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Any advice stage 4 lung cancer

Hi, looking for any advice or suggestions or positive stories to help us. My dad, who is 72 years old, has been on a roller coaster journey in the last couple...

Hi, looking for any advice or suggestions or positive stories to help us. My dad...

Dadsecretary

•10 hours ago

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So Fatigued

Hi There, My partner has stage 4 SCLC diagnosed 26th July. It has not responded to first line platinum chemo and has infact got bigger as it is resistant and...

Hi There, My partner has stage 4 SCLC diagnosed 26th July. It has not responded...

Alfie2024

•3 days ago

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quality of life

I'm very low at the moment because there's not much that Ican do. I long to be out on a clifftop walking. I'd like to be anywhere other than my living...

I'm very low at the moment because there's not much that Ican do. I long to b...

Gingergus

•4 days ago

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Advice

Morning everyone, hope we are all keeping well. I have previously posted on here about mum, who has severe COPD and SCLC. She has undergone horrendous chemo...

Morning everyone, hope we are all keeping well. I have previously posted on here...

Paulo1976

•10 days ago

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Planning Scan

Having the planning scan for the cancer treatment tomorrow, doc assures me it's painless and quick. Anyone have any personal experiences of this scan?

Having the planning scan for the cancer treatment tomorrow, doc assures me it's ...

SandraLlew

•10 days ago

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Awareness month coming up, would you like to feature?

November is lung cancer awareness month. This a time when the charity tries to raise the profile of lung cancer. If you would be willing to take part please do...

November is lung cancer awareness month. This a time when the charity tries to r...

LorraineD

Partner•15 days ago

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PATIENT EXPERIENCE OF DURVALUMAB (IMFINZI)

Durvalumab (Imfinzi) will shortly be assessed by the Scottish Medicine Consortium (SMC) for use in NHS Scotland. The indication this medicine will be assessed...

Durvalumab (Imfinzi) will shortly be assessed by the Scottish Medicine Consortiu...

RoyCastleHelpline

Partner•17 days ago

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Tagrisso and inflammation

I started with an eczema in September 2023. This was the first time I ever had a skin problem. Between Sept to Dec we tried everything to understand why I...

I started with an eczema in September 2023. This was the first time I ever had...

CAB1968

•17 days ago

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Stage 3 curative?

HiMy mum (76 years old with COPD and emphysema) was diagnosed on 17 June with stage 3 nsclc with localised spread to a rib and lymph node. She has her 20th and...

HiMy mum (76 years old with COPD and emphysema) was diagnosed on 17 June with st...

Lesleypod

•20 days ago

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biopsy results

I have been diagnosed with Squamous cell lung cancer, I met with the respiratory doctor, who is booking me in for a pneumonectomy, has anyone had this...

I have been diagnosed with Squamous cell lung cancer, I met with the respirator...

Hedgehog43

•21 days ago

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Stereotactic Radiotherapy for stage 1 lung cancer

Can anyone tell me what this is like? I have been told I will need 5 treatments over 10 days. South Wales UK

Can anyone tell me what this is like? I have been told I will need 5 treatments ...

SandraLlew

•22 days ago

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ASK THE NURSE SERVICE OPEN PH MONDAY 26TH AUGUST

Our Ask the Nurse service is open this coming Public Holiday Monday 26th August. You can contact us on our freephone number on 0800 358 7200 hours...

Our Ask the Nurse service is open this coming Public Holiday Monday 26th August...

RoyCastleHelpline

Partner•27 days ago

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Insect bites and Chemo

I finished Chemo end of May. I have always reacted to insect bites, however this is ridiculous. Has anyone else experienced this? Xx

I finished Chemo end of May. I have always reacted to insect bites, however this...

Carolineminiaturist

•30 days ago

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Caring for someone with lung cancer?

Are you currently looking after a loved one who has lung cancer? We have our Carers Support Session on this coming Friday 23rd of August at 10am...

Are you currently looking after a loved one who has lung cancer? We have our Car...

ConnectRoyCastle

Administrator•30 days ago

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small cell carcinoma

Does anyone have some positive news about above cancer Thanks

SuzyB24

•1 month ago

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Tagrisso + Carboplatin and pemetrexed

Hi all, I'm pretty new to this. Had a thoracotomy in July to remove a 1.6cm(ish) tumour from my upper left lobe. Upon investigation my surgeon found...

Hi all, I'm pretty new to this. Had a thoracotomy in July to remove a 1.6cm(is...

SwimmingInTheSun

•1 month ago

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Lung cancer Information Days coming up soon, Dundee next

Hello all We have day events coming up for people affected by lung cancer. Our Information Days are friendly events that offer the latest information on...

