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Hi, I have only posted here a few times regarding my mum who was diagnosed October 2020 with SCLC. She sadly passed away on Sunday morning at th young age of 59. my mum fought so hard till the end. We are so so heartbroken, Cancer is the cruelest illness...
Hello, I was diagnose two days ago and still have all the tests to go through. My brain won’t shut up, especially at night so sleeping is a bit difficult just now. I’m listening to audio books and drop off but wake after 4 or 5 hours and only dose fitfully...
Hi guys Just a quick post to pay mum finally had an appointment with the oncologist, she has stage 4 NSCLC, spread to her bones including spine, skull, shoulder and lymphnodes. No other major organs effected. Treatment plan is chemo + immuno ...
Hi all, have just joined the forum. I was diagnosed with stage 4 NSC lung cancer in November 2021. It was a massive shock as I’m a non smoking relatively healthy person. I started off on chemotherapy in January but was then put on Osimertinib on 11...
Hi, After an X-Ray and CT scan I was diagnosed with lung cancer on the 23rd December 2021. I then had a PET scan followed by two bronchoscopies. Both samples were inconclusive so the next step is a needle biopsy. I've been told this procedure can...
Hi Found out yesterday that I have a tumour on my right lung and it needs to be removed. Going to have keyhole surgery very soon. Would be grateful to hear from anyone on this group who has had this kind of surgery? Would like to know more about the...
Hello, I was diagnosed with lung cancer last week and discovered today, following brain MRI, that the cancer has spread to brain. I was already reeling from the initial diagnosis and now am completely terrified. Consultant has said it is now about managing...
Seriously cannot believe i am back. My Brother was Diagnosed with Lung Cancer and given 6 months to live. He lasted 9 weeks and passed away on the 23rd Dec. My Dad had a CT Scan two weeks ago for his Shoulder. I went with him on Wednesday for his results...
I've been on keytruda since July last year having treatments every 6 weeks. This last month I've developed aching ribs on my right side and a bad back. I'm unsure as to whether I've pulled a muscle (dog pulls on lead) it's side effects or it's spread...
Hi all, I started immunotherapy on 18/2/22. I am concerned about isolation and mixing with my supporting family. We have been active child care for all 4 grand children and this has created a dilemma with my interaction with them. How can I support...
