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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

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I was diagnose with stage 4 inoperable Lung Cancer four and a half years ago and sadly it has returned. I have been prescribed Tarceva.

I would like to know what Tarceva achieves to stop my Lung Cancer getting worse. I do find Tarceva quite aggressive with all the side effects and I have had...

I would like to know what Tarceva achieves to stop my Lung Cancer getting worse....

•11 years ago

Detect Cancer Early - Scottish lung cancer launch event

Hello all On 6th November the Scottish Government will launch its lung cancer awareness campaign. If you are affected by lung cancer and living in Scotland we...

Hello all On 6th November the Scottish Government will launch its lung cancer a...

Partner•11 years ago

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Quote on the benefit of radiotherapy to the brain for lung cancer spread needed for new lung cancer information booklet

Hi there. We are currently developing a new information pack for people with lung cancer and their carers. We would like to include a quote for someone who has...

Hi there. We are currently developing a new information pack for people with lun...

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Roy Castle•11 years ago

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What do you think of Inspire, our free Lung Cancer Magazine? Please complete our short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/s/InspireMagazine

This magazine is for people affected by lung cancer. It distributed by lung cancer nurses and through hospital waiting rooms and Cancer Information Centres....

This magazine is for people affected by lung cancer. It distributed by lung canc...

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Roy Castle•11 years ago

Mum newly diagnosed so no stage or type but terminal. When can we claim under special rules? Thanks

She is frail so not having invasive tests to determine type or stage. Going to use series of x rays to determine growth. Is already extensive

She is frail so not having invasive tests to determine type or stage. Going to u...

•11 years ago

Had upper right lobectomy and node removal in July 2013

Can anyone tell me if I will be breathless for a long time or will it gradually fade??? I was also told to claim the new PIP by Macmillan. All my forms were...

Can anyone tell me if I will be breathless for a long time or will it gradually ...

•11 years ago

Breathing problems after radiotherapy

My father was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer six weeks ago. Between CT scans the cancer has spread quickly and the tumours in his chest and buttocks have...

My father was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer six weeks ago. Between CT sca...

•11 years ago

Feeling deflated and lost

Hi all my dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer 12 months ago this has since spread to his stomach and is now classed as very aggressive they tried a...

Hi all my dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer 12 months ago this has s...

•11 years ago

Hi all , my dad has recently been diagnosed with a mesothelioma tumour in lung , is surgery an option ?

•11 years ago

Why are my mum's legs so weak?

Hi. Mum was diagnosed with s3a LC few weeks ago & is due to start chemo next week. Over the last 2-3 weeks her mobility in her legs has become bad & she's...

Hi. Mum was diagnosed with s3a LC few weeks ago & is due to start chemo next wee...

•11 years ago

Mum's lost a bit of weight since diagnosis and feels weak, and that has delayed chemo start. We need to build her up for journey any advice.

Hi. Mum (70) recently diagnosed with non operable s3a nsslc. Her lung function is not great but she's due to have chemo next week.

Hi. Mum (70) recently diagnosed with non operable s3a nsslc. Her lung function i...

•11 years ago

Are you currently on Iressa? Would you be willing to talk about your experience on camera?

We have a couple of opportunities for filming. We have a request from a pharmaceutical company who want to interview someone who has experience of this...

We have a couple of opportunities for filming. We have a request from a pharmace...

Partner•11 years ago

Hi all , my dad had his CT scan yesterday for a shadow on his lung , how quickly will his results reach his GP ?

•11 years ago

6 months after a lung op. Upper lobe of right lung removed & still have uncomfortable pain lower ribs on right. Is this usual?

Had similar pain before I was diagnosed too. Wondering is it something else. Didn't need chemo etc as all the tumor was removed.

Had similar pain before I was diagnosed too. Wondering is it something else. D...

•11 years ago

Has anyone had any experience of Afatinib?

In order to support a submission to the Scottish medicines consortium (SMC) for the availability of Afatinib (Gilotrif) which is a targeted (biological)...

In order to support a submission to the Scottish medicines consortium (SMC) for ...

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My mum have long cancer last night blod com aut she mouth she can't talk and toak change lips for 10 minute any own ideya she have Diybte

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Hi everyone am afraid I may have lung cancer in past 12 months I have had bad chest pains/severe back pains and more recent breathless

And arm pains been docs several times cardio CT scan normal shadow on lung supposed from previous infection chest X-ray normal

And arm pains been docs several times cardio CT scan normal shadow on lung suppo...

•11 years ago

Hi my mum have long cancer. She had 6injection. But. Now. She have. Very very painful back shoulder. Cuse 8 month ago she hada operation.

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