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Hi my partner is starting Nintedaniib and Docetaxel treatment for advanced lung cancer .Just wondered if anyone is on or tried this and any information would be appreciated .
Does anyone know of any good insurance companies that cover travellers with lung cancer please?
Hi, I feel as though this is the most horrendous week of my life. My dad, 76, has a 4.5cm mass on right lung. Due to his poor general fitness they are doubtful of curative care - we are waiting on lung function test to confirm this. We are going for more...
Hi, my partner had lobectomy for lung cancer in October. He is experiencing gurgling when he lies down. Has anyone experienced this? He wonders if he should let the lung cancer nurse about this. thsnk you
I’m having my first ct scan since having my lobectomy for secondary sarcoma cancer I’m very Anxious
Hi everyone. I thought I would put a link here to explain about your Profile page page. It is very helpful if you can all take a minute to fill out your journey on your profile page, as this really helps others to answer any questions you may have....
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Well it seems its good news... CT scan from 04/12/2022 has been reported as showing stable appearances compared to the previous CT scan of March 2022. The PET scan in July identified disease in lymph glands in the chest and both adrenal glands, but...
Stage 4 confirmed on 30th December. Dad has not been eating or drinking much since Thursday. Had two falls. Some confusion and hallucinations more frequent. All end of life plans and meds in place. Waiting for OT to visit for aids. Macmillan...
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