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You got it oh so right, I have been registered for so long and reading all your blogs for weeks now.I feel like a part of your family all ready, even though I haven't written anything yet.This is partly because I am not a big writer, but it is also because my health is a bit complicated at the moment and I wanted it sorted before I spoke to you all.

I was diagnosed with COPD 10 years ago and up til last couple of years I haven't really suffered with it(I kept smoking too).At the end of March I decided to try give up smoking, I got down to 2 a day and then caught a very nasty virus and chest infection.The whole of my neck was swollen, I started coughing up small amounts of blood and just could not stop coughing.GP made urgent appointment with heart and lung unit as he said there is a possibility that I might have lung or throat cancer.The outcome of that was that they wanted me to have a Bronchoscopy.Well I thought I would wait til the results of that before I introduced myself to you all.Unfortunately, it went wrong, they sprayed my throat with stuff that tasted like bannanas, that was fine, then they put gel up my nostrils, suddenly the back of my throat felt full up and blocked and then I thought the top of my head was going to explode.Thats last I remember.Later Doctor said they could not finish procedure but managed to get some fluid out of my lungs to test for cells and said they found a mass on right side of my neck and now they want me to have body scan.So I now have to wait another 13 days before I hopefully get some answers.To be honest when I read phillips1 blog, I just wanted to cry as I feel so sorry for myself and I need to speak to people that know how I feel.I think you are all brilliant.Genex

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And no small wonder that you do so for what it's worth, firstly a great big (((hug)))).

It's difficult to know what to say when you haven't had someone else's experience but just know that we will help in any way we can, if only to cheer you up when needed. News of that sort is obviously going to knock you sideways.

In the meantime, a very warm welcome and chin up - we're here when you need us :) xx

Tissues on way.

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Thank you scrobbity for hug and for such a lovely welcomexxxx

Gene

This is the best place, there is always someone to 'talk' to and lots of people who know how you feel and have gone through similar.

I wish you the very best of luck, you need to use this site, 'express yourself', as they say, it's the best thing you can do!

Finger and toes crossed for you and in my prayers, be strong and keep posting

Izzy x

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Thank you for caring and for your prayers Izzyxxxx

Welcome Gene,fingers crossed for you,hope all goes ok.Well,you've written your first blog.! All down hill now .lol won't be long till you are as mad as the rest of us.you get some good advise on here,and a laugh thrown in aswell.plenty of folks to lean on and will always listen.

John xx

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Thank you John could do with a bit of madness and now I have done my first blog, I will get plenty of it.Genexxxx

Gene, welcome to a friendly forum. I have read your blog. What an experience you had to say the least, but good to tell us about it. I am hoping that the time wont drag too much before you have the body scan. It is very natural to feel bad about everything, and excellent that you are telling us about it. Dont be alone - just talk to us, Gene. I for one will be thinking of you and wishing you all the very best. Love from Annieseed xx

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Thank you Annieseed, I all ready feel a lot of tension go by just talking about it as I darn't worry my hubby as he has heart problems.Thank you for your kind thoughtsAnnieseedxxxx

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Most of us on here have had some really hard times. By sticking together we see them through. Fit people just can't understand how we feel but those on here can. You are very welcome to join us. What is that old union saying? In unity is strength. Welcome again.

Bobby

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Ah Bobby your blog was a catalyst for me, thank you so much.Genexxxx

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Thank you Gene. It's nice to know I helped in some small way

Bobby xx

So sorry to hear your news and thank you for telling us.We may not have all the answers but any time you need us we are all here to support each other. Good luck with your treatment and remember your not alone with this site.xxxx Love julie

Bobby it pains me to say this but your blog was one of the best posted for a long time, bet spike was behind it really lol xx xx xx

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Thank you. It was a joint operation Julie. Spike wrote it and I edited it down from 8 pages (Spike is very long winded)

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Thank you Juliexxxx

Wow if that's not cause to complain I ain't never heard one. As the above say we are all living with one lung condition or another. We lend support and in our turn rely on the compassion we know our friends will have for us in our need.

Welcome to our informative and supportive oasis from the world.

Also we love to hear good news and a laugh or two along the way doesn't hurt many.

Chris

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Thank you for the welcome Chris and hopefully I will be able to give you a laugh or two along the way

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Hi Gene and welcome.I do not do medical but I try to cheer everyone up with some daily humour/laughter/smiles etc.Please feel welcome to look at my blogs

KOTC

Your daily tonic

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Thats ok KOTC, you are doing a good job(been reading your funnies) and thank you for your welcome.Genexxxx

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Thank you, You are so kind

KOTC xxx

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Hiya Gene,

I hope you will soon be able to smile again. :0)

Wishing you good luck.

Some scary times for you and I guess most of us can relate to.

It took me a while to join in, but once I did, I can always talk

even in the early hours of the morning when sleeping is a problem.

Nice thing to me is that you can get some real belly laughs.

xx Ros xx

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Thank you for your kind wishes Ros and I think I will be writing in middle of night as I cough a lot and fall asleep during the day quite often, so I will look out for you.Genexxxx

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haha yes, no doubt you will find me.

Just shout out loud and I will listen out for you.

xx Ros xx

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Welcome Gene.

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Thank you Tocixx

Hi Gene

Glad you have joined us.

There is always someone on here to talk to.

Take care

Peta

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Thank you sladexxxx

Welcome, Oakengrange

Good to have you here.

Wishing you the best of luck with the body scan and everything.

xxx

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Thank you koala.xxxx

You have a lot to cope with , hope all goes well, and welcome

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Thank you Jennyrenxxxx

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Hi and welcome Gene. I hope the people on this forum can keep you happy no matter what your problems are. :)

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Thank you Puff, you are all being so nice.Genexxxx

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We are like this anyway ! We care about each other a lot. :)

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