Lung cancer
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Current topics:

• - What do you do if you lung cancer returns?
  Whart are your  if it returns
• - What type of lung cancer do you or your loved one have?
  Hello, Today I thought we could start a discussion about what type of lung cancer either you, or your loved, has. There exists several different kinds but it could be interesting to see which ones im
• - Lung cancer: What were your initial symptoms?
  Hi everyone? I'm brand new to this site.. So here goes.. I'm a 46 yo female  I'm having some things happen latley.. Well the last 6 months. Ish..iv been having some chest pain,well when I say ches

Current topics:

• - Have you been on Afatinib? Can you share any experiences, opinions or side effects?
  Has anybody been on afatinib and how long for .I have been on it about a year and doing ok at the moment some side effects but I have coped with them 
• - How did you make the decision about your choice of lung cancer treatment?
  Hi My Brother has just been told he has SCLC.  He has been given 6 months. Its spread from his lung to his liver, pancreas. Small bones and lymph nodes. Spreading since July.  Hes been offered ch
• - Radiation for lung cancer
  Hiya, my mam aged 74 is receiving radiation for lung cancer .  She has a pacemaker and defibulator turned off during the treatment and then put back on.  When she comes home after she gets very cold

Current topics:

• - NSCLC lung cancer
  Hi I’ve just had confirmed diagnosis of adenocarcinoma NSCLC   I would like to get in touch with others who are going through the same condition. I am waiting on PET scan results to see if any spre
• - SURVEY: Non-small-cell Lung Cancer - Patients motivations and fears when choosing a treatment
  Hello everyone, We’re conducting a survey of non-small-cell lung cancer patients and theircaregivers. We’re trying to understand what motivates or discourages patients whenchoosing a treatment as
• - Middle aged more likely to be diagnosed with advanced lung cancer
  Younger patients – aged 50 to 64 – are more likely to be diagnosed with late stage lung cancer than older patients according to new data* being presented at the Cancer Outcomes and Data Conference

Current topics:

• - Oesophagus cancer - stent implant
  Five days after inserting a stent into a completely blocked oesophagus because of the size of the tumour, still suffering from strong pain across the chest and stomach and... still unable to swallow e
• - How did you find out you had cancer?
  My brother was starting his first treatment for cancer. On the day i found a large lump on my neck /shoulderblade. This is how he found out he had cancer also. What are the odds of this. So terrified
• - Staying hydrated while in treatment: What are your tips?
  Hello everyone, How are you today? Many of the treatment options for cancer - especially chemotherapy and radiotherapy - can lead to dehydration due to side effects like vomiting or diarrhoea. If s

Current topics:

• - How to prepare for chemo?
  Chemosounds daunting. A pre chemo exercise program can help I believe. Does anyone know about this? I am also interested in fasting as a preparation for chemo and would like more info on this.  
• - Long term effects of chemotherapy
  The chemo therapy I received has had major impact on my life. It has left me in periphal neuropathy, a very bad impact on my dyslexia, anxiety, damage to my lungs and the on going treatment of Exemast
• - Interferons: Interactions with the COVID-19 vaccine?
  Has anyone else had nasty after effects from taking interferon ? I was on it for the last year after chemo started causing problems - it seems interferon reacted with the Pfizer jabs and turned my imm

Current topics:

• - Coping with bronchiectasis - Experiences, Advice
   Anybody know what can i do
• - Respiratory conditions: What is your story?
  Hello everyone, I am your community manager, Marina. In this group you can share your thoughts on respiratory system diseases. How you cope with your condition in daily life, how it affects you mental
• - Do you have emphysema? What has your experience been?
  Hello to all of you, Finally I was diagnosed with emphysema. My pulmonologist told me about an operation that involves putting small cables in the lungs. Do you know if it hurts? How much does it c