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Stable disease. What does it mean?

Hello, mum has her scan results today, following her last scan where she had a partial response, now the result is stable. Is this positive? I know some...

Hello, mum has her scan results today, following her last scan where she had a p...

LewLew19

•5 years ago

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My mum is struggling to eat

Hello, I’ve just joined the forum. My mum was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in December 2019. Life since then has been a rollercoaster of emotions. She...

Hello, I’ve just joined the forum. My mum was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer...

R60NDA

•5 years ago

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Adenocarcinoma Left lung

Morning everyone. I am now 18 months post left lower lobe removed. I have two suspicious nodules in the right lung. At my last appointment my consultant said...

Morning everyone. I am now 18 months post left lower lobe removed. I have two ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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nausea after lung surgery

Hi, I am nearly 6 weeks out from having a Bi-lobectomy and I am experiencing terrible nausea, this has been going on since the second day after surgery. Is...

Hi, I am nearly 6 weeks out from having a Bi-lobectomy and I am experiencing ter...

Eglingham

•5 years ago

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arthritis following chemo

PDT for abnormal cells on the bronchi - any one had this treatment. Also my arthritis is dreadful in the lower back and both hips following my chemotherapy...

PDT for abnormal cells on the bronchi - any one had this treatment. Also my art...

Cmtd

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Lung surgery

Hi, I am just joining the group today, I was diagnosed with lung cancer in February and it is T200 adenocarcinoma, I had 60% of my right lung removed on March...

Hi, I am just joining the group today, I was diagnosed with lung cancer in Febru...

Eglingham

•5 years ago

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Live Chat today 23/04/2020 2-3pm. * Now Closed*

Welcome, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Community, to our 'Ask the Nurse' live chat. We are here to listen to your experiences and answer YOUR questions....

Welcome, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Community, to our 'Ask the Nurse' liv...

RoyCastleHelpline

Partner•5 years ago

1 Reply

Social distancing whilst having treatment

Stage 4 lung cancer. Hello I am having chemotherapy and immunatherapy for my cancer, cycle 1 was given at the chemo unit in the main hospital, however cycle 2...

Stage 4 lung cancer. Hello I am having chemotherapy and immunatherapy for my ca...

Bailey19260

•5 years ago

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Virus and being at risk

I find it hard to believe that living with only the right lung I only moderately at risk. Are there others that feel the same.

I find it hard to believe that living with only the right lung I only moderately...

JackieP

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Steps to become a carer for my sister

My sister is having chemotherapy for lung cancer and is self-isolated in her flat in London. I want to be able to go there to be her carer. What steps do I...

My sister is having chemotherapy for lung cancer and is self-isolated in her fla...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Trying to keep busy

I personally have problems getting motivated. I am watching too much rubbish on the tele, eating too many crisps and ice cream. I am about to run out of...

I personally have problems getting motivated. I am watching too much rubbish on ...

nikkidolls

•5 years ago

3 Replies

My Mum Part 2

Hello I recently posted after my mum was diagnosed with Stage 3b lung cancer. She saw the oncologist for her first appointment today who explained that her...

Hello I recently posted after my mum was diagnosed with Stage 3b lung cancer. Sh...

Leccilats

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Lung cancer surgery

Just been diagnosed with cancer in upper left lobe. Awaiting surgery. Very anxious about op. Any advice for pre and post surgery. Many thanks

Just been diagnosed with cancer in upper left lobe. Awaiting surgery. Very anxio...

Martinet

•5 years ago

37 Replies

What to expect when you have little information

My moms has lung cancer, diagnosed 15 months ago. She couldnt have biopsies as they said her lung would collapse and no chemo as they said she was too frail....

My moms has lung cancer, diagnosed 15 months ago. She couldnt have biopsies as t...

FREAKOUT

•5 years ago

6 Replies

That time again!

With all the coronavirus going on we were certain that mums scan would be delayed, however it went ahead as planned last week. We’re awaiting the results, so...

With all the coronavirus going on we were certain that mums scan would be delaye...

LewLew19

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Frequently asked questions during the Covid-19 pandemic

Q. I have not received my letter from the Government which means I cannot request support from the government, can you advise please....

Q. I have not received my letter from the Government which means I cannot req...

RoyCastleHelpline

Partner•5 years ago

9 Replies

Live chat today 14/04/2020 at 2pm-3pm, Please add questions below Live chat now Closed

Welcome, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Community, to our 'Ask the Nurse' live chat. We are here to answer YOUR questions. For the next hour, please feel...

Welcome, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Community, to our 'Ask the Nurse' liv...

RoyCastleHelpline

Partner•5 years ago

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No chemo due to covid

Hi, had a telephone appointment with the Oncologist last week, and was decided by me and my wife not to go ahead with post surgery chemo, the life expectancy...

Hi, had a telephone appointment with the Oncologist last week, and was decided ...

minustwothirds

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Live Chat open 2-3pm today, Post questions below. Live chat now closed

Welcome, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Community, to our 'Ask the Nurse' live chat. We are here to answer YOUR questions. For the next hour, please feel...

Welcome, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Community, to our 'Ask the Nurse' liv...

