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Hi I was diagnosed with lung cancer on the 06/04/2023 I am now waiting for my biopsy results just feel numb, upset, angry and don’t know what to do How does everyone manage ?
I have incurable lung cancer . Just wanted to say hello and find some people who are going through the same as me .
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hi everyone sorry for asking this daft question but when and how will I find out if my radiotherapy has worked? Will I have a scan? Then get results off doctors to say my lung tumour has gone or shrunk? Will doctors see me or phone me my results? Will...
I have had 3 dates for my lobectomy and it was finally due tomorrow, got a call this morning and it’s been postponed again! I have had to stop taking my blood thinners for a week which isn’t good for me, had to stop them for a week because of the bronchoscopy...
Hi all, is it advisable to have this next covid booster vaccination whilst undergoing chemo [and shortly radio] therapy?
Hi I had a 2cm tumour removed back in 2017 it was a wedge resection and they got it all out and that was the end of treatment just follow ups every 6 months today was my last six monthly check up before going to yearly and they have found something in...
on the 28th february i had an x.ray ,though i did not think they could see how things were going with an x.ray .i have been told its possible .So today i got the results which i did not think i could get till may when i see my consultant .I did see my...
Hello everyone, As the title suggests im new here, I don't have lung cancer myself but have just found out my mum does. Im terrified for her, for me and my family. My mum has a 6cm mass in her left lung which she has just been told is inoperable at...
My mum had a lobectomy last October and was free from cancer she had a ct 2 weeks about after having 3 rounds off aggressive chemo and they are now saying she has 2 nodules potentially cancer or in their words suspicious first time round I was strong...
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