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I’ve been wondering about my breathing and a horrible cough. After my op March I developed a dry persistent non producing cough. I tried everything, breathing exercises, nebuliser but nothing helped. I flew to Spain August 1st and the cough disappeared...
Was diagnosed with Stage 4 SCLC January, large tumor in lung (9cm) have had 4 rounds of Chemo, which seemed ineffective and had 15 rounds of radiotherapy, which did shrink the tumor a bit. I have just completed 4 rounds of immune therapy, Durvalumab ...
Hi all I am new to this group, I had blood clots on my lungs in may , they found 2 tumours as well , I have had a ct scan , pet scan and next week a dotatate scan , my nurse has said they are very worried. I am petrified. I am never smoked , my lung...
Hi, I had a upper left lobectomy 3 months ago and it’s hoped the cancer has been removed and six months checks is the next steps. it’s great they have caught and removed the cancer but I am still struggling to cope emotionally, from diagnosis to surgery...
My dad was told that something was showing on his lung X-ray. Followed up with more X-rays, Ct scan and then he had a PET scan which showed issues with his lymph nodes and a tumour on his lung but thankfully no other organs. They decided to then take...
Just wondering if it is normal to feel pain where my scar is from a lobectomy ,after a year ,i did speak to my surgeon in february and she told me that it was possible to feel pain surrounding the scar for up to a year ,and sometimes more .but i have...
I have had chest xray which is very suggestive of Lung Ca. Being referred for urgent CT scan and urgent referral to Respiratory Team. Extensive opacification Left upper zone to midline and cavitation. Looks inoperable. Have previously had Right sided...
Woke up this morning absolutely in flight or fight mode my ainexity is so over the top. Bill's polling up surgery on Wednesday and I'm terrified then I just feel.stupid for feeling this way. I just dont know how some of you really strong people.do it...
Hi I'm new here, my mum has just been diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer and is being assessed for different treatments. Here treatment will be at Blackpool Victoria hospital. Just wanted to say hi and I can pick up some tips to help her journ...
Diagnosed small cell had surgery removed top lobe of my lung started chemo had cistplatin 4 cycles starting the immune therapy. Was wondering if anyone as had it or going through it
