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New to the group but needing support. My fiance was diagnosed mid June and stated chemo and immunotherapy early July (having had a pleural infusion prior to starting treatment to remove fluid around lung and seal it to prevent a future build up). The...
Hi all. My partner has just been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
Hello all, I'm new to the community and I'm hoping that by sharing my experiences and all that's unfolded within the last month I'll be able to find solace amongst those who may be in the same boat. Sorry for the long-winded post in advance! A bit...
Hi, My mum has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, I'm getting minimal information through a family member and I was just wondering if someone could answer a few questions I have please? Thank you x
Hi I had my first docetaxel infusion on Friday and have to have filgrastim injections for 5 days following. Saturday I was ok but about an hour after taking it yesterday I started with flu like symptoms. By the time I was going to bed my head was...
Hi Everyone just wanted to say hi and see what experiences you may have had when a family member has received a diagnosis and what to expect My dad has been diagnosed with right upper T4 lung cancer (7cm x 4cm tumour) with right adrenal gland and...
Hi there, my Dad is 73 and is currently having radiotherapy for lung cancer on both lungs. He is on his final week of therapy which is amazing but is having very little sleep due to the coughing. I was hoping to get some recommendations on how I can help...
Hi 10 years ago in early August 2011 I was diagnosed with extensive but 'limited' SCLC (in one lung only). Then began 2 months of a plethora of testing; CT scans, MRI scan, Ultra-Sound scan, lumbar puncture, bronchoscopy/biopsy, lung function test,...
Hello All I thought about setting up a thread for us all to use to chat about various stuff across, so it's all in one place and newer members posts not getting pushed down and off the discussion front page before getting an answer. I hope you are...
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