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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

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My dad has nscc spread to the liver, the second lot of chemo hasnt worked on the liver but has on the lung

they have offered him tarceva but said as he is so well in himself to leave it for a few months to have a break from treatment and side effects, i dont know...

they have offered him tarceva but said as he is so well in himself to leave it f...

saints

•12 years ago

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Hubby has pneumonia

I am so worried about Brian at the moment. He has been in hospital with penumonia since last Sunday. It started with a cough at night, he then had a...

I am so worried about Brian at the moment. He has been in hospital with penumoni...

sandra123

•12 years ago

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Interested in finding more info on targeted chemo tablets, Iressa and Tarcevaa.

Is everybody with NSLC tested ? If so how are they tested? Our oncologist has recommended carboplatin/gemcitabine chemotherapy up to 4 cycles and might...

Is everybody with NSLC tested ? If so how are they tested? Our oncologist has ...

lynnn

•12 years ago

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Hi please can you tell me are there any long term squamous cell survivors out there?My husband is 3B squamous.

tls11251

•12 years ago

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My dad has non small cell carcinoma and has been offered biological therapy to prolong life.

The side effects are tiredness, acne and diarrhoea all of which are swaying him into not having the treatment (he is nearly 90). Can anyone tell me what he is...

The side effects are tiredness, acne and diarrhoea all of which are swaying him ...

macmillanfan

•12 years ago

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THE ROY CASTLE GOLD AWARDS

Due to a new diagnosis of cancer in the gullet, I won’t unfortunately be able to attend this years National Supporters Meeting in Birmingham. But I would like...

Due to a new diagnosis of cancer in the gullet, I won’t unfortunately be able to...

Robertlowe

•12 years ago

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My husband is due to start chemo but we are worried he is not well enough, any advice - a bit frightened and unsure what to expect.

katw

•12 years ago

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Lost his brave battle so courageously

My darling husband lost his brave battle with lung cancer and IPF, such a shock, 53 is far too young. So devastated, this site has helped me so much though...

My darling husband lost his brave battle with lung cancer and IPF, such a shock,...

spicey

•12 years ago

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Has anyone had experiance of this?

My husband, Brian, was diagnosed with Stage 1V NSCC after having pain in his hip (my previous notes refer). He had no other symptoms but did had a spell of...

My husband, Brian, was diagnosed with Stage 1V NSCC after having pain in his hip...

sandra123

•12 years ago

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Would you like to join our Women Against Lung Cancer Campaign?

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation runs a campaign called Women Against Lung Cancer, which aims to raise awareness about lung cancer in women. This year...

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation runs a campaign called Women Against Lung ...

EmmaG

•12 years ago

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Mum has had her first chemo session and is so tired

I know the oncologist said she would be tired but i didnt realise just how shattered she would be. She had carboplatin via IV then 3 days of etoposide. She...

I know the oncologist said she would be tired but i didnt realise just how shatt...

Deano

•12 years ago

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cough after radiotherapy any sug how to make it easier

i have just finished radiotherapy and have been left with bad cough and nasty taste in mouth any suggestions how to make the cough any easier part of my cancer...

i have just finished radiotherapy and have been left with bad cough and nasty ta...

morrisons

•12 years ago

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A Great Start!

Just had to share my good news from todays' visit to my oncologist. My tumour has shrunk from 6cm to 2cm in 3 weeks!! I went to see him not really expecting...

Just had to share my good news from todays' visit to my oncologist. My tumour ha...

suesal123

•12 years ago

16 Replies

Travel insurance

I was diagnosed with squamous lung cancer in february this year, I have had chemo and radiotherapy. I want to go on a cruise next February. How soon after...

I was diagnosed with squamous lung cancer in february this year, I have had chem...

izzyg

•12 years ago

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Hope everyone is well : )

Hi All, Not blogged for a few weeks, I did try yesterday but for some reason I could not post. Last visited my consultant a couple of months ago, there was...

Hi All, Not blogged for a few weeks, I did try yesterday but for some reason I c...

loopyloo

•12 years ago

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Has anyone any experience of 'pericardial effusion'? Does anyone know of any effective treatments for symptoms?

katw

•12 years ago

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When will I feel a bit better?

