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Hi I'm karis2023 I was diagnosed last year with stage 4 lung cancer, I've had 12 rounds of Chemo and immunotherapy, I'm new to the group and haven't done anything like before
Hi everyone. over the last few months my step mother has been very unwell with ovarian cancer. She had chemo and all was looking well, but unfortunately on Friday she was taken into hospital with breathing problems. Yesterday she became unresponsive...
Now on ongoing immunotherapy. What are the odds of the cancer recurring whilst on the immunotherapy? Has anyone been here before me?
I finished my 30 sessions of Radiotherapy on 4th October and lately I seem to be much more breathless in the last week. Has anyone else has this and how long did it last? I know the lungs can be damaged during Radiotherapy but am also panicking that this...
Good evening all, my mum was diagnosed 7 years ago with stage 4 lung cancer and she has been very lucky it has not spread or grown. Lately she's been quite unwell, she had a chest x-ray and that was sent to her consultant and they have asked her to come...
Hi has anyone experienced hair loss on cisplatin & vinorelbine ?
Hi all.was given the all clear 9months ago From lung cancer.had surgery,chemo & radiotherapy then 3month wait for results. Now have check-up every 3 months but the time between my CT scan and results is a nightmare.any tips how to handle this tim...
Just wondered if it is normal to have a sore throat and slight hoarseness six months after lung cancer surgery. If I overtalk or spend time with a crowd for more than an hour, like a dinner party, social group etc - my voice feels hoarse and throat gets...
Hi everyone, I’ve (30) joined today after we were told my dad (65) has terminal lung cancer that has spread to his lymph nodes and spine. I’m really struggling to deal with it. Hoping i can feel supported here. I am getting married in December and have...
Hi Mum was diagnosed with extensive SCLC in October 22. It had spread outside her kung to lymph nodes and pleura. She successfully completed 4 cycles of chemo and radiotherapy and the cancer stayed inactive for 22 months. In September we learned it...
