contributing.
There isn't much we can do but wait, there are folk in front of us occupying the consultants. Stay strong and as you will read on here you are not alone. Have you been given a choice of Radio' Chemo' or surgery yet or any combination. It's something to think about while you are waiting. For my part I went for surgery, I didn't fancy the side effects of Chemo' or Radio'. But you have to decide for yourself.
Keep looking in on us and keep us up to speed on your progress, if nothing else it is something for you to think about.
Thank you for the reply on viewing the CT scan the consultant said unoperable as advanced awaiting biopsy results to find out what type of cancer and staging I think. But would think it will be Chemo. Its strange as I write this its as if I am talking about someone else not me
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