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Treatment stopped

We thought Erlotinib was working for my dad, his tumour had reduced significantly on October scan ( started on drug Aug 23) but Jan scan showed growth, cough...

We thought Erlotinib was working for my dad, his tumour had reduced significantl...

•2 months ago

Radiotherapy

Hello,I'm a 51 yrs old woman that has just very recently been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. Just reaching out and trying to understand from others.

Hello,I'm a 51 yrs old woman that has just very recently been diagnosed with adv...

•2 months ago

Lung Cancer

Hiya, I've just recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and the past couple of days my knees have been swelling and very painful and my left side arm. Has...

Hiya, I've just recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, and the past couple of...

•2 months ago

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Media request - London biopsy experience

Hello We have had this request from a producer at Sky news "This is Eleonora, Specialist Producer at Sky News, We’re planning to do a story about this...

Hello We have had this request from a producer at Sky news "This is Eleonora,...

Partner•2 months ago

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Events for people affected by lung cancer

Hello all, We are starting a series of Information Days in a few weeks. These events which run from 9.45 - 3.30 are designed to offer information about...

Hello all, We are starting a series of Information Days in a few weeks. These...

Partner•2 months ago

Clinical trials?

At the oncology appointment yesterday my husband was given what I believe is an amazing opportunity, he has the option of starting standard care (...

At the oncology appointment yesterday my husband was given what I believe is an ...

•2 months ago

stage 3b/c inoperable non small cell lung cancer. Cannot tolerate durvalumab, (pneumonitis) No mutations - any hope?

hi, Im 57 and was diagnosed with inoperable non small cell lung cancer in October 2022. Since then Ive adopted a dairy, gluten & sugar free diet , organic...

hi, Im 57 and was diagnosed with inoperable non small cell lung cancer in Octo...

•2 months ago

Any tips for recovery please

Had 2/3 of my right lung removed beginning of January for yet unknown lung cancer (Will see consultant for pathology this week) I coped alone with recovery but...

Had 2/3 of my right lung removed beginning of January for yet unknown lung cance...

•2 months ago

Intersitial Lung Disease and Lung Cancer

Dear All, My father has stage 3B Lung Cancer which he was diagnosed just over 18 months ago now. He also has intersitial lung disease (which he didnt...

Dear All, My father has stage 3B Lung Cancer which he was diagnosed just over 1...

•3 months ago

Goods news

3 months ago I was informed of a new suspicious nodule in my left lung. Since then I have lived a mental nightmare knowing that its growth on the next scan...

3 months ago I was informed of a new suspicious nodule in my left lung. Since ...

•3 months ago

Tagrisso

Hi I just found out I will be starting on Tagrisso, anyone else on this? What are your side effects?

Hi I just found out I will be starting on Tagrisso, anyone else on this? What a...

•3 months ago

Looking for input from the lung cancer population in Ireland.

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It will only take 10 minutes. Please consider completing it. https://t.co/acZ...

•3 months ago

ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS

Our support groups are such a good way to connect with other's in a similar situation, they have really helped so many people make friendships and gain...

Our support groups are such a good way to connect with other's in a similar situ...

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Administrator•3 months ago

Quit smoking on World Cancer Day.

Quit smoking on World Cancer Day. Every time you light up a cigarette you are saying that your life isn’t worth living. On this World Cancer Day,...

Quit smoking on World Cancer Day. Every time you light up a cigarette you a...

•3 months ago

Targeted Chemo

Hi Everybody- I’m just looking for a bit of info for my brother. He’s been on treatment since May 2022 & has been relatively well with it. Unfortunately his...

Hi Everybody- I’m just looking for a bit of info for my brother. He’s been on tr...

•3 months ago