Hi. Just to introduce myself. Still in a whirl and wondering how to cope and what the rest of my limited time holds. Been lots of diagnostic urgency, but little explanations so far, and I'm not even sure how much I want to know right now. Concentrating...
Hi everyone, I had a 'routine' lung screening CT scan 4 weeks ago as I'm an ex-smoker & got invited as they were in our area. 2 days later I got the call saying I had an enlarged lymph node next to my aorta and asked for me to attend the Rapid Diagnosis...
Hello Does anyone have knowledge of Critical Illness insurance? I'm trying to find out if anyone has had any success in making a claim with Stage 2 non small cell lung cancer. Any info or thoughts most welcome - thank you!! I phoned MacMillan to discuss...
Hi all, hope you're all well and staying strong. I have been diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer in January 26 I start my treatment on Monday 9th March. I am sorting my benefits out. I have been asked about a SR 1 form which I've never heard of. Does...
Hi. I'm new to this and I suppose I'm looking for some sort of support. My Mum has lung cancer(incurable). She was diagnosed around 3 years ago now but stated from the very beginning that she did not want to know what stage or how long she may have. I...
Hi , I am new to the group i have been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer which has spread to the bones and fluid around my heart , I had a Cough which started in October and would not go away My doc sent me for an xray which showed a slightly enlarged...
Hello everyone, Hoping I can find at least one person or people in a similar situation to connect with :-) I was diagnosed with NSLC ROS1 mutation last year and will be starting Entrectinib target therapy in a couple of weeks (after my breast cancer...
63 years old. Just starting on another journey but with cancer now. I'm told the only option for me is possibly anti fibrotics. Apparently ipf, ground glass and honeycombing will misbehave if chemo or radiotherapy are used. Apparently I'm a complicated...
Hi I'm new to the group. I have been diagnosed with Stage 2 lung cancer sub type mucinous. Really scared about the journey I am embarking upon. The cancer team have suggested chemo/immunotherapy followed by surgery to remove the lower half of my right...
Hi all, i have just been diagnosed with sclc. In lung and nodes and MRI btain scan done Friday, await outcome. Consultant suggested chemo and radiotherapy. I am frightened of the future, sad the cancer is so agressive, with poor prognosis. Feeling...