RoyCastleHelpline

Partner•5 years ago

14 Replies

12 days post surgery “Great News “

Hello Cancer Survivors, 12 days ago I had a wedge resection and lymph nodes removed at KP Fontana, CA. Released after 5 days. Got my pathology report...

Hello Cancer Survivors, 12 days ago I had a wedge resection and lymph nodes remo...

Beepers7

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Question

My aunt has stage 4 cancer what sign should be looking for with the Coronavirus as the symptoms are very similar

My aunt has stage 4 cancer what sign should be looking for with the Coronavirus ...

Surj12

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Mums diagnosis

Mum 88 diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in both lungs and pet scan shows it is behind her brain at the back of her skull, possibly in her bowel. This has...

Mum 88 diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in both lungs and pet scan shows it i...

Olliex

•5 years ago

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When it’s stage 4 and has spread to the brain, no treatment offered because of severity,age and fragility What lies ahead?

Mums diagnoses

Olliex

•5 years ago

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New to Cancer

Hi Diagnosed with tumour left upper lobe left lung, had upper lobectomy and lower wedge. Week 5 after surgery. Doing fine out for daily walk, pushing a...

Hi Diagnosed with tumour left upper lobe left lung, had upper lobectomy and lo...

Poodlie

•5 years ago

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New Roy Castle live chat hour

Our 'Ask the Nurse' service at Roy Castle are starting a live chat hour on Thursday 23rd April at 2pm. This service is available to those with lung cancer,...

Our 'Ask the Nurse' service at Roy Castle are starting a live chat hour on Thurs...

RoyCastleHelpline

Partner•5 years ago

1 Reply

Scared of going to hospital for scan

Is it important to have CT scans during chemo/immunotherapy? OH wants to cancel in case catches Covid. Is this wise?

Is it important to have CT scans during chemo/immunotherapy? OH wants to cancel ...

snoopy6691

•5 years ago

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I am Told to be in

The corona virus is keeping me in quarantine for 3 months in my holiday home in Spain I will be short of getfitnib my oncologist says when I return to UK I...

The corona virus is keeping me in quarantine for 3 months in my holiday home in ...

Aviemore20

•5 years ago

1 Reply

My Mum

Hello I was told by one of the nurses I called that this was a really good place for me to come to for support and better than googling stats etc My mum was...

Hello I was told by one of the nurses I called that this was a really good place...

Leccilats

•5 years ago

27 Replies

Can always count on you guys

Thanks so much for your comments and helpful tips. Started chemi in tablet form yesterday - all well so far! Stay safe. X

Thanks so much for your comments and helpful tips. Started chemi in tablet form ...

Aamar1

•5 years ago

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Bad news today

Gutted. After nine months of chemo, followed by a break of two months followed by three months of immunotherapy just been told as the lung and adrenal gland...

Gutted. After nine months of chemo, followed by a break of two months followed ...

Shirlbird

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation | HealthUnlocked

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

All posts for April 2020

Stable disease. What does it mean?

My mum is struggling to eat

Adenocarcinoma Left lung

nausea after lung surgery

arthritis following chemo

Lung surgery

Live Chat today 23/04/2020 2-3pm. * Now Closed*

Social distancing whilst having treatment

Virus and being at risk

Steps to become a carer for my sister

Trying to keep busy

My Mum Part 2

Lung cancer surgery

What to expect when you have little information

That time again!

Frequently asked questions during the Covid-19 pandemic

Live chat today 14/04/2020 at 2pm-3pm, Please add questions below Live chat now Closed

No chemo due to covid

Live Chat open 2-3pm today, Post questions below. Live chat now closed

12 days post surgery “Great News “

Question

Mums diagnosis

When it’s stage 4 and has spread to the brain, no treatment offered because of severity,age and fragility What lies ahead?

New to Cancer

New Roy Castle live chat hour

Scared of going to hospital for scan

I am Told to be in

My Mum

Can always count on you guys

Bad news today

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Posts - The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation | HealthUnlocked

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

All posts for April 2020

Stable disease. What does it mean?

My mum is struggling to eat

Adenocarcinoma Left lung

nausea after lung surgery

arthritis following chemo

Lung surgery

Live Chat today 23/04/2020 2-3pm. * Now Closed*

Social distancing whilst having treatment

Virus and being at risk

Steps to become a carer for my sister

Trying to keep busy

My Mum Part 2

Lung cancer surgery

What to expect when you have little information

That time again!

Frequently asked questions during the Covid-19 pandemic

Live chat today 14/04/2020 at 2pm-3pm, Please add questions below *Live chat now Closed*

No chemo due to covid

Live Chat open 2-3pm today, Post questions below. *Live chat now closed*

12 days post surgery “Great News “

Question

Mums diagnosis

When it’s stage 4 and has spread to the brain, no treatment offered because of severity,age and fragility What lies ahead?

New to Cancer

*New* Roy Castle live chat hour

Scared of going to hospital for scan

I am Told to be in

My Mum

Can always count on you guys

Bad news today

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Do you have experience of small cell lung cancer? Would you accept a brief spell in hospital to monitor side effects for a new treatment?

Topics

Archive

Live chat today 14/04/2020 at 2pm-3pm, Please add questions below Live chat now Closed

Live Chat open 2-3pm today, Post questions below. Live chat now closed

New Roy Castle live chat hour