I'm a worrier😭

[Shannon97]

Hello everyone my name is shannon I'm 19 years old,and I real bad worrier (probably like everyone) can someone please tell me what breathness is like,I've had this wierd,weird feeling for weeks been doctors x

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer]

Think of the worst cold or flu you ever had and how hard it was to breathe. Did you feel like you were drowning in mucous? If the answer is yes then that is what its's like.

Are you having trouble with something right now? Have you had a recent chest X-ray?

[Shannon97]

Just feels weird and tight😭 I'm scared it's the c word I told doctor she said it would show up on bloods

[Denzie Moderator Volunteer in reply to Shannon97]

How long has this been going on? I'm wondering if this might be onset of new allergy.

Do you have other reasons to suspect it's cancer- sudden weight loss or pain that doesn't let up?

Lung cancer is called the silent killer because there are no obvious symptoms until it late stages. A lung cancer large enough to cause symptoms would likely show up on an X-ray.

I hope this helps relieve some of your anxiety.

[kate93105 in reply to Shannon97]

Hi Shannon, Cancer does not always show up on a blood test. Ask for chest x-ray. That's how my doctor found my cancer.

[Shannon97]

I'm having a bone scan next week will it show up anything😭

[kate93105]

Hi Shannon, You talk about being breathless is that correct? Have you seen a pulmonologist recently or at all? I first had breast cancer which resulted in a double mastectomy in 2013. Now I am being treated for small cell lung cancer for the third time. I also have emphysema with COPD. I see my pulmonologist every few months. She is giving me medication to keep my lungs as clear as possible - inhailors (4), nasal sprays, and something to control my cough. The meds really do help with breathing, congestion, and my cough which used to keep me up at night. The meds do not interfere with my cancer treatment.

You said you have had a weird feeling for weeks. Have you talked to your doctor or nurse about it?

[Shannon97]

I don't no if I am or felled all weird😭,I've had enough I'm scared..I'm 19 really and yes I have spoke to my doctor I told her I'm scared😭

[Shannon97]

I'm having a bone density scan next Friday will that pick up anything😭😭

[FtB_Peggy]

Shannon, you are doing all the right things - seeing your doctor, letting them know how you are feeling, pursuing the testing. The answers will come, meanwhile feel good that you are advocating for yourself and doing a really great job! We enjoy having you as part of this community, please keep talking with us!

[Shannon97]

I can't keep thinking it's always something bad