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Since having a combined basal segmentectomy, I can't stop coughing and wondered how long this is likely to last? I know we're all different but have read that this kind of surgery can cause ongoing problems with coughing. Any tips would be much appreciated...
Not one for posting on social media, recent diagnosis made me change my mind. I have been recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer - Adenocarcinoma. It has metastasised into my lymph nodes and liver. I have my first appointment with the oncologist...
Good morning I had RATS on the lower left lobe in 31st December and despite taking all the pain meds I still feel uncomfortable (polite way of putting it) all the time. Sleeping is hard as I can't find a comfy position and really it's just getting...
Hi -- I've been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung cancer - non small cell Adenocarcinoma in one lung, which has spread to the other lung and also the sacrum. After having repeat biopsies I'm at last booked in to see the oncologist in 3 weeks' time. On that...
So it traveled up my spine and I have inflammation around my brain causing me numbness in my nether regions and top of legs I’m stomping my feet on the floor cause I can’t control them. I’m very forgetful arms have pain at the bottom of my spine when...
Hi, I'm new here. I've been diagnosed with lung cancer and am currently going through immunotherapy with chemo being introduced. I'm really scared of what's happening but trying to stay positive as possible which really isn't easy. I'm lucky to have my...
My husband has an in-dwelling drain but we are finding that since treatment has started the fluid is drying up. Has anyone else had this experience and if so were you able to have the drain removed? If so, was this a simple procedure and has your fluid...
I've joined this group to support my husband who has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer. It's an adenocarcinoma with no mutations noted. It's stage 4 as in his r lung and metastases to chest lymph nodes and left adrenal gland. He's been offered...
Hello all, 3 years after completing radiotherapy for lung cancer I developed a bony lump on the upper right of my forehead. 8 months ago I saw a GP about it mentioning my cancer medical history. He completely dismissed the lump as I’d had a fall on...
Hi I'm 65 yrs old I'm due for surgery in mid Feb and absolutely terrified. I try to remain positive but when alone I'm crumbling inside. I do consider myself extremely lucky that they can remove it and tell myself I'm better off than most as it's stage...
