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Hi there, I've just been diagnosed with NSLC ROS1 mutation and am due to begin Crizotinib target therapy. Is there anyone else out there with this diagnosis, I understand it's pretty rare and would appreciate being in touch with someone going through...
Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone can help re travel insurance. I'm having difficulty getting insurance as I am unable to give a prognosis. I am no longer having treatment due to a rare reaction to the immunotherapy, however, my tumour has not changed...
Was diagnosed last year with lung cancer on left lung. Oncologist informed me caused by the radiotherapy I had for breast cancer 25 years ago! Gave me 5 months or I could have chemo/immuotherapy to prolong my life, as it is inoperable, stage 4, I signed...
Hi, I'm new to this forum and looking for some advice, please. My dad's prostate cancer has spread to his lungs (and bones) and he is struggling with the day to day management of the various aspects of the disease. He will not be having further treatment...
On atezolizumab imunatherpy and started getting night sweats first it was only once every two weeks then two nights now they are lasting 4 and five nights had tests but no news yet only that my results are within normal ranges anybody else having them...
I am due to have a lung lobe removed this week and needless to say am very anxious! I have not had major surgery before. Any advice please? If successful, they are hopeful of a cure for me.
Hi everybody. We are a week in on treatment. My husband has had 5 sessions of radiotherapy and one session of chemotherapy. He is having severe night sweats, waking up soaked through. Has anyone else experienced this, is it a normal side effect, and does...
Hi my name is Kate and my partner has lung cancer that we found out on 15 December this year so still raw and I’m struggling to deal with as everyone asks me how he is but they don’t ask how I am. He has had loads of side affects after one dose of chemo...
Mum has lung cancer and mets.. been hospitalised since last week due to not able to eat and drinking. They have been taking her for radiotherapy but she so frail and I keep expecting a phone call to say she has passed. They are considering an ng tube...
Hi all, recently diagnosed with lung cancer and have developed a persistent dry cough, Making it hard to talk. Has anyone had this and did anything help. Thank you
