Hi all, I’m undergoing treatment for bladder cancer at the moment but recently attended a CT scan as part of the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme. This follows the first one I had two years ago. The results this time show a 'pulmonary nodule on...
Hi everyone thanks for having me here,i have posted on my profile page,and tried to copy/paste here but it won't let me.Diagnosed with lung cancer 2024,saw consultant again last week to be told one area has shrunk,but the other has too much inflammation...
I'm looking for some advice and help. my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer last April, long story short due to a biopsy incident that left him in ICU on life support for 10 days, he was deemed no longer strong enough for aggressive treatment. Fast forward...
Hi everyone! So my Nan was unfortunately diagnosed with Lung Cancer on the 13th of February. She’s been unwell since September/October with her doctor brushing it off as a number of other minor things.. luckily further investigations was done - lung...
Hi all My dad is 78 years of age having breathing issues but when resting he's ok. Went for CT Scan found abnormality on scan. Says referred to IDL team suggested Fibrotic Changes. Also stated found a incidental 10mm nodule on lower left lung as...
Hi everyone just seeing if anyone has had a similar experience. My dad is 83 has moderate COPD was unwell over Xmas and was given antibiotics but he couldn’t shake it off was sent for an X-ray and referred to the respiratory clinic who called him in...
Hi, Has anyone heard of Cyberknife to treat lung cancer? Some info came to me obviously not sure about it.
I have had an xray, CT scan, bloods and a Pet scan. Tomorrow I'm having a biopsy and Saturday morning they want me to have an MRI scan on my head. This is for a mass on my right lung. Is this all normal procedure's? I am so so stressed with this period...
My mom.-in-law in terminal with secondary lung cancer, she has been really well for 6nonths since she was told, she is nearly 90years old but today she couldn't swallow her dinner properly, is it catching up on her now?
Fast track referral by my GP excellent. Chest x-ray, hospital consultant, lung biopsy, scans x 3, consultant for explanations and "next steps" Chemo - Pemetrexed and Carboplatin. Given lots of helpful booklets by The Haematology and Oncology Day Unit...
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