RoyCastleHelplinePartner in reply to jillygirl3 years ago

Hi jillygirl

Thank you for your post and sorry to hear about your nephew.

Yes , oral chemotherapy can be used for other cancers e.g Breast, Kidney and stomach to name a few.

Cancer research UK provide an A-Z list of cancer drugs that can be looked up from this link:

cancerresearchuk.org/about-...

Hope all goes well for you nephew.

We are happy to discuss anything either by email at lungcancerhelp@roycastle.org or our freephone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

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jillygirl in reply to RoyCastleHelpline3 years ago

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RoyCastleHelplinePartner in reply to Centaury3 years ago

Dear Centaury

Thank you for your post. If the cancer is active just now , it may be his immune system and respiratory system could be compromised severely. It does depend on how their current health is just now and if they are on active treatment. For those placed in the extremely vulnerable list they are at most risk of becoming acutely unwell if they catch the virus, hence the important measures to take of shielding and protecting them. This link details this:

gov.uk/government/publicati...

Having lung cancer does not automatically mean you will catch the virus, but you are certainly more at risk of the consequences of this. The virus is respiratory and is spread by an infected person coughing or sneezing and contact from droplets on surfaces. As with all the NHS and GOV UK guidance, ensuring good hygiene and social distancing will prevent the spread, especially correct hand washing.

Anyone can catch the virus as you know, it can be no symptoms to severe, but by following the guidance given in the following link, this will protect those most at risk.

nhs.uk/conditions/coronavir...

If you wish to discuss anything you can either email us at lungcancerhelp@roycastle.org or call our freephone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

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Centaury in reply to RoyCastleHelpline3 years ago

Thank you. I finished my chemo/radiotherapy course in January and now on 3 monthly checks. I feel quite well now, but was placed on the extremely vulnerable list. I am following the govt guidance. But before the lockdown I was getting back my fitness, walking 8-10 km on the flat without any issue so it’s been frustrating to be stuck indoors seemingly indefinitely.

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RoyCastleHelplinePartner in reply to Centaury3 years ago

Dear Centaury

Good on you for getting so fit and can imagine this must be frustrating for you on the restrictions. There may be some online/you tube fitness/dancing you can participate in during the isolation, to keep your fitness level up.

Stay well and safe

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RoyCastleHelplinePartner in reply to Doggie123-UK3 years ago

Hi Doggie123-UK

It's the everyday tasks that often seem the most difficult at the moment. Is there someone who would be willing to take the recyling down for you if you leave it at your door? If not it sounds like you have a good regime in place for your rubbish and you could use it for taking out your recycling.

We are happy to discuss anything either by email at lungcancerhelp@roycastle.org or our freephone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

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JanetteR57 in reply to Doggie123-UK3 years ago

this is the type of service that many areas are wanting to help individuals with especially those who are 'at risk'. Chronic COPD and chronic asthma patients are on the shielding list (housebound for 12 weeks) but those with well managed COPD and asthma are in the 'vulnerable' group initially announced. Many councils and voluntary service councils have set up groups of volunteers to shop, fetch items, and I would consider this one such service they might perform for you. have a look at the council's website and see if they signpost you to any support services. when my dad had surgery a couple of years ago for his bowel cancer (his 3rd and he was 87) I arranged with his council that the dustmen would collect their bins and take them down the pathway and return them. I have to email each year to confirm that due to their health (my dad is 90 and cares for my mum with alzheimers) that the service is still required. it's free of charge. I know it can be really tricky in tower blocks to arrange a similar service but maybe you have a neighbour who could help you given these strange circumstances? hope you can find some support.