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Did you ask your Oncologist for a prognosis? What did they say? Have you gone past it? Up until now I havent wanted to know but decided now I do. I'm trying to get a realistic idea beforehand so it won't be too much of a shock or surprise when...
Diagnosed with lung melanoma one year ago. Told surgery best option but my age goes against that. I am 80. After lots of investigations surgery suggested after PET scan but heart and lung test needed first. During test had cardiac arrest so surgery...
Hi results from ct scan I have terminal sclc lung cancer stage 4 best results doctor said my cancer stable after lots of treatment can this be for years just have ct scan in 3 months so happy bit always on mind
Been to the consultant today and he has said the tumor has shrunk by at least 50%, and he couldnt be more pleased with the way things are going so now just got to get that insurance sorted and Tenerife here we come
My Dad had a third of his lung removed last year due to NSCLC. He was considered no evidence of disease for a few months afterwards but we received the devastating news on Friday that he now has a malignant pleural effusion and the disease is incurable...
I just wanted to share this with you if your looking for holiday insurance. I have found an excellent quote from Insurancewith.com. It was straightforward asked reasonable questions about my diagnosis ect and was amazed at the price. £69 for a single...
Hi is anyone able to recommend any creams for very sore, red, tender skin on head and face? Assuming it’s from the chemo
Hello everyone, I feel like an imposter all over this site lately- I have been bobbing in and out of different forums. Basically my issues started a few months ago when GP decided based on anemic blood test result to refer for Endoscopy and Colonoscopy...
I have been advised that my cancer has spread to the lung lining. This seems so very very serious. Has anyone else had their lung cancer spread to the lung lining? If so has it been treated? I have an oncologist appointment next week and the plan is to...
I've been told I'm to have chemotherapy, starting next month. Should I be looking at wigs? Where do I even start? Any info much appreciated.
