Hello I'm new here. My mum had a xray last week that showed "shadow "on her right lung. Since then had ct scan done. Seen consultant today, and unfortunately its cancer. 4cm tumour. Also think it's in her lymph nodes, and also seen shadow on her kidney...
Hi my lung cancer has returned after one year in remission,I have started on this new drug , wondering if anyone else has it ?
Hello I had a Lobectomy upper right lung. 8 weeks ago. I am 71 but very fit. My breathing is fine most of the time. Its the fatigue I'm struggling with. I had a viral infection, nausea and running to loo constantly. 4 weeks ago I'm still not quite recovered...
Hi all, I was diagnosed with inoperable Grade 4 with mets in my brain on 6 December. I have a biopsy in a weeks time and it feels like a lifetime away. Not knowing what they can offer to prolong my life or even how long I have is terrifying.
Hello, new here. Mum has recently been diagnosed with what is "highly probable" lung cancer. Biopsy not possible to confirm 100% as she has severe COPD and prone to lung collapse. Just wondering if anyone else has had this experience where they are...
Hi I have been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma lung and had two lots of biopsy and waiting on result for a treatment plan , I was suppose to get the results today . But thete not back so another week of worrying . Anyone elsa been in this situation...
Good morning, I've recently been diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer and the plan of treatment is to have a Lobectomy and then Chemotherapy. I'm in my early 60's and relatively fit as my favourite past time is walking my dog. My operation is booked for...
Hello I am new here and so so scared. I have just been diagnosed after about two months of tests and have been in so much pain. My GP has prescribed lots of morphine and just keeps telling me to increase the dose. This is done on the phone. I have seen...
Hello everyone I have decided to join the forum, as I been diagnosed stage 4 lung cancer. I have battled with breast cancer 6times since 1989. Now the cancer decided to move to the lung and renal area. This time I feel so different, scared and feel...
Hi all, 2 weeks ago the fingers of my right hand started to hurt and over the last days also 2 fingers of my left hand hurt a bit. I read in Google that such painful and thick fingers are a sign of lung cancer. The fingers of my right hand look thick...
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