Devastated

[Jan_m]

Went doctors 8.30am this morning my CT scan shows I do have a lung tumour also in 2 lymph nodes, my appointment for biopsy to find out the type of cancer and treatment needed is on 15th June. I have to stay positive although it is hard.

[cofdrop-UK]

I am so sorry to hear this Jan - was hoping it would be better news for you. Yes sweetheart you will have to try so hard to stay positive - so much easier to say than do. Will be rooting for you on the 15th and if you need to talk, please know we are here for you anytime.

Love cx

[Lyd12]

what a difficult time for you. do you have friends and family around? find all the support you can. I have a piece of china with the motto - do not let tomorrows clouds spoil todays blue skies. We will all pray for the best outcome possible. Love Iris x

[huggs]

HI Jan,

I am so sorry to hear your news, and hope others will be along to advise you better than I can. It will take a while for you to wrap your head around the diagnosis, and I hope you have plenty of support around you, and as cofdrop said, there is always someone on here to talk to. It might be an idea to talk to the specialist nurses on the helpline, as they can offer advice and send you information, or it can be downloaded.

As you say, keeping positive is key, but easy to say and not so easy to do. Laughter is often a good tonic too, so keep an eye on the humour section as a good laugh can often distract you for a while, and it makes you feel better.

There Is so much that can be done now, so I am sure they will have a good treatment plan in mind for you. Hope it goes well.

hugs from Huggs xxx

Here is a joke to start you off, but its not that good, but the best I could do just now.

"Daddy, where did I come from?" the seven-year-old asked.

It was a moment for which her parents had carefully prepared. They took her into the living room, got out the encyclopedia and several other books, and explained all they thought she should know about sexual attraction, affection, love, and reproductions. Then they both sat back and smiled contentedly.

"Does that answer your question?" her father asked.

"Not really," the little girl said. "Marcia said she came from Detroit. I want to know where I came from

[Hidden]

So sorry to hear this Jan, as a cancer survivor myself (breast) I know how scary it can be to receive a diagnosis like this. Apart from sending you my good wishes and prayers, I can only advise you to visit the Macmillan website:

macmillan.org.uk/informatio...

might be a good place to begin.

poemsgalore x

[Hidden]

So sorry to hear that Jan. Don't forgot though that they can do wonderful things nowadays and a lot more people survive than ever before. I am thinking of you and sending you healing vibes. xx

[hufferpuffer]

What a shock for you Jan, I am so sorry you are going through this worrying time. You are right to think positively only this last week it has been reported on the news of ground breaking discoveries on stopping cancer in its tracks.

I hope and pray with all my being you will be well again soon, hugs huff xxx

[sassy59]

Bless you jan and thinking of you. xxx

[Puffthemagicdragon]

In my thoughts for a full recovery.

[Jan_m]

Thank you all for your kind words and huff for the joke. Hubby took me out for lunch and have had a friend round for hugs. I am lucky to have a wonderful family and friends I can lean on for support and of course all you lovely people on here xxxxx

[Suzy6]

Hi Jan, I was diagnosed on 30th March with Lung Cancer, Left Lung slow growing, Right Lung fast growing and had partially collapsed.

Two sessions (four lots chemo total) after first two had Xray which Consultant said was looking better. Second chemo session completed and Xray showed left lung no growth right lung had reinflated. Oxygen stats back to 96 to 98.

The Consultant was really pleased and decided two more sessions and on results of Xray or CTscan will decide what treatment is next.

I know how devastated you feel, I have been there, as many on here will confirm, having read my posts.

I have been down in the very bottom of despair. Picked myself up with the help of this forum and the wonderful people here.

I have stayed positive since I have picked myself up. Please try to stay positive if you can.

My lungs won't stand an operation but as the Consultant told me not cureable but treatable. I'm on palliative treatment not palliative care.

Stay in there fighting Jan and join me. We will fight this together.

Mind you my language at times makes my husband cringe. I hardly ever used to swear but lately I certainly do.

Love Suzyxxx

[Jan_m in reply to Suzy6]

Suzy so sorry to hear what you are going through and we will we fight this together. Love Jan xxx

[jenss in reply to Suzy6]

Good on you Suzy for posting this. I am very sorry to hear about what you are going through and will be thinking of you. xxx

[1968]

Sorry to hear that, stay positive and focus on getting better.

David 1968

[Penelope3]

We are here, I don't say much, but I read, and I know it is a scary thing to think of.Just do a day at a time, the biopsy will be a breeze, don't borrow trouble, knowing is much less a worry than the wait.

[Hidden]

Oh dreadful news I am so sorry. Yes try to stay positive! That will be difficult but we are all here for you. Take care sending you lots of love and every good wish xxxx

[katieoxo60]

JanM, Sorry you have been given such bad news, a fortnight seems like a lifetime when you are waiting and fearing the worst. I believe there are a lot more treatments these days for this type of cancer. Hopefully it is early stage for you and treatment can be commenced quickly, you have my every best wish for a good outcome.My thoughts go with you for the coming difficult time, stay positive I am sure everyone will do their best for you. xx

[Dedalus]

So sorry to hear your news Jan - I do hope the biopsy gives some good news; I had a lung tumour and had a lobe removed from left lung 8 years ago; I am now in remission, so there is always hope - never give up, stay positive and please keep us updated - I wish you all the very best xx

[Jan_m in reply to Dedalus]

Thank you Dedalus you do give me hope xxx

[jenss]

Hi Jan, I am so sorry to hear your terrible news. I hope that you will find strength in the posts you have had and of course from the support of your lovely family and friends. Best wishes xxx

[peege]

Thinking of you, with love, Peege

[LauraNJ]

Will be praying for the best for you Jan. Stay strong and positive......do stuff and make yourself happy.