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Good morning all, I have become a carer for my partner, he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, we have pain under control but I am I terested in other peoples experience with the chemo , he has just had the 3rd one , although there has been no sickness...
Hello all, quick run through of our road so far. My lovely mum was diagnosed in Dec 2020 with SCLC extensive, mets to lymph nodes, adrenal gland, liver and bones, all the left side. Mum started chemo in Jan, Carboplatin and Etoposide with Tecentriq. 4...
Hello new to group I was informed by my GP Friday that my CT scan has showed suspected lung cancer on both lungs . My GP made an urgent 2 week referel the link said further tests are required. I realise this group is for people already diagnosed...
Hello to everyone. I was sent for a 2ww as I have a feeling of a lump in my throat. Gastroscopy was normal but it seems the CT wasn't. I waited 3 weeks but didn't receive a letter or call from a consultant( dont know who my consultant is ) Yesterday...
Hi everyone, it's my first post here, and reading the comments and threads over the last few months has been so helpful. My Dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in January, he's 79 and as well as battling cancer, he's also my Mum's carer, as she...
My mum is due to start her first chemo next week, I’ve seen that children going through this awful illness collect beads for each procedure, does anyone know of adult versions? This is something my mum would love and keep her positive
Hi , after 7 weeks of test and scans and biopsy’s, mum had the devastating news that she has stage 4 lung cancer. Our hearts are broken. I gave up work to look after mum and take her to hospital appointments etc and have remainEd strong and busy, but...
Hi my dad has terminal lung cancer and for the last week has had terrible back pain. He's going for a scan but now on liquid morphine at home every 2 hours 5ml I'm terrified he may have to go into hospital soon as the pain is getting too bad. How do I...
Hi all Just a little update. I'm now 7 weeks post surgery for an upper lobe lobectomy on my right lung. Having spoken with my surgeon last week I need no more treatment. I just wanted to share this with you as there are happier endings. I have an...
Hello to you all, my father was diagnosed 3 weeks ago with stage 4 lung cancer, along with it spreading to liver and kidney. He has rapidly declined in the last 2 day but his breathing is still quite good. He cannot eat can hardly swallow the medication...
