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Hi, I am going to be having a basal segmentectomy early in the new year. I always sleep on my side and assume that will be difficult, or are there any special support pillows that can make that more possible? Thank you for any suggestions.
Hi there, I am Ali, a new member! I em 70 years young and just have a diagnosis of small cell lung cancer. I am so glad I have found this community as it means I am not alone. Wondering about the usefulness of a cold cap as have first chemo appointment...
I had a lobectomy in March last year and spinal decompression in October. I am still feeling so very tired and my breathlessness that I had post surgery still hasn't gone away. I really don't know if this is normal to feel like this, any one else had...
Hi my name is Tracy and I found out 8 weeks ago I have small cell (right) lung cancer with a mass over 8cm which has collapsed my lung, I have had 2 chemo sessions so far and have a lot of medication to take at home, my daughter has moved back home to...
Hi been trying to post on here for a while but I don’t seem to be getting it right…fingers crossed this tims i have had lobectomy due to lung cancer and have now to have chemotherapy. It starts next Friday 16th January 1 session every 21,days for...
Just been diagnosed with stage 4 lung primary. Metastatic spread to brain x 2, liver x3, bone x3 lymph and potentially adrenal glands. The only symptoms have and that I presented with are unsteadiness to one side and now tiredness. Obviously for all of...
Ok so i have squamous cell nsc lung cancer stage 4 as ive posted, its spread to my adrenal gland and nodes had my consultants appointment today and it was not hopeful 6-9 months without treatment a 50% chance of living for 2 years a 20% chance...
Hello there mum has her first CT 6 months post lung cancer surgery on Friday…. So nervous. Has anyone else gone through this ?
Will try to keep this short, 2020 hubby got covid. Chest xray . Ct scan mri scan pet scan done. Result had tumor on his thymus. Had that surgically removed. All successful. Scan done once a year. ctober 2025 last five year scan. 3 days later got a call...
Hi all I have lung cancer I'm 52 I had kidney cancer 3 years ago. I had 3 nodules but they had grown and acting suspiciously so had biopsy on one then failed attempt on another so they opted to remove with lobe of lung so 1 top left is carcinoid 2...
