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December 2012
Well things have progressed since I last posted.
I had a lung biopsy 2 weeks ago to confirm my diagnosis and find out what type of cancer I have. It's Non-Small Cell Carcinoma of the lung and now have another appointment on January 8th for planning.
I don't know if I'll be offered surgery or not because my GP said the tumour was in a different spot for them to reach, but I dare say I will find out when I see the specialist again.
Can anyone tell me how about getting support for my husband? He's doing OK most times but he gets so short with me and we argue because he is so stressed out with all that's going on with me. I can't stand us arguing. We never used to and I really want to get him back to normal so he can once more be my rock when I need him.
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October 2012
Thank you again Silly.
I thought I'd be here today to say goodbye, but it looks like I'm here to stay because sadly I got my diagnosis of lung cancer today. I guess I knew in the back of my mind that there was a big chance that it would turn out this way. I didn't seek support for my breast lump, nor when I had a bowel tumour a few years ago but this time I felt I needed it. Now what?
I have an appointment in 2 days to arrange a biopsy and chemo. So many questions. It's al a bit over whelming and I don't really know where to start.
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October 2012
Thank you so much Kasa. What you say definitely makes sense and I did know this, but human nature being what it is... I couldn't resist the temptation. Here am I complaining about having to wait a week or two, when you and others have waited months. I'm so sorry for that.
The support that I've received here has helped a lot. I do feel better and I'm starting to think that I will be OK no matter the diagnosis, and for that I thank you all.
My first ever mammogram detected a lump which eventually proved benign, but not before a full day of unsuccessful biopsies and then surgical removal. Then just 5 years ago I needed a hemicolectomy and lost half my bowel because of a large tumour that also turned out to be benign. Two months later I developed a malignant lesion on my face and needed reconstructive surgery following it's removal. I guess with all of that coming so quickly one after another, I was just feeling despondent about these new symptoms.
I go back for my CT results next week and I hope to be able to come back and say goodbye after that. Thank you again. Your support has meant a lot to me.
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October 2012
What a long week it has been!
I've had lots of blood tests and a chest XRay which was inclusive, so today I've been for a lung CT.
I am not trained to read a CT and I should not have looked, but I did ..... now I wonder what that black spot on my CT means. :(
The waiting is so much harder than the tests, and now I have to wait another week to wait until I get the results.
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September 2012
Thank you Silly, but I have accidentally misled you. I no longer smoke, but did smoke for 30+ years. I gave it away about 5 years ago.
Thank you for your post. I really do I do appreciate the support.
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September 2012
Thank you Rubes. I've been stewing for days and not sure if I should post or not. Your support means a lot. Thank you.
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September 2012
Hello,
I'm new and I think that I might have lung cancer. How am I supposed to keep calm and not worry while waiting for a diagnosis?
For about 6 months, I've had blood in my sputum.....not much, just enough to notice. I guess I hoped it would go away because when it started, it was only happening every now and then... but now it's becoming more frequent.
I have an appointment to see my doctor next week and I've been hoping that it's just a chest infection, although that's not really likely. I have not had a cold or a chest infection for 3-4 years and I do not have a cough, and I know that a chest infection with no other symptoms does not last 6 months. I am 61 yrs old and an ex-smoker of 30+ years. Both my parents and my brother all died from different cancers; all aged between 57 - 63.
So far I've had 3 operations to remove tumours, including breast surgery and a hemicolectomy during which they removed a large part of my bowel. All of which ended up being benign, but then I got skin cancer and needed reconstructive surgery to my face. I know that coughing up blood can be caused by other factors, but I also know that at my age and with my history, the most common cause is lung cancer.
So I ask again. How do you not worry while you're waiting for a diagnosis?
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