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I have been breathless with a hacking cough for 7 weeks now. Having moderate copd I am used to chest infections which clear up after 2to3 weeks. However, I've had 3 lots of different antibiotics, as well as several lots of prednisolone-to no avail. So I've had 3 lots of blood tests, sputum tests, an ecg, an x Ray, and a c.t scan. This morning, I went to the hospital appointment, to get a diagnosis, to be told that it looks likely to be lung cancer. I nearly fell off my chair. They have given me liquid morphine in the meantime, and booked me in for a broncospocy in a week. Has anyone had an experience like this? Can anyone reassure me? I'm only mid 50's and have two teenage daughters. I'm terrified. Help ........

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2greys

I fully empathise with you, I received my diagnosis of lung cancer yesterday morning. There is absolutely nothing that either of us can do about it, other than remain positive, our lives are in their hands now. I was just about to make my post about it and you beat me to it. Let us hope they have caught it in early development.

in reply to2greys

Have you had the same tests as me? Have you already had the biopsy? It would be helpful to share our experiences. I live in Ipswich, Suffolk. Wondering how good the team is here. I've so many thoughts running through my head, hard to know where to start. Clare

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2greys in reply to

I am still the same with wild thoughts, but really they do not help, my breathing today was really bad with the anxiety until I went to work which took my mind of things for a while, try to distract yourself with good thoughts. I have not had a biopsy, yet, that will come after the PET Scan to see how active the tumor is first. Read the link in my post, above yours, to a post I made 10 months ago. That may give you a different slant on things.

Please could you give me the link, as I'm unable to find it. Thank you

Cancel that, I've just found your earlier posts.

As I said, I'm shell-shocked , so not easy for me at the moment.

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Carnival567

What a shock for you, I do feel for you and hope that you get the best treatment possible. My sister in law, who had breast cancer, was treated in Ipswich and they were very good. Many blessings xx

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Thank you. I hear they're good with breast cancer, but don't know about lung cancer. One hears about a postcode lottery. Any info appreciated.

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I'm afraid I can't help you, but hope you get the treatment you need as quickly as possible xx

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Caspiana

Dear Hidden .

What an awful shock for you. I cannot imagine all the thoughts running through your mind at the moment. I too have two daughters. I understand your concerns about them as well.

Once you have had your bronch you will know more and very likely and quickly your team will want to move swiftly with treatment. It is important for you to rally together people who can be supportive to you. Your children too may need to put aside extra curricula activities for awhile to support their mum until you are in your feet again. Support is so important.

Cancer treatment has progressed so much in recent years. I am sure you will be under good care. Please do make a list of questions you need to ask at your next appointment. Bring your children with you if that's a possibility. They need to know what's going to happen and how it will effect you and them.

Please know you are not alone. This place is always here for you anytime. Please do let us know how things go when you are able.

Sending a big hug and love. Thinking of you and your girls.

Cas xx 🌻

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Thank you. I need all the love and luck I can get at the moment. x

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Thank you Cas, I don't feel well, and am scared, so it's always good to have some friendly support.

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Anytime. xx 🌹

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helenlw7

So sorry to read of your news. I can understand what a terrible shock it must have been. My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer twenty years ago and his treatment was very successful. His life got back to normal after the op to remove the tumour, and he got back to playing golf several times a week. I know this is probably not very helpful to you because everyone is different, but it isn’t all necessarily doom and gloom. Good luck.

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Thank you, I must try and stay positive, but it's not easy.

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I understand about how hard it is to stay positive.

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Ergendl

((((Hugs)))) Lady C. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Thank you

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jmsutt73

So sorry Lady Claraby. I am waiting now for diagnosis and have given much thought to this exact possibility which you and 2greys are facing. I have read tomes of course, but am hard pressed to give one correct citation., only to say that I have come away with the impression that it is not the morbid news it once was. That there is good treatment available now. All good thoughts

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Thank you

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Dedalus

This must have been a shock for you, but know that it is not a death sentence; please see my reply to 2Greys' post above yours about the lung cancer and subsequent operation I had in 2008. Stay positive and please keep us updated. ((((Hugs))))

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Thanks

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Dragonmum

The uncertainty is probably the worst part of this, and the shock of the diagnosis of course, but please try to stay positive; once you have a confirmation of diagnosis, or otherwise, you wiill feel able to make decisions. Hang on to the thought that there are many more survivors of this than ever before, and they are living normal lives. You and 2greys will be in the thoughts and prayers of everyone. xxx

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Thank you. My partner died of small cell lung cancer in 2006 7 months after his diagnosis. This was my previous experience of the disease which wasn't good , hence my panic and fears. .

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cofdrop-UK

So sorry to hear of your diagnosis Lady Claraby. What. Shock for you. Your hospital seem to be on the ball and I am hoping for really positive results for you. Please let us know how you get on. You are not alone.

Cx

in reply tocofdrop-UK

I'm nervous and worried though.

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Fionafish

So sorry to hear your news. Thinking of you and sending love xxx

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Thank you

so sorry lady claraby.we are all rooting for you and 2greys.xxxhelen.

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