Obviously still reeling a bit, but I guess I thought it might be just an infection.
Hi all, I'm just looking for advice and maybe a sounding board. My dad was diagnosed at the beginning of the year with stage 4 lung cancer after being told for 6 months he had just had long covid. He is having 3 weekly treatment of chemo and immunotherapy...
Hello everyone my name is Rob and I’m new to the forum
I’ve been on here a few times in the last week as I come to grips with this potential diagnosis. Im so glad these forums are here because this period of pending tests for full diagnosis is the loneliest place I’ve ever resided . Im well supported by my...
Hi everyone My partner was diagnosed with lung cancer on 30th August, completely by accident. He was getting a CT scan of his spine and picked up a lesion in his upper right lung. He has had no respiratory symptoms at all, so it was a bombshell. So...
I’m so scared but I’m keeping positive for my family & friends! In Oct 2021 I developed a terrible wheeze, gp appointment resulted in asthma diagnosis & referral to Respiratory. Chest X-ray showed nothing of concern as far as I know. To be fair, the inhaler...
My mum has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer which is inoperable. She has low platelets of 40 and had a bone marrow biopsy last week. Waiting for results. I just don’t know how to deal with this terrible situation. I’m trying to see my mum most...
So met with respiratory consultant this afternoon , he’s explained that my tumour is in top right lung but that two lymph nodes alongside my windpipe appear to be affected as well as the lymph bottom right lung …. I’m devastated …. I’ve been referred...
Oh dear complete meltdown and panic tonight , my poor husband he was so upset and i felt awful , I’ve bitten the bullet and gone into anxiety medication as I’m obviously not coping too well with the wait for full prognosis / tests but I’m disappointed...
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice regarding radiotherapy. My partner (43) was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in November, hes had 4 cycles of chemo/immunotherapy and then immunotherapy every 3 weeks. After the first couple of chemo...
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