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My partner has very recently been diagnosed with stage 4 advanced lung cancer and I feel so alone and overwhelmed
Hi All, I posted a few weeks back regarding my mum's lung cancer but sadly I think things are taking a turn and any advice would be amazing. Since January this year mum had been complaining of a bad cough (which when I heard it, it sounded awful!...
My father who sadly died from his lung cancer a month ago wrote his NHS Oncology Consultant a large cheque in his final weeks for a US-based cell test to determine if he was appropriate for an experimental treatment. This test for suitability was 2...
Hi all, my dad had a chest X-ray last about 10 days ago due to some persistent pain in his chain as well as some extra phlegm and weight loss. we had a telephone call from the GP last Wednesday who advised my dad that the X-ray shows a 90% chance that...
Hello everyone. My husband was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 lung cancer in May after going to A&E with severe stomach pains.... It has been a massive shock to us both. Luckily he is having immunotherapy to help so at least there is some treatment...
Hello - I have recently been diagnosed with lung cancer which was a tremendous shock as I am a non-smoker and do not live with anyone who is a smoker. I am now in the period between diagnosis and treatment and feeling very anxious and worried. Any advice...
Hi anyone out there on Osermtinib. I’ve been on it 12 days. Mild effects so far. Anyone’s experiences welcomed. I had upper right lobectomy 9 weeks ago. Everything was removed. Surgeon was pleased. Recovering well. feel a bit in dark now?? What happens...
Just reaching out to chat abit. Woke up feeling scared today and I havent a clue why. Just cant shake the feeling. I go see the oncologist Wednesday for treatment plan. The breathing is getting easier after the surgery still a bit of struggle but I think...
Hi has anyone been on Docetaxl chemotherapy? Want was the side effects? And did it work? Thanks.
Good morning everyone dont often post as I feel I have a lot to be thankful for. No chemo/radio needed after R upper lobectomy dec. 2021. I take a lot of chest infections, but have pre existing asthma. I also have osteoporosis. Recently broke the...
