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Hi ,new here, diagnosed with lung cancer few months ago T 3 in right lung covering 3 lobes and zt1 in left lung but stable have had 20 rounds of radiotherapy and 3 chemotherapy, now on 3rd month of immunotherapy for min of a year, each time after infusion...
Hi, In July I was diagnosed with two primary synchronous cancers: one in my lung and one in my left kidney. I’m not a smoker and no family members smoked. I’m in my fifties, I am generally fit, healthy and well. The tumours were incidental findings...
my mum is 72 and was diagnosed with lung cancer last week. I was with her when she was told. I am finding it difficult to know what to say. She had her biopsy just on friday past and is waiting for her Pet scan.
Hi, I am newly diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and am devastated and unable to process it. Does anyone know of a therapist near Reading who might be able to help me? I am only looking for accredited ones, thanks. Elizabeth
Hi I was diagnosed with lung cancer approximately 6years ago , I had right middle lobe removed and recovered from this but sadly on my year five scan the cancer returned ,as a result I had my right lung removed in April 2026 , medically I’m recovering...
Waiting on MDT outcome. In a week, I’ve been told my annual CT shows suspected progression of cancer, I’ve had a PET and lung function tests. Back in the horrible waiting period. I’d not been feeling great this year, similar to how I’d felt in 2023 so...
Hi all, My husband was diagnosed with Alk lung cancer in June 2023 following a kidney cancer diagnosis. He has had several major health issues since but he has been on Alectinib since April last year, half dose with amazing results. Fast forward to three...
Hi everyone. My name is Leona. I was diagnosed on 9th July with lung cancer and had a lobectomy of my lower left lung on 30th July. I was due to see the surgeon for a follow up appt at start of September but due to unforeseen circumstances at the hospital...
Hi I'm new to the group, I'm about to start chemo/immunotherapy treatment next week. When I I was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer I was adamant that my quality of life was really important to me and therefore resistant to chemo. I'm now...
Hi my best friend has been referred to a thoracic surgeon after scans revealed two small lesions in her right lung upper lobe. The term used for one was ground glass opacity. A wedge section was mentioned but she wants to be sure there are no other options...
