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Well I’ve had the necessary scans, lung function and pre op. Now I’m waiting for that phone call It’s the very worst part I went through this July 21 and it was Bowel Cancer a LAR with a temporary stoma. Great results stage two no spread so wait for...
Apologies if this has been asked before. My husband was recently diagnosed as having a lung mass during a routine X-ray on neck for another unrelated issue. A follow up CT scan of full lungs was arranged and MRI. The specialist nurse confirmed the CT...
Hi, I'm looking for some support in how to support my Mum. She has just completed a 4 week round of combined chemo and radiotherapy for NSCLC lung cancer. She's been told it's treatment with intent to cure but chances aren't great. She coped well up till...
Hi there to all, My names is Sue, I've had 2 lower lobes of my right lung removed, l'm recovering ok, I'm currently having Chemo, 4 sets, just finished the 1st one, l feel positive, how are you all,
My sister has COPD and was diagnosed in October with Lung Cancer, which was inoperable because of her COPD . She was told she had between 4 and 6 months. She is having real problems with breathing and is now unable to walk any distance whatsoever, without...
Hi all Im sorry if this is not the place but I am sick with worry about my mum. She has been a little unwell in herself for a while on and off but nothing major. Before Christmas she became quite unwell and was diagnosed with a chest infection. X...
Can I have Dental treatment while having Chemo
Hi, I've been on a bit of a roller coaster. Within 2 months I have been diagnosed with lung cancer and 6 weeks ago had two thirds of my left upper lobe removed. Big shout put to our amazing NHS. I was discharged on the second day following my surgery...
My aunt's condition is deteriorating fast. The cancer had spread to her brain.. She is now bedridden and doubly incontinent. She is on permanent oxygen and is not eating.She has carers going in everyday. Her partner and my mum are talking about plans...
Would you recommend a brain scan? My mum (recently diagnosed stage 4) has been scanned from the neck to the waist. When I asked the oncologist how we would know if it’s spread tot he brain- he said he advised againgst a scan; Psychologically very hard...
