Morning, or should I say afternoon to everyone in the UK, My wife (who is British) and I (American) live in the US, but her parents who are both English live just outside of Peterborough. At the beginning of this year her father (78) was diagnosed with...
New to the group. Just been told that because of co-morbidities that I have no further treatment options, so it's palliative care for me now! Anyone got any ideas etc to help cope? Trying to stay positive but it's difficult
Had the shock of my life back in April this year as diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer which has spread to my lymph nodes. Told it was incurable but could be managed. I had no symptoms other than a lump above my collar bone that had come up before last...
Hi all,I was diagnosed with lung cancer 7 months ago now.alot has happened since then ,I've had my operation in July which the doctors were happy with I think,and I had my first chemo session 10 days ago.ive been as sick as a dog since then, hardly eating...
Hi I was diagnosed yesterday after a routine xray flagged up a growth in Lung. My question js how long did you have to wait from diagnosis to surgery?
Hello all Yesterday I was diagnosed with lung cancer. It showed in a CT Scan. I don’t think it’s in its early stages because there are two lesions in the right lung and Ibhave been complaining for two years of cough with GP. So Im devastated, scared...
Hi folks, I joined a while back and have found it helpful to read posts on here. Thought it was about time I participated. My 78 year old father was diagnosed with small lung cancer that has spread to his spine and lymph nodes. It all happened suddenly...
Hi I’m new my Mum has just been diagnosed with Lung cancer my Mum has an appointment on the 2nd of October with MacMillan for further tests, I’m assuming to determine the stay and treatments? Can anyone please tell me roughly how long after this will...
Hi everyone hope you’re all well. My name is Hajirah and I’m 31 years old. My mum was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (A denocarcinoma). My mum is currently receiving tablet form treatment to help stop the spread of the cancer and to reduce...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with Advanced Lung Cancer. No symptoms until 4 weeks ago. In my lungs liver and stomach. Told it is treatable but not curable. I am all over the place and head a shed. I am waiting for a liver biopsy and will know on...
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