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Hi, I got diagnosed with cancer in my chest on Dec 6th, then after a CT scan on the 17th of December I got told on the 22nd of December I have terminal lung cancer. I was in such a shock when I was told that I didn’t really take in what was being said...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with lung cancer. I have a large tumour which I am told is inoperable, and that my cancer will be "managed" by chemo or radiation or both. I am worried about how my wife is coping: she is not sleeping, and is frequently...
My Mum has always been strong and independent until she developed sharp pain in her liver that was initially thought was gall stones. Sadly on 5th November we were told its secondary liver cancer which has since been found to be a NET that has spread...
My husband who was diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer is in his 5th day of Radiotherapy.. they are giving him concentrated sessions, 10 in total as his tumour is 12cm!!! He is on anti nausea medication, but he can't keep any food down (giving him bland...
Hi. I am new on here. Got diagnosed T2a N3 MO today. Scared... Does that mean stage 3b cancer? Would appreciate to chat with anyone in a similar position. Thanks in advance
My husband has just finished his 3rd cycle of immunotherapy and has a CT with contrast tomorrow. Does this show if the treatment is working? If it isn't does anyone know where we go from here ? thank you in advance xx
Hi I had a Right Lung Lobectomy 6 weeks ago…I am 73 year old female who was quite healthy before the operation but now I am so short of breath I need hubby to help me in everything… I can only walk out 50 yards before getting puffed out still getting...
Hi, l have had a most awful year. I had a gastric sleeve done in September and spent just under a week recovering well, l had an appt already booked with my doctor to check in to see how l was after he operation. The night before l had a very, very painful...
Hi my mum has been on immunotherapy and chemotherapy since June this year every 21 days, just now her skin is really itching and her mouth is so dry , she been givens a throat spray - - but just wanted to know what anyone else uses - thank u for any info...
Hi all, Does anyone have any experience with “Red” chemo? cyclophosphamide doxorubicin (also known as Adriamycin) vincristine My Dad starting his first of 4 cycles for SCLC with this chemo. Heard it’s quite harsh? Thanks Lucie
