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Hi all, Just looking for some support feeling really down and negative today it's 7 days after my last chemo treatment this is my 3rd round and I'm on a downer , don't want to seem ungrateful I just find having chemo makes life very restricted as to...
Hi. I've now been diganosed with mestastic bone cancer on my sternum bone which has come from my appendix cancer I had 6 yrs ago. It really has been a tough few weeks since my major op on the 1st July 2024. I'm having a scan done with contrast next Thursday...
Hi all, just had a second opinion re small cell lung cancer diagnosis, I have already had my 1st round of chemo and immunotherapy, basically I am just asking for help in dealing with basically being given a death sentence of between probably 6 and 18...
Diagnosed on Tuesday. Complete and utter shock. Am seeing Consultant on Monday. I also have an appointment for a head scan. Is this normal? Is it to see if it has spread? I also have issues with memory and difficulty finding the words I want. I thought...
Hi! My dad (49) has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 non small cell squamous lung cancer. Just after being diagnosed he fell ill with pneumonia, which he was admitted to hospital with as his oxygen levels were very low and he needed IV antibiotics...
I’ve just been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. I’m experiencing some intermittent pain in my mid back region. Has anyone ever tried a tens machine for relief? Many thanks !
I’ve just been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. I’m experiencing some intermittent pain in my mid back region. Has anyone ever tried a tens machine for relief? Many thanks !
Hi all, Firstly, I’ve been reading this forum over the last couple of weeks and I am I awe of the strength and courage of everyone that posts. I can really see and feel the community here and I love how you all look out for and support one another....
When I was first diagnosed just over two years ago I couldn’t see the point in buying new clothes. I started using Vinted because I had lost 5 stone and everything was too big (except my shoes they were too small due to clubbing of my toes) so needed...
I just newly diagnoised with lung adenocarcinoma T1 b (12 mm in earlier August CT scan) ,I will have a sugury in earlier October time . Anybody could shaire any experience about the surgury for the lung? and how is the recovery process ? how long will...
