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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

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Are you willing to share your experience about feelings and intimacy?

Hello all We have been approached by Bournemouth University who are carrying out some research about how a cancer diagnosis and treatment impacts on peoples'...

Hello all We have been approached by Bournemouth University who are carrying ou...

LorraineD

Partner•2 years ago

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carboplatin chemotherapy

Has anyone here had any experience of Carboplatin chemotherapy on its own as a treatment for lung cancer please? Desperate for any kind of experience shared...

Has anyone here had any experience of Carboplatin chemotherapy on its own as a t...

Sharkey1234567

•2 years ago

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Good to have useful focus

I have been in turmoil progressing towards a possible lung cancer diagnosis connecting with this group has given me a connectivity today and a real lift 🙃

I have been in turmoil progressing towards a possible lung cancer diagnosis con...

walking5050

•2 years ago

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When will the treatment commence?

My dad had his diagnosis last week (stage 4 non small lung cancer with bone mets.) He’s going in to meet his oncologist on Thursday to discuss the treatment...

My dad had his diagnosis last week (stage 4 non small lung cancer with bone mets...

Lushmush88

•2 years ago

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loculated pleural effusion - going out of my mind with worry

hello all can anyone tell me what happens with loculated pleural effusion related to lung cancer. i am going out of my mind with worry now thanks in...

hello all can anyone tell me what happens with loculated pleural effusion rela...

Sharkey1234567

•2 years ago

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Pembroilzumab immunotherapy - help please

Hello all, me again, My mum has been diagnosed with locally advanced Adenocarcinoma in lungs, with pleural effusion and spread to local lymph nodes. She...

Hello all, me again, My mum has been diagnosed with locally advanced Adenocarc...

Sharkey1234567

•2 years ago

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Dad has lung cancer

My dads diagnosed stage 3 today and said he wouldn’t be able to have treatment as chemo would make him really ill and surgery Isn’t an option due to being 7cm...

My dads diagnosed stage 3 today and said he wouldn’t be able to have treatment a...

Smersh

•2 years ago

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so worried about my mum 💖

Hi - just need to talk to someone, my mum has a CT scan on Sunday on her lungs, she is 64 and has never smoked but for a while now she has suffered from...

Hi - just need to talk to someone, my mum has a CT scan on Sunday on her lungs, ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Brain mets.

Has anyone here survived 3 months after radiotherapy on a NSCLC met to the brain? I'm concerned with my wife's prognosis as she has memory problems.

Has anyone here survived 3 months after radiotherapy on a NSCLC met to the bra...

Palpman

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Scared about the outlook

Hi I am new to this. I’m 56 years old and been told I have cancer in my lung the centre of my lung. It’s all very scary. Now I am waiting to have. PET scan...

Hi I am new to this. I’m 56 years old and been told I have cancer in my lung th...

Mauver

•2 years ago

8 Replies

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Hi All Does anyone recommend an insurance company that provides reasonable insurance cover. I wish to travel to Dubai for 7 days. I have been quoted £740.00...

Hi All Does anyone recommend an insurance company that provides reasonable ins...

Gymbuddie

•2 years ago

11 Replies

New to the forum

I just wanted to introduce myself, I'm a 51 year old female who is little nervous, as have never participated in forums before but over the past 6 weeks, I've...

I just wanted to introduce myself, I'm a 51 year old female who is little nervou...

Nairnite

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Technical terms explanation & treatment

Hello all, I've written before about my wife's diagnosis which was T3 N3 M1b Adenocarcinoma of the left upper lobe of lung. Since then she's had a guided...

Hello all, I've written before about my wife's diagnosis which was T3 N3 M1b Ad...

scotleag

•2 years ago

5 Replies

dietician and mcmallian nurse

hi all we got asked if we would like a dietician (as my mum is a fussy eater and also about high calorie drinks and high protein) etc - but have heard...

hi all we got asked if we would like a dietician (as my mum is a fussy eater a...

Sharkey1234567

•2 years ago

2 Replies

help! Advice/experience needed

hi all my mum has lung Adenocarcinoma locally advanced to lymph nodes and malignant pleural effusion. we are currently waiting for markers to come back...

hi all my mum has lung Adenocarcinoma locally advanced to lymph nodes and mali...

Sharkey1234567

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Any advice or help please

I had left lung removed 2yrs ago, told last nov, that cancer was now in right lung.was put on pallative care? No follow ups only phone calls fortnightly.But...

I had left lung removed 2yrs ago, told last nov, that cancer was now in right lu...

ginja3

•2 years ago

6 Replies

stage 4 small cell cancer

My brother has been diagnosed with cancer 8 months ago. He initially had radiotherapy and chemo. He responded well. The cancer was deemed to difficult to...

My brother has been diagnosed with cancer 8 months ago. He initially had radioth...

Cagw

•2 years ago

4 Replies

I am new to this site & would welcome any of your assistance for questions please

Morning x I am new to this site & thank you for sharing your stories. My husband is 59 & we’re attending our consultation tomorrow morning for hopefully...

Morning x I am new to this site & thank you for sharing your stories. My husban...

ArtHopeLove

•2 years ago

5 Replies

clinical trials and second opinions

I would be interested in hearing peoples’ views on the efficacy of clinical trials and also how easy it was to get a second opinion and how long did it take to...

