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Hi, newby here, feeling in limbo at the moment. Hubby initially had Chest XRay, followed a week later with a CT Lung scan, after seeing our local Doctor, (numerous times!) regarding breathlessness that seemed to be getting worse. On 18th August had appt...
Hi all - I have updated my bio so won’t bore with long intro but after successfully lasting 4 years after Womb cancer am now here with a diagnosis of T4 N3 M 1c Lung Adenocarcinoma ( brain ).I wasn’t aware of the brain bit util I read the clinical letter...
Hello everyone My mum is 84. A few weeks ago she had a cough that would not clear. She was eventually prescribed antibiotics and it did clear. She was referred for a chest x ray and the nurse practitioner advised her that the x ray was fine. She had...
Has anyone had a lung metastasis to the skull treated with radiotherapy? The lung metastasis spread to the upper part of my frontal area. Thankfully no spread to the brain. .im due to start a course of intense radiotherapy and very concerned about potential...
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My mum (65 always been fit and healthy!) had her 2nd chemotherapy and immunotherapy for stage 4 lung cancer last week. Yesterday out of no where she had excruciating pain in her chest, called an ambulance, they took her in, told us it wasn’t a heart attack...
I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2011 and xmas eve 2024 I was told I had secondary lung cancer in both lungs , I have since had a lobectomy in right lung but still got a small nodule in left lung thats to be kept eye on by having ct scans every 6...
Has anyone experienced long-term (over 9 months) stomach problems after having a lobectomy/lung surgery, chemo and radiotherapy particularly left upper lung. Bloating, gas, reflux, indegestion, nausea, no appetite, bad taste in mouth? How long did it...
Hi there, I was diagnosed two days ago, and have already chosen lobectomy surgery.... So at least I've got the ball rolling. Problem is, this feels like it's happening to somebody else. Weird. I'm worrying about being unable to do Xmas shopping! Although...
I have nslc,had lower right lobe removed 1st September last year followed by 4rounds of chemo,latest scan shows return at upper right lobe,surgery not an option this time or chemo recommend radiotherapy, anyone else had this and can tell me ups and downs...
