Hi i am a Breast Cancer Survivor who’s 80 year old mum has Lung cancer…..we think! Briefly, mum had a small node 5mm spotted on a ct scan in 2022. The professionals weren’t worried, it’s very common, and would be monitored. Fast forward to now. The...
My dad has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to his ribs and his brain. He has been allowed to come home with me to care for him but we haven't had much support as of yet. We have been told we only have a few months left...
I am new here and need some help how to handle the news that my partner was diagnosed with lung cancer. I am scared, sad, and don't know how to stop the incredible fears.I cannot seem to meditate, and find talking to like minded people help calm my nervous...
Good morning lovely people, My dad has advanced Adenocarcinoma. It has spread to bones and spine. He's been released from the hospice into my care and he is on a ton of drugs. My question is why does it hurt him so much to stand? He feels a release...
My husband has very recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, awaiting biopsy results for more info re type/treatment . Feeling lost
Hi all I had a left lobotomy 8 weeks ago .. they have managed to take the cancer out.. great job in Stoke uni hospital.. anyway I’ve been trying to get travel insurance in Europe.. been rejected a few times.. and a horrific price Help!! If anyone can...
Hello my name is Lesley Ann I have been diagnosed with lung cancer I am starting radiotherapy treatment in a weeks time and would like to know if anyone could tell me what this entails I have my children to support me but like me they don’t know what...
2 months ago all was well with my husband. 2 months of him being confused and unsteady on his feet and last week after a urgentl mri with contrast being diagnosed with lung cancer and brain mets. Was diagnosed in accident and emergency so it wasn’t very...
Hi All Currently having lots of tests but Consultant has basically told me they are sure it is Lung Cancer. She said she would recommend aggressive radiotherapy. Wonder if anyone could let me know how long the treatment is likely to take. Also will...
My Dad was diagnosed last year and was told it's incurable but treatable. He had 4 rounds of combined chemo and immunotherapy and then immunotherapy by itself this stopped in January due to numbness in his calf's and feet so waiting to see a neurologist...
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