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I just simply cannot stop crying. Not just a few tears, but bawling my eyes out non stop from morning to night. Already been sick few times. I don't have any brothers or sisters, can't have children but I have two elderly disabled bunnies who are not...
Hi everyone, my lovely dad was initially diagnosed with nose cancer, he is 83 and a lifetime smoker. On having tests he was incidentally diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. He was due to have surge ry today but this was cancelled as he is too high...
I have an appointment for assessment at chemo unit on Wednesday 6th December and start chemo in Friday 8th December. I am having paclitaxel and carboplatin. I have stage3 tumour in centre of my lung which is non small cell and contained in the lung. I...
For those that are struggling, remember to take small steps, one day at a time, be kind to yourself, and be proud of how far you have come.
My step dad just recently diagnosed
Hi everyone. I need some help here. First of all, I want to say that I am not a LC patient and apologize to everyone for actually posting over here which is designed to help those brave people fighting the disease everyday. It is okk if you do not answer...
Hi there My name is Sean. I was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in June 2019 and after 18 months treatment including a huge ELAPE operation I was given the all clear in Sep 2020. My luck ran out on my last surveillance scan in July 2023 as 3...
Hi, I was wondering if you know the effects of stopping steroids and when you need to call your doctor
My partner went back for his face to face on Tuesday. 3 mth scan showed his cancer is still sleeping after his radical radiotherapy , which ended In March. we are back in 3 mths time to see how things are going , this time last year I didn’t think...
Hi there, my dad has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, it’s also in his bones and liver and we found out today it’s also in his brain he’s 71 and doesn’t know what to do about his job. He’s thinking of handing in his notice as he know he won’t...
