Hi Firstly, I want to say thanks to everyone on this group and it’s been really helping reading your comments and support. It’s been a whirlwind of a week and in the space of 3 days my Dad has been diagnosed with Lung Cancer which has now spread to...
hi My mum was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with cancer, told last week its primary lung cancer with secondary cancer in the bones, blood, brain. Lymph nodes, uterus, spleen, kidneys , spine, and chest. We are waiting to see the consultant and they said they...
Recently diagnosed with lung cancer however unfortunately I've had emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis for the past 8yrs, prob longer but that was when I was diagnosed. I cannot have treatment for lung cancer as my lungs are too badly damaged. I have not...
I start my chemotherapy a week Tuesday and I am so scared of having a reaction and how it will affect me. And I can not have a loved one with me.
Hello, I was diagnose two days ago and still have all the tests to go through. My brain won’t shut up, especially at night so sleeping is a bit difficult just now. I’m listening to audio books and drop off but wake after 4 or 5 hours and only dose fitfully...
Hi, After an X-Ray and CT scan I was diagnosed with lung cancer on the 23rd December 2021. I then had a PET scan followed by two bronchoscopies. Both samples were inconclusive so the next step is a needle biopsy. I've been told this procedure can...
Hi Found out yesterday that I have a tumour on my right lung and it needs to be removed. Going to have keyhole surgery very soon. Would be grateful to hear from anyone on this group who has had this kind of surgery? Would like to know more about the...
Hello, I was diagnosed with lung cancer last week and discovered today, following brain MRI, that the cancer has spread to brain. I was already reeling from the initial diagnosis and now am completely terrified. Consultant has said it is now about managing...
Hi You may remember a few weeks ago I told you about my husband who has primary lung cancer and mets in his spine and pelvis. He is in lots of pain from the nerves in his spine, legs and ankles. Last Wednesday he had a nerve block injection and is still...
My lovely mom started acting bizarrely Nov/ Dec time 2021 and it got to a point where we thought it could have been mini strokes in her sleep or early dementia.. she was awaiting day surgery on her eye and kept saying she was getting headaches bad ones...
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