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Hi is there anyone else in the uk currently taking selpercatinib id love to here from you about your experience with this medication many thanks Rob
i have been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer complicated by ILD / the only treatment on offer is chemo / has anyone else had the same diagnosis?
i have been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer which has metastatic to lymph noded
I am jumping ahead a bit as my surgery isn't until early Jan. But, once it's over, does anyone know how to go about requesting a different consultant for ongoing monitoring over the coming years? I'm very happy with the surgeon but the consultant who...
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...
I was diagnosed with Stage4 lung cancer a few weeks ago and even though I haven't particularly been in the mood for Christmas I must say my family and friends made today the best day ever for me. Knowing that I am facing chemo I was inundated with such...
I just wanted to wish everyone a very merry Christmas. It may not be the same for many this year. For those that are undergoing treatment, and for those with the torment of waiting for test results, I hope you can find some peace and comfort over the...
Silly question but is it ok to have a small drink of wine if you are taking 8 mgs of Dexmethasone a day?? Happy Christmas everyone Pam xx
Hi, have been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Have just finished 4 lots of chemo and wait results of CT and MRI scans in Jan. However I keep crying and as have sciatica in left leg and need new knee replacement in right leg am in a lot of pain. ...
Hi everyone, just found out a little more info on brain lesion Right hand side, on the periphery of brain not deep inside , only one but 2.4cm . Will find out more on 2 January but 2.4 cm is big right ? Any one got any thoughts ? Pam xx
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