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Hi eveyone Bit of background info ~ My mum (79) lives with myself, my husband and our two girls, R 15 and A 9. In November 2020 my mum was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer (adenocarcinoma) after a routine blood test sent red flags to her GP. She...
any help out there please .I finished my treatment (radiotherapy) on Oct 6th and i was waiting for an appointment to scan the nodule to see what the treatment has achieved .However i have had notification of a telephone appointment on 16 th november which...
My mum has recently been diagnosed with lung and bone cancer,we are very close and I’m feeling very overwhelmed. We have to wait two more weeks before we see the consultant. Very much in limbo.also her breathing isn’t good and there seems to be no...
Hello guys this is my first post here,I suffer with copd I’m also a heavy smoker a few weeks ago I had a cough which I have still got to date I went to the doctors who sent me for tests etc and I was very cautious as I have had breast cancer in the past...
Hello. I was recently diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the lung and due to have a left upper lobectomy next week. Just wondering what people's experiences are post lobectomy, with regarding to discomfort, breathlessness and recovery. Feeling a bit apprehensive...
Hi all, I have a question that keeps lingering in my head and wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.I have been recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and will be receiving immunotherapy ( Pembrolizumab) for the next 2 years. In my...
I have just been diagnosed with lung cancer .starting chemo on monday. Feeling scared My family are all saying how strong i am That i am the rock of the family .and i am Keeping up this happy persona Deep down i am petrified Feel like its...
What can I say. My radical radiation began 11 September. To say I was terrified is an understatement. First day all went well. Second day was completely different. I walked in the radiation room and wham!! The biggest panic/fear attack I have ever had...
Hello, My husband of over 40 years as recently been told he probably has Lung Cancer (he is currently having more tests biopsy etc), but the worrying thing is he is starting to suffer with headaches again the hospital has been brilliant and he is also...
I have low blood pressure and I have had my chemo postponed once my tablets changed it's still on the low side and had another postponed because of my blood being wrong on my last cycle now missed my last 2 chemo postponed and my next one next Monday...
