Scared

[onedart1]

Bad cough had antibiotics and steroids , chest x ray , CT scan , Petscan. Biopsy this Wednesday , to say scared understatement although not totally surprised , just the waiting really gets you down , and feel like I am on a downward spiral already , I hope its physiological xxxx

[jillygirl]

Hi there, you will be fine once you have had your biopsy.it feels like eternity but things move pretty quick once the doctors have your results.

Stay strong . Wishing you luck . ☺xx

[onedart1 in reply to jillygirl]

Thanks so much , it's a lonely corner sometimes , feel for the family like you let them down xxxx

[jillygirl in reply to onedart1]

I am sure your family wont think that way at all. I know I felt the same at first, but my family were so supportive I didnt feel guilty. xx

[Granscotland]

Felt the same way six months ago and now showing little sign of cancer after taking a targeted drug. The next worst thing to the waiting was telling my family but they proved to be very strong and supportive. Each one deals with the situation differently, I convinced myself they would tell me there was nothing they could do for me and started to sort out my affairs and plan what I would do with the time I had left. If you can turn the negatives into the positives you will find it gives you a bit of support. You also have to be a bit selfish at this stage, you have the cancer so concentrate on yourself, you need all your strength physical as well as mentally. Do not look at cancer survival rates as they are all so out of date and I would stay away from the Internet, I didn't and it convinced me I wouldn't see the next 24 hours!! Take care and put your trust in your team, they know what your going through. Keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on. Positive thoughts are with you. Iris.

[onedart1 in reply to Granscotland]

Thanks so much for your support that's sums it up completely , thanks again , man up mick xxx

[Granscotland in reply to onedart1]

I'm guessing you have a sense of humour, that is a big plus! xx

[onedart1]

Oh yes great sense of humour , they can't take that xx

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hello onedart1,

Welcome to our forum, here you will meet many people who have been on a similar path who will be happy to lend you support and share their experiences with you. As you have said it is the waiting on the appointments and results that is difficult, it will also undersandably a stressful time for the rest of the family.

You will find information on lung cancer on our website roycastle.org

roycastle.org

or if you wish to discuss anything you can call us on our free nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

[onedart1 in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Thanks so much , feel alone but know I'm not xxx

[JanetteR57]

Welcome to the group that we all wish we weren't members of ! Understand the fear and worry - at least as you're in the pathway with all the appropriate tests/checks being done so that's the good part…. waiting is always difficult so I find distraction the best technique - immersing myself in an escapist film or swimming or something else. Once you have correct diagnosis about your own personal situation, then the team assigned to your medical care and you can plan what options there are. Good luck…. pop on here when you can - good, bad and other news always welcome

[onedart1]

Thanks xxxx

[onedart1]

Biopsy was a breeze , great consultant xxxx

[Granscotland in reply to onedart1]

Glad everything went well and confidence in your consultant is a major factor going forward. Please keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on. Iris xx

[onedart1]

Well not quite , lung collapsed and back on theatre , only me lol xxxx

[Granscotland in reply to onedart1]

OMG, just what you needed although sorry to say that sometimes happens. Keep smiling though! Iris xx

[onedart1 in reply to Granscotland]

Scared the shit out of me lol xx

[Granscotland in reply to onedart1]

I'll bet it did you would've been in soapy bubble (trouble) if both lungs went down........just joking! They don't risk that happening. Hope you're ok now. Iris xx

[onedart1 in reply to Granscotland]

All piped up now and relax xxxx

[Granscotland in reply to onedart1]

Take care. Xx

[JanetteR57 in reply to onedart1]

always feels like that when a setback - there are lots of 'it could only happen to me' on here