Hi all, I am new here. Wow what a whirlwind 3 weeks ive had!!!! On 26th of July i was diagnosed with sclc t4 n3 m1b to brain, I started on chemo etoposide and...

Hi all, I am new here. Wow what a whirlwind 3 weeks ive had!!!! On 26th of July...

chipmonk

•12 years ago

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Support groups

Good morning all I wonder whether anyone knows of any support groups for lung cancer patients and/or their carers. I live in the Bromley, Kent area. Thank...

Good morning all I wonder whether anyone knows of any support groups for lung c...

sandra123

•12 years ago

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My husband has been diagnosed with lung cancer which has spread to his bones. Having his first radiotherapy today. What side effects.

My heart breaks every time I see him. It is so hard to be positive as we have been told it is terminal. He is being so strong so I must be too but I just don't...

My heart breaks every time I see him. It is so hard to be positive as we have be...

Jackyann

•12 years ago

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Dysgerminoma

My mum yesterday was diagnosed with dysgerminoma she is 64 it is only in her lung and not anywhere else (apparently this is rare) when I have tried to read up...

My mum yesterday was diagnosed with dysgerminoma she is 64 it is only in her lu...

debz99

•12 years ago

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Receiving news on results of Genetic testing.

Last Friday evening, my Oncologist called to let me know he had received my results back and I proved to be Positive for the EGFR mutation. He was happy about...

Last Friday evening, my Oncologist called to let me know he had received my resu...

Georgie1

•12 years ago

7 Replies

People, be careful with what you read! I

People, please be very careful with the advice others are giving you. Some of the things I have been reading lately on here and some of the other forums is...

People, please be very careful with the advice others are giving you. Some of th...

Hidden

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Cisplatin & Gemcitabine what to expect? Any advice?

We have been for a 2nd opinion at a private hospital in london & have found an amazing dr who was honest but positive with us. He told us surgery would never...

We have been for a 2nd opinion at a private hospital in london & have found an a...

Kennawade

•12 years ago

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Chemo delayed as white blood count not sufficient and now one leg thinner than the other

My dads fourth chemo is delayed by a week as his white blood count isn;t sufficient. i know this can be common and he had it with his third session but is it...

My dads fourth chemo is delayed by a week as his white blood count isn;t suffici...

Hopefull77

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Cancer and Me (Etc)

I've never written a blog before, so please bear with me. On the 19th December last, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer and non small lung cancer , both...

I've never written a blog before, so please bear with me. On the 19th Decembe...

dscontroller

•12 years ago

6 Replies

What would you do/did you do? Help needed please

My mother is 58, very fit and has excellent lung function tests. She has non-small cell squamous lung cancer stage 3b (t4,n2,m0). The nhs (we are in the uk)...

My mother is 58, very fit and has excellent lung function tests. She has non-sma...

Kennawade

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation | HealthUnlocked

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

All posts for August 2012

My dad has nscc spread to the liver, the second lot of chemo hasnt worked on the liver but has on the lung

Hubby has pneumonia

Interested in finding more info on targeted chemo tablets, Iressa and Tarcevaa.

Hi please can you tell me are there any long term squamous cell survivors out there?My husband is 3B squamous.

My dad has non small cell carcinoma and has been offered biological therapy to prolong life.

THE ROY CASTLE GOLD AWARDS

My husband is due to start chemo but we are worried he is not well enough, any advice - a bit frightened and unsure what to expect.

Lost his brave battle so courageously

Has anyone had experiance of this?

Would you like to join our Women Against Lung Cancer Campaign?

Mum has had her first chemo session and is so tired

cough after radiotherapy any sug how to make it easier

A Great Start!

Travel insurance

Hope everyone is well : )

Has anyone any experience of 'pericardial effusion'? Does anyone know of any effective treatments for symptoms?

When will I feel a bit better?

Support groups

My husband has been diagnosed with lung cancer which has spread to his bones. Having his first radiotherapy today. What side effects.

Dysgerminoma

Receiving news on results of Genetic testing.

People, be careful with what you read! I

Cisplatin & Gemcitabine what to expect? Any advice?

Chemo delayed as white blood count not sufficient and now one leg thinner than the other

Cancer and Me (Etc)

What would you do/did you do? Help needed please

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