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Hi, I posted here around 2 weeks ago that I had some symptoms like pain in the fingers and hand and a bit of breathing problems and I think I have a bit of wheezing when lying. I visited a lung specialist doc and he sended me to x-ray which was clear...
Wishing everyone a fantastic New Year. I hope 2023 only brings goodness and happiness to us all. Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning ( Albert Einstein)
Morning everyone. Just jumping on to give update on mum. She had her lung biopsy Wednesday now the dreaded wait which is so hard. She is doing fine and to look at her she looks so well but I know like us all we can put a face on but we are crumbling inside...
I’m from the Bowel Cancer , Stoma Group now have many lung nodules that are not part of my first diagnosis. Im not sure that I’m connected but I feel it’s worth putting myself here for future members I’m rectal cancer operated Aug 2021 LAR cancer...
Hi everyone im knew to this not sure where to turn . We lost dad 3 years ago to lung cancer there was nothing they could do for him . In September mum was diagnosed stage 4 originally they said they couldn’t do anything but here we are lots and lots...
Been told today that Dad's (84) cancer has spread to muscle, bones, stomach and brain. Only recieved cancer diagnosis two weeks ago. No treatment to be offered as not well enough. Medication to aid symptoms.Steroids given today to help with appetite as...
I was diagnosed with lung cancer in left lung following a scan in March. The scan also showed other suspicious areas. As a result I had a biopsy on the new areas but it proved to be a false alarm . As a result of the original diagnosis I had 5 doses of...
Morning , I’ve just finished 6 weeks of chemo radiation and still feel quite unwell 3 weeks post treatment … I know the fatigue can last awhile , but just wanted to hear from others who experienced this treatment, how long before the after effects started...
Does anyone know how quickly you can get carers in? We need help now she is getting an assessment on Wednesday but she is really not very well. Not sure what to do, we have emergency number for district nurse but not sure what they would actually do...
Hello everyone. I was diagnosed with lung cancer in August 2019 I received approx 22 sessions of immunotherapy finishing in December 2021. I started Chemotherapy in May and had 4 sessions. I’m now on maintainance chemo for as long as it suites me. I’m...
