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Hi everyone. I'm not sure I know how to do this chat thing but lets give it a go. I was told today I have 1 isolated tumour in my left upper lobe. Consultant says its adenocarcinoma, no spread thank god. I feel quite surprised because I feel quite well...
Hi my husband was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer April 2021 he has had chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy.10 weeks after completing radiotherapy a scan revealed that he had oesophageal cancer so we are now waiting for an appointment with the...
hi would like to know if there is anyone who has or knows anyone that has metsothelioma cancer caused with abestos my dad has got it 6wks ago he was fit and healthy now hes complety bed ridden the cancer is very aggressive its spread to his organs and...
My dad has been diagnosed with stage 3 adenocarcinoma of the lung. He's had a triple bypass in the last 18 months and also has thrombosis in his legs. We're trying to find some help for house modifications. Local council assessment not available for 6...
I need support. I'm not OK. My mum is dying of lung cancer and I feel.like I have been hit by a bus ... It was found after an accident at work she had to wait for chemo and then radio therapy..finished that month or more ago .. I live in Derby she...
Morning all, I just wondered if there was anyone in here having Atezolizumab immunotherapy? My Dad was diagnosed with SCLC in June and has currently had 4 chemo sessions with Atezolizumab and is now having the Atezolizumab on it’s own. He saw his...
Hi, just looking for anyone who has experienced similar and what advice you can give me please mum went for her normal blood tests on Monday as her treatment was due today 7th treatment 1 chemo 1 immunotherapy was told last night that she could...
Hi. My first post to the group so hello everyone. I can see this is a wonderfully supportive group and looking forward to gaining and giving support to everyone. I have recently been diagnosed with an adenocarcinoma of right lung origin that has spread...
Hi all ,had a meeting with my oncologist this morning . to talk about the results of my ct scan for chest and head .I have been on osimertinib for 3 mouth , lots of side effects broken skin on fingers and toes back ache, and the worst no taste and no...
Hi, I have just been diagnosed and have a small area in my lung which they believe is cancerous but it hasn’t been biopsied because it’s too small. I’ve had asthma for several year’s but apparently it’s now COPD. I’ve been given three options going forward...
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