My dads 79 and was in relatively good health. He was over in holiday for a few weeks taking care of his older brother. When my husband and I went over at the end of August to bring him back, we noticed his breathing a bit faster. When we asked he said...
Hi everyone it’s 4am and I can’t sleep my partner of 40 years was diagnosed on 1/7/24 and the prognosis of average 4-18 months was given to us on 3/7/24 which has traumatised me and I am having trouble coming to terms with it how does anyone deal with...
Evening all, After a batch of tests ( x ray, CT scan, pleural aspiration and finally a VATS pleura biopsy surgery, my dad was told today he has Mesothelioma. We are all devastated and shocked. He can't recall any extended asbestos exposure and ironically...
Good evening all My dad, 73 has had recent pleural biopsy surgery and he has been told it is Pleural Mesothelioma. He is awaiting to see cancer centre to discuss stage and what treatments he can be given. We don't know if it is advanced yet or more...
Hi, my names Paul. Diagnosed end of November 23. Two chest drains and talc treatment. Started immunotherapy Jan 24. Major allergic attack on second treatment, now have Antihistamine and Steroid infusion before treatments and no repeat. At the moment feeling...
Hello, I’ve just joined this group hoping to get some help on support for my Dad and mum. My dad was diagnosed with Epitheliod Mesothelioma in sept 2022. They said that they wouldn’t operate as it was too close to his heart. He started Immunotherapy...
Hi everyone This isa group that I never envisaged being in! My fit, healthy, non smoking, rarely drinking and very precious hubby has just been diagnosed with Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma! We are both devastated, and in shock!! We have been sent info on...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with mesothelioma in December 2022 and had an operation to remove the pleural lining from my right lung my heart and diaphragm in February 2023, I must say that my cancer is now stable I and has been for the last four scans...
Hi, my dad had just been diagnosed with lung cancer pleural mesothelioma. He has been given a permanent chest drain to hep with the breathlessness. He has been offered proton beam therapy. Has anyone experience this treatment. Would just like to hear...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with mesothelioma in December 22 and what a shock that was, but no doubt you’ll know all about that. I had surgery in February 23 and since then having three monthly scans, the first two showed clear but the third showed...
