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Hi just back from seeing my oncologist I start my treatment on Monday I have squamous with lymph nodes, 30 rounds of radiotherapy and only 2 rounds of chemotherapy, I thought it was at least 3 rounds of chemo anyone else had good results with just 2 rounds...
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Hi everyone I’m posting an update after I asked some questions about wedge resection and lobectomy in December. I had a 1.5 cm nodule in my upper right lung (found on X-ray for unrelated condition). It was not possible to do a biopsy, so on 12th...
Hi, my mum has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma (non small cell lung cancer) locally spread to her surrounding lymphnodes. They advised they wanted to try combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy with the intent to cure. She has just started her 3rd week...
Good morning to you all. This is my first post regarding my Dad who has Lung cancer. will tell you very briefly our story so far. My Dad is 84yrs old & we now live in Devon. We moved down from London about 3yrs ago with my Mum & husband. I feel I’m very...
After a persistent chesty cough and three lots of antibiotics my mum has been diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer. The consultant said that some would say there’s nothing they can do but he’s willingly to try. Physically my mum isn’t in the best of...
Hi all itcjas only been two weeks since my private MRI scan and….. I am waiting for the final results from histology, etc but it is 99% certain the primary is lung. It has spread extensively to my bones - the pain in my spine is unbearable due to...
Hi we had mums lung cancer confirmed today Stage 4 primary is lung and mets on pelvic bone. Seen the lung doc today however we are back Thursday to speak to a medical oncologist. The doc did mention today that we would be discussing targeted therapy options...
Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone is aware of when keyhole is used verses open for an upper right lobectomy. I am awaiting apmt to discuss with surgeon but am keen to know why / when either is selected. Recently having a full hysterectomy due to...
Mum is being treated as lung cancer patient.. mass in one lung bedore xmas and second xray shows mass in other lung… this has been going on for around 8 months, doctors gave mum several courses of antibiotics before doing xray. I fear its been too long...