I would be interested in hearing peoples’ views on the efficacy of clinical tria...

Enterprise27

•2 years ago

1 Reply

VATS update for all you beautiful people

I had an upper right lobectomy on 22nd of May and wanted to thank everyone for your pre and post operative support and suggestions for making recovery easier....

I had an upper right lobectomy on 22nd of May and wanted to thank everyone for y...

Kanafapot

•2 years ago

8 Replies

follow up checks post treatment

hello all, I was just wondering what are the guidelines for 5 year follow up checks post successful treatment. I find conflicting info. After 2 years, is...

hello all, I was just wondering what are the guidelines for 5 year follow up c...

Mogs2

•2 years ago

8 Replies

My journey so far............

Hi guys I have only just joined this group and would like to share my journey so far with you all. I have had a tickly night cough since January this year,...

Hi guys I have only just joined this group and would like to share my journey so...

packla

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Too fragile to carry on with treatment

I haven’t posted in a while,so thanks for reading in advance.After a year of being diagnosed with lung cancer,and after chemo,radiotherapy,all the tests...

I haven’t posted in a while,so thanks for reading in advance.After a year of bei...

Hidden

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Mum recently diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

My 78year old mum has recently been diagnosed with possible lung cancer, following a CT scan. After the results she has had stents fitted in each lung and a...

My 78year old mum has recently been diagnosed with possible lung cancer, follo...

grayson99

•2 years ago

5 Replies

First oncology appointment - what do I ask?

hi all Me again. My mum has her first oncology appointment early next week and I wondered if anyone has any useful advice on what questions to ask please?...

hi all Me again. My mum has her first oncology appointment early next week and...

Sharkey1234567

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Pet scan question please

Hello I posted the the other day to say my dad has been diagnosed with squamous cell lung cancer , he has been referred to the surgeon regarding next steps ....

Hello I posted the the other day to say my dad has been diagnosed with squamous...

Concerned2021

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Secondary cancer in brain perhaps.

My 65 year old wife has NSCLC that has been in remission for 6 months. Over the past 3 weeks she has become forgetful and has no concept of time or dress...

My 65 year old wife has NSCLC that has been in remission for 6 months. Over ...

Palpman

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Dad been diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma . Need some help, guidance and support please

Hello, it was detected my dad he is 73 had an upper right lobe pulmonary nodule late Feb 22 as part of a pre op for a non cancer related matter . Was...

Hello, it was detected my dad he is 73 had an upper right lobe pulmonary nodule ...

Concerned2021

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Should I ask for a new assessment - third edition - the results are good and bad

I saw my oncologist today after having a new scan with contrast. The good news is that my NSCLC hasn't visibly grown in comparison to the xray on June 1st and...

I saw my oncologist today after having a new scan with contrast. The good news i...

ginkgo

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Shocking life expectancy

My wonderful husband (41) was diagnosed in February 22 with stage 3 in lung and lymph nodes. He's had chemo x 2 and immunotherapy then reduced to chemo x1...

My wonderful husband (41) was diagnosed in February 22 with stage 3 in lung and...

EmCx

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation | HealthUnlocked

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

All posts for August 2022

Are you willing to share your experience about feelings and intimacy?

carboplatin chemotherapy

Good to have useful focus

When will the treatment commence?

loculated pleural effusion - going out of my mind with worry

Pembroilzumab immunotherapy - help please

Dad has lung cancer

so worried about my mum 💖

Brain mets.

Scared about the outlook

TRAVEL INSURANCE

New to the forum

Technical terms explanation & treatment

dietician and mcmallian nurse

help! Advice/experience needed

Any advice or help please

stage 4 small cell cancer

I am new to this site & would welcome any of your assistance for questions please

clinical trials and second opinions

VATS update for all you beautiful people

follow up checks post treatment

My journey so far............

Too fragile to carry on with treatment

Mum recently diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

First oncology appointment - what do I ask?

Pet scan question please

Secondary cancer in brain perhaps.

Dad been diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma . Need some help, guidance and support please

Should I ask for a new assessment - third edition - the results are good and bad

Shocking life expectancy

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Posts - The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation | HealthUnlocked

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

All posts for August 2022

Are you willing to share your experience about feelings and intimacy?

carboplatin chemotherapy

Good to have useful focus

When will the treatment commence?

loculated pleural effusion - going out of my mind with worry

Pembroilzumab immunotherapy - help please

Dad has lung cancer

so worried about my mum 💖

﻿Brain mets.

Scared about the outlook

TRAVEL INSURANCE

New to the forum

Technical terms explanation & treatment

dietician and mcmallian nurse

help! Advice/experience needed

Any advice or help please

stage 4 small cell cancer

I am new to this site & would welcome any of your assistance for questions please

clinical trials and second opinions

VATS update for all you beautiful people

follow up checks post treatment

My journey so far............

Too fragile to carry on with treatment

﻿Mum recently diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

First oncology appointment - what do I ask?

Pet scan question please

﻿Secondary cancer in brain perhaps.

Dad been diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma . Need some help, guidance and support please

Should I ask for a new assessment - third edition - the results are good and bad

﻿Shocking life expectancy

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Would you be interested in finding out more about lung cancer through a podcast?

Topics

Archive

Brain mets.

Mum recently diagnosed with Lung Cancer.

Secondary cancer in brain perhaps.

Shocking life expectancy