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Hello, I am 44 and just been told I have a 5cm mass on my lung, I have bronchoscopy on 29th and am just terrified, not of the procedure but of the result of course I have two little children 4 and 6 and am just terrified for them, the unknown is crippling...
Hi, my grandma is not eating and when she does it makes her sick. Does anyone have any idea if there are any drinks or something else we can give her? We have been told palliative care but Macmillan nurses are not onboard yet, waiting for the letter...
Hi all , I was diagnosed in 2015 and had right lung lobectomy in Nov of that year. All was well but a nodule that had been under watch on my left lung grew . This resulted in biopsy in April 2022 and radiotherapy ( 5 sessions) in May 2022. Ever since...
Hello I'm new here. My mum had a xray last week that showed "shadow "on her right lung. Since then had ct scan done. Seen consultant today, and unfortunately its cancer. 4cm tumour. Also think it's in her lymph nodes, and also seen shadow on her kidney...
Dave is feeling so weak, mcmillian keep asking how he is feeling. He had only had one round of chemo, my sister believes he’s dying. He is due to be released from hospital next week, chemo and immunotherapy due jan4. How do you know if it’s signs and...
I haven't been here for a while, my sister in law was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer what would have been 2 years on Boxing Day. She fought so hard for her life, put herself through every treatment possible. She was stubborn and kept a positive outlook...
Evening all, looking for a bit of support more than anything. My 79 year old active dad has M.S. He was diagnosed nearly 30 years ago and apart from walking with a stick and generally feeling a bit weak in his arms and legs he carries on with life as...
Hi All I’m new here to the group, I just wanted to reach out to hear anyone else’s stories who have gone through anything similar to what my mum is currently going through and any advice that people may have? Or even sharing what’s happened in their...
Hi everyone I’m new to the group but have been reading many of your stories before joining. My mum has been diagnosed with lung cancer and malignant pleural effusion after becoming breathless and thinking it was a chest infection. They have also found...
Hi loves it’s been awhile since I’ve been in the forum , I’ve been going through my 6 weeks chemo/radiation treatment and I must admit I found it tough going …. Treatment finished on Friday and I’m now trying to recover from it all …. I felt like one...
