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Hello, I'm new here so just looking for somewhere to start really. My mum was diagnosed with primary lung cancer and secondary brain mets in August of last year. It was a complete bolt from the blue and has changed our lives. Things started off pretty...
My dad only got diagnosed 2 weeks ago, however has swelling in his arm and hand. A scan showed the tumour is pressing on his main artery.After initially being told there’s no treatment and palatine care as the only option he’s now being offered 5 days...
So feeling ok, slept ok and feel my breathing is going ok. The only thing I’m struggling with is coughing up phlegm. I am coughing and it’s moving but it really hurts. I’ve tried pressing a cushion into my side, and taking my strong meds, waiting for...
Up till now the only symptoms of the chemoradiotherapy for my husband's sclc have been hair thinning/loss and extreme fatigue. He is now having pain and discomfort with swallowing. I had read that this is also a common side effect. I had made sure I had...
My op went ok, in quite a bit of pain but afraid of using my pca too much as I get nauseous, had anti sickness which helped. using the bed pan is the worst did get some sleep. Still on hdu but hoping for ward today, getting comfy is a pain
Hi all, I was recently diagnosed with lung cancer having seen the surgeon on Thursday surgery is scheduled to be done before the end of may. I’m told it will be a lobectomy of the upper left lobe. iI am a tad nervous with what’s coming. Could anyone...
Hi everyone my mum has had her third round of treatment. About a week ago she started experienced acute pain in her arms. It hurts or touch or move them and much worse at night. she has been to the wonderful team who are looking after her who suspected...
Hello, I had part of my left lung removed on the 11th of March due to a suspicious growth being present in scans. No cancer was showing in scans, the advice was to have the operation as the best course of action. During the operation some cancer was...
My husband's 3rd chemo cycle didn't go ahead today as the blood test showed that the white blood cell count was very low. Has anyone else experienced this and if so were there any suggestions regarding meds or diet that could help? Thank you all
Have been diagnosed with Lung Cancer and all very frightening. Have only been in hospital to have babies and gall bladder removed, really very minor things. I just want support and helpful suggestions.
