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My husband has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with bone and brain metastatis.. Just starting this journey with chemo next month. I don't know what to expect. If anyone can let me know with any advice oe expectations.
Hi all, back in a supportive role for my mum. She's quite reserved with the info she's had already, but now has lots of gaps - I recognise that once she's heard the suspected diagnosis a lot of the rest of the conversation goes straight over your head...
I was diagnosed in February with adenocarcinoma, treatable but not curable got covid 3 days later and was very ill. Ive had chemo and had a good result up to now. I've had a great deal of other things going on in my life, my adult son who lives with me...
Hello, my darling Dad is 71 years old and has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. He was admitted to hospital as he had a dizzy spell and had lost a lot of weight. We thought it may be to do with a stroke he had 7 years ago. They did some tests and...
My best friend 45 years old has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung, which has spread to her brain, both lungs and adrenal gland, she currently is getting immunotherapy every 3 weeks, due to get her 3rd dose on Tuesday. She is literally sleeping all day...
Hi all, I was diagnosed with SCLC in April 2020,i had 6 months of Chemo then 1 month of radio, it all went well till Feb this year when the cancer moved to my neck and I had another month of radio. I had another ct scan last Friday so should have the...
Hi there I. Just at a loss. This is my Brothers diagnosis
Hi This is my third cancer. This time lung with M to lymph and spine already. Just coming to terms with diagnosis and thought it might be nice to chat to some peeps in a similar position. So hello. X
Recent diagnosis
Hi all, i had my line fitted fri, everything went well, and inserted quicker than i thought it would take, so hoping my new friend ,can help keep these spots under control on my lung, which were left by the bowel tumour ,i had removed last year ,so just...
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