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Hi Everyone - at the beginning of January my dad was his usual funny, cheeky, happy self. He enjoyed gardening, driving his car and spending time with his friends and family However, by the end of January, he started feeling dizzy, off balance and had...
Hi everyone, I had a chest xray for some on related a few weeks ago which showed up a 13mm nodule with what looks like a vein leading into it. I was fast tracked and so far have had a ct scan then a pet scan for which I am waiting for the results. I have...
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...
My Mum went into hospital last week and was given the news she has stage 4 lung cancer. I live with her and have brothers that live abroad so I will be dealing with a lot of things on my own. I am lucky though as I have a good support network around me...
Hi everyone, I have been getting pain in my right side around my ribs for a while now. I had an horrendous chest infection at Xmas/new year and the pain in my ribs came on after some very violent coughing fits. I saw my doctor who said it was likely...
In February, my mum was involved in a road traffic collision which led to multiple trips to A&E, after being given the all clear we went home so that my mum could try & recover from the help of her sisters, me & my brother. After the accident she was...
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...
Hi, Dad had his first oncology appointment today. It wasn't good news. He has some lumps around his diaphragm and stomach and one in his neck which makes it hard for him to swallow. He seems to be getting sick pretty quickly. They are taking him in...
Hi everyone. I am new to this, but looking for advice please My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer on 9th January this year. After 3 different types of bronchioscopy, 2 x ct scans (first one now out of date), 1 x pet scan he has stage 2a lung cancer...
