Hi
We have very recently been given the news that our mum has lung cancer. She is 60y/o and fit and healthy non smoker and probably looks like she’s 50! We are all devastated
She had 2 hospitalised bouts of pneumonia in Feb & March. During the 1st bout the x rays didn’t pick up any abnormalities other than the pneumonia. She had 2 xrays during the second bout. The first didn’t show anything else but the second a few days later did and this is when the cancer word was mentioned.
She has had a ct scan & a tracheostomy and the cancer has been confirmed. We are awaiting a pet scan. Despite saying initially that they could only see a small growth on her left lung from the CT they’ve now said they can see a few spots on her liver.
They have also mentioned T4 & N0. Does anyone know this means?
We are still waiting for the marker results.
My whole family is shattered. We are all so worried / scared etc.
I was wondering if anyone has any advice on how we can try to speed up the process? It seems to be taking so long. Or anyone has any advice on lung cancer diagnosis after pneumonia and what is going to happen / what we can do.
Sorry for the ramble and thank you if you got this far x
Hi Daisy _ Chain, So sorry to hear about your Mum, Your mum should have a lung cancer nurse specialist assigned to her. (if not do ask for one, they are invaluable to your mum and her family for explaining what is happening etc.) Here is a link which explains the numbers.cancerresearchuk.org/about-...
You can also contact the roy castle nurses on
03333237200
or have a look on there website where you can order booklets (free) .roycastle.org
I wish your Mum well and hope all goes well.
I am a lung cancer survivor of 7 years ago , and your mum will be in very good hands.
x
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I am very tearful at the moment and kindness makes the tears flow more for some reason. That is wonderful to hear that you have been well for 7 years. That makes me happy. What kind of lung cancer did you have if you don’t mind me asking? X
I had 2 tumours on my right lung. unfortunately I had to have my whole lung removed due to the positions in the lung. Its is a frightening time and I dont envy you. Hoping your Mums cancer is caught early enough if they offer surgery that is one of the best results. She may be the same as me and have surgery and chemo after . Either way I am sure she will be fine. The technology that has been made in the last few years has advanced enourmously . Take care and stay strong and positive. xxx
Thank you xx