Hello all We have day events coming up for people affected by lung cancer. Our...

LorraineD

Partner•1 month ago

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Share your experience of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

Have you had surgery or radiotherapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer within the past year? Did you have you cancer treatment in England? Are...

Have you had surgery or radiotherapy for early-stage non-small cell lung can...

LorraineD

Partner•1 month ago

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Docetaxel Problems

Hi, not been on for a while now but got a problem with Docetraxel, had my third treatment a week ago Monday, as the nurse put the cannula in and flushed with...

Hi, not been on for a while now but got a problem with Docetraxel, had my third ...

minustwothirds

•1 month ago

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Tagrisso users

Hi everyone. I do hope today is a 'good' day for you. I was wondering if there is anyone on here that, like myself, is receiving targeted therapy with a drug...

Hi everyone. I do hope today is a 'good' day for you. I was wondering if there i...

Mrsmilo

•1 month ago

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Denosunab jab

I know everyone is different but does anyone else notice whether they get more mouth ulcers after having Denosunab jab? Plus body not being as subtle as...

I know everyone is different but does anyone else notice whether they get more m...

Pink0range

•1 month ago

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ONLINE SUPPORT - GET INVOLVED!

We have a new wave of support sessions beginning soon and there maybe something for you?! Our support sessions all take place online over Zoom...

We have a new wave of support sessions beginning soon and there maybe something...

ConnectRoyCastle

Administrator•1 month ago

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DENOSUNAB

Good afternoon all. I have been on Denosunab for over 2 years. Until 4 months ago I was having it on a monthly basis, I changed, with the input of my...

Good afternoon all. I have been on Denosunab for over 2 years. Until 4 months ag...

Gymbuddie

•1 month ago

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Natural remedies to assist with sickness

Hello everyone. I just wanted to ask how many people have used ginger tea, ginger travel sickness tablets and acupressure wrist bands for their sickness? I'm...

Hello everyone. I just wanted to ask how many people have used ginger tea, ginge...

Mrsmilo

•2 months ago

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Nasty cough

Hi all, after a good clinc appointment with no changes 18/7 I went on holiday to Majorca for a week, all went well up until the day before coming home. The...

Hi all, after a good clinc appointment with no changes 18/7 I went on holiday to...

Mindini1964

•2 months ago

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COPD issues

Hey everyone, Hope we are all well. My mum has previously had chemo and now started radiotherapy for lung cancer. She also has severe COPD. She coughs like...

Hey everyone, Hope we are all well. My mum has previously had chemo and now sta...

Paulo1976

•2 months ago

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Travelling -advice session with Insurancewith

Hello We know that many people have difficulty finding affordable insurance and may be worried about the practicality of travelling after a cancer diagnosis...

Hello We know that many people have difficulty finding affordable insurance a...

LorraineD

Partner•2 months ago

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Surgery or not Surgery

I have stage 3 lung cancer, I have no symptoms and have no issues. I have 100% lung capacity. I have had 3 infusions of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The...

I have stage 3 lung cancer, I have no symptoms and have no issues. I have 100% l...

SCUBA1965

•2 months ago

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Clinic updates

Hi all, thank you all for posting your stories, it makes me feel I'm not alone.I've had two clinic appointments one in April when my modules had grown 1mm and...

Hi all, thank you all for posting your stories, it makes me feel I'm not alone.I...

Mindini1964

•2 months ago

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New Primary cancer

I have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer ER+ and her2 negative and been on Ibrance and letrozole for since December 2023 though I was diagnosed August 2023....

I have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer ER+ and her2 negative and been on Ibranc...

monkeygirl62

•2 months ago

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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Any advice stage 4 lung cancer

So Fatigued

quality of life

Advice

Planning Scan

Awareness month coming up, would you like to feature?

PATIENT EXPERIENCE OF DURVALUMAB (IMFINZI)

Tagrisso and inflammation

Stage 3 curative?

biopsy results

Stereotactic Radiotherapy for stage 1 lung cancer

ASK THE NURSE SERVICE OPEN PH MONDAY 26TH AUGUST

Insect bites and Chemo

Caring for someone with lung cancer?

small cell carcinoma

Tagrisso + Carboplatin and pemetrexed

Lung cancer Information Days coming up soon, Dundee next

Share your experience of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

Docetaxel Problems

Tagrisso users

Denosunab jab

ONLINE SUPPORT - GET INVOLVED!

DENOSUNAB

Natural remedies to assist with sickness

Nasty cough

COPD issues

Travelling -advice session with Insurancewith

Surgery or not Surgery

Clinic updates

New Primary cancer

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