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Hello, A lesion was identified on my 84 year old mum's lung at Christmas. She has had x-rays, CT and PET-CT scans. She was not able to manage the breath test as she has a phobia with anything to do with her mouth (imagine the fun she has at the dentist...
Hi I am a 51 year old, had pneumonia in December last year and the X-ray showed a shadow, the consultant was convinced it was just deep seated infection even when he did a bronchospacy. However, it came back as abnormal. That was mid January. Then came...
Hi everyone, My dad (62) has just been diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer (limited). A tumor in one lung and also in chest nodes. He has no symptoms and he only found out by chance as he was having an x-ray as someone opened a car door onto his...
Hi its my last lot of radiotherapy today I feel I should be jumping for joy with happiness but I’m not I feel so flat and down I can’t understand why or why I feel so flat and down. I so tired and exhausted and I’ve never in my life felt the cold like...
Has anyone experienced diarrhea and fecal in incontinence with a diagnosis of lung cancer ? What could it mean if related ?
Hi Everybody, I am new to these forums after what has been a very unforeseen, sudden and shocking arrival into this scary and difficult world. I've updated my profile with my story so far, but here it is as of now... My mum (74) is in the process...
Hi I am new here. My mum has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer on top of having Breast Cancer diagnosed just 2 months ago. She is 85 and not being considered for any treatment only palliative care. She has been referred to the hospice about...
Hi, A family member has been diagnosed with lung cancer that has spread to his adrenal glands. He is about to start five lots of three week sessions of chemo and immunotherapy. He’ll have two doses of chemo and one of immunotherapy. He lives on his...
Hi All Will give an intro then have some questions.. My dad was diagnosed with advanced stage 3 lung cancer in January and we have been told it is incurable alongside heart failure he has had since May. From what i can tell most people get to start...
Hi, my sister was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer that has spread to her lymph nodes. She's 57 and sue to start her first round of chemotherapy and immunotherapy on Wednesday. Just wondering if there any advice you would give to how best to...
