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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

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Can you take part in a teleconference on Friday on late diagnosis?

This is a project being co-sponsored by British Lung Foundation. We are looking for patients who have experience or are interested in sharing views on late...

This is a project being co-sponsored by British Lung Foundation. We are looking ...

Partner•9 years ago

Cancer and You Event - Wythenshawe Forum

Affected by lung cancer as a patient, carer, relative or friend? Do you live in Manchester? Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is looking for a patient...

Affected by lung cancer as a patient, carer, relative or friend? Do you live in ...

•9 years ago

Another update

Hi, I hope you are all feeling well, I got out of hospital on Wednesday they took my upper right lobe out all seemed to have gone well albeit I got a chest...

Hi, I hope you are all feeling well, I got out of hospital on Wednesday they ...

•9 years ago

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Is anyone interested in speaking to the media about pemetrexed maintenance?

If you have experience of maintenance therapy and are willing to speak to a journalist for some news coverage on this can you let me know. If you send me a...

If you have experience of maintenance therapy and are willing to speak to a jour...

Partner•9 years ago

Trial

Hi, just wanted to say I have had results from my 1st scan since being on the trial Atlantic at Christies, well no progression at present and a small sign of...

Hi, just wanted to say I have had results from my 1st scan since being on the tr...

•9 years ago

Has anyone had successful results with treatment for neuropathy in the hands and feet. I am starting to become very unsteady on my feet.

Has anyone had successful treatment for neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. I am becoming very unsteady on my feet and I can't feel anything with my hands.

Has anyone had successful treatment for neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. I am ...

•9 years ago

Anyone using Alimta ?

Is Alimta a good chemo therapy for lung cancer ? Its said to have the less second efects : /

Is Alimta a good chemo therapy for lung cancer ? Its said to have the less secon...

•9 years ago

salvestrols

Can anyone tell me where I can find information on dosage? I am due to start four sessions of taxotere after cisplatin and alimta failed. Does essiac tea and...

Can anyone tell me where I can find information on dosage? I am due to start fou...

•9 years ago

bad taste

when on chemo I have found the best way to subdue the metallic taste and keep your mouth clean is to chew gum. I use sugar free spearmint.

when on chemo I have found the best way to subdue the metallic taste and keep yo...

•9 years ago

Your questions for lung cancer nurse specialist for Inspire Spring/Summer 2015

Hi there, My name is Ollie and I the editor of Inspire, Roy Castle's lung cancer magazine. We would like to feature your questions for our lung cancer...

Hi there, My name is Ollie and I the editor of Inspire, Roy Castle's lung cance...

•9 years ago

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Patient and carer tips for Inspire Magazine Spring/Summer 2015

Hi there, My name is Ollie and I the editor of Inspire, Roy Castle's lung cancer magazine. We would like to feature more tips and advice from patients and...

Hi there, My name is Ollie and I the editor of Inspire, Roy Castle's lung cance...

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Dentist treatment

I have just started my chemo and I am quite happy as so far no sickness and that was the one I wasn't looking forward to. My question is are we entitled as...

I have just started my chemo and I am quite happy as so far no sickness and that...

•9 years ago

Travel Insurance

Hi I am off to sharm el sheikh on Tuesday and decided to try for travel insurance one last time. Last year I went without insurance because every company I...

Hi I am off to sharm el sheikh on Tuesday and decided to try for travel insuranc...

•9 years ago

What symptoms did you have before being diagnosed with lung cancer?

I'm going through the processs of being diagnosed with lung cancer. I had a cough a good 8 months ago that lasted 3 weeks but then stopped. apart from that iv...

I'm going through the processs of being diagnosed with lung cancer. I had a coug...

•9 years ago

The Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS)

Please share For some patients, travel to receive healthcare can present difficulties – the journey may be lengthy or complex, costly, or there may be poor...

Please share For some patients, travel to receive healthcare can present diffic...

•9 years ago

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Update on Vit C & Ozonetherapy

Hi again. I have just completed three week course of combined ozone & Vit C efflusions. It meant that I had to stay away from home as it is a two hour drive to...

Hi again. I have just completed three week course of combined ozone & Vit C effl...

•9 years ago

Welcome !

Would just like to say welcome to all the newcomers to this site, please feel free to ask any questions, were all here to support you and help each other !...

Would just like to say welcome to all the newcomers to this site, please feel fr...

•9 years ago