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Morning all hope the new year brings some positivity to us all . I joined the group in September when I got my initial diagnosis ( story in avatar) and I have to say that the support I received at that dark time was nothing short of wonderful and I’ve...
Hi everyone, and dare I say 'happy new year' :). Wondering if anyone has experienced a bad reaction to chemo? I was diagnosed in Sept last year with stage 4 NSCLC and put on treatment plan of Chemo (Pemetrexed and Carboplatin) plus Immunotherapy. I...
I think I’ve worked out the dizziness is down to fatigue, finished treatment beginning October and I’m still wobbly. I know some websites say these symptoms can last months, but I can’t even do basic things without exhaustion setting in. I’m only on medication...
Hi Both my husband and I are 46, we've got an 11 Yr old son. He was diagnosed as having lung cancer a few days before Christmas with nodules in his kidneys and lymph nodes in his central chest. They are also worried about his neck and head/ brain...
I’ve terminal lung cancer and my stomach is always bloated and in pain. I’m on 60mg Lansoprazole twice a day. I’m also having Radiotherapy for my cough of 9 months to see if it will ease it. I drink lots of hot and cold water. Has anyone got any suggestions...
Has anybody been given oxygen whilst still smoking? My granny needs oxygen but has been told she can’t have it because she smokes. I know people will think stop smoking but she is terminally ill with not much time left so it doesn’t seem fair to make...
I was diagnosed with lung cancer and small cell lymph in November and I have started my treatment with chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment, but I am now having panic attacks and I keep getting myself really upset. Is this a normal reaction.
Hi I had a thiracotomy in November. It is still healing but I'm unable to wear a bra and it's still very sore as incision just at the side of my boob.. I was expecting things to be healed by now. Feeling really peed off as unable to drive yet ,that and...
Just been diagnosed with lung cancer spread to brain and lymph glands in kidney and liver,Got to go back to hospital on tuesday for biopsy results and treatment plan.Just feel so desperate and worried and feel wots the point after looking on the computer...
