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Met my very nice Oncologist yesterday. Further testing has shown my Adenocarcinoma is a rarish (5%) subtype called mucinous (PMA). I’ve been checking it out since then, but won’t have another appointment with the oncologist….. there is not fully comprehensive...
Hi has anyone else suffered from bloating after there lung operation ,I’m 6 months post op and still very bloated ,I feel as if I’m carry ing a brick in my stomach around with me ,so depressed with it. Thank youn
My hubbys scans have shown a considerable amount of shrinkage in the lung (primary) 71mm to 29mm also further shrinkage on 2 bone mets & brain cyberknife clear of any cancer & no new cancer anywhere in the body. He as been having kidney function probs...
Hello everyone, Hoping I can find at least one person or people in a similar situation to connect with :-) I was diagnosed with NSLC ROS1 mutation last year and will be starting Entrectinib target therapy in a couple of weeks (after my breast cancer...
This group was very helpful when my lovely mom was having significant digestion issues and loss of appetite after her lobectomy last year. She was in regular contact with the oncology nurses about the issue but it was dealt with as a side effect of the...
63 years old. Just starting on another journey but with cancer now. I'm told the only option for me is possibly anti fibrotics. Apparently ipf, ground glass and honeycombing will misbehave if chemo or radiotherapy are used. Apparently I'm a complicated...
I am diagnosed with Lung Adenocarcinoma, EGFR axon 19 deletion, Stage 3B. I am on Osimertinib daily and just completed 4 cycles of Chemotherapy with IV Pemetrexed and Carboplatin. Repeat Contrast CT shows good response. Now, my doctors suggest to continue...
Hi I'm new to the group. I have been diagnosed with Stage 2 lung cancer sub type mucinous. Really scared about the journey I am embarking upon. The cancer team have suggested chemo/immunotherapy followed by surgery to remove the lower half of my right...
Hi all, i have just been diagnosed with sclc. In lung and nodes and MRI btain scan done Friday, await outcome. Consultant suggested chemo and radiotherapy. I am frightened of the future, sad the cancer is so agressive, with poor prognosis. Feeling...
My husband had his 1st chemo 3 weeks ago and was due another session today. But when we arrived for the appointment we were told that it wouldn't be going ahead as his haemoglobin was too low and he needs a transfusion. The transfusion is scheduled for...
