Lung Cancer

Hi. I went A&E two weeks ago with pain n chest. Long story but upshot was two tumours in my lungs. One in each. We left the hospital reeling. They said try not to worry!!!

since seeing Lung Cancer specialist she felt it necessary to do another ct scan in four weeks time as one looked cancerous one looked like infection. It was an emotional appt for me as they asked hubby to come in too. Halfway thru the appt it hit me that I may have lung cancer! I then went into overdrive. Yesterday she rang to say they had discussed my case at a mtg and want to do the next ct scan as soon as us possible. Which will be in four weeks to see if there are any changes. My hubby is worried sick. I am sort of in shock. The tumours are 8mm and 2.5 cm. the waiting is unbearable. I just want to know. We have our first grandchild arriving anytime now and I am trying to stay cheerful as don’t want to rain on their parade but already wondering if I will see her grow up. Trying to keep busy to keep my mind occupied. Once scan done again they will do a biopsy if they feel it’s cancer. So worried. 

  • Hi Ronnie ... those early days are really scary for all of us ... it feels like time just stops and moves so slowly ... there is no easy way through ... it's all waiting ... and it does make you think for the first time of the future ... but one thing that helps get us through is not to look ahead ... live in the day, and tackle things as and when they come up ... because nothing is deffinate yet ... and quite a few lung lads and lasses have posted here ... 

    I had a grade 3 her 2 breast cancer , and I thought l wouldn't see my wonderfull granddaughter (pictured) grow up... so l can see why you want to see yours ... but here l am 10 months post mastectomy and I'm still here and had lots of more memories with her... and I've booked our pantomime seats for Xmas... l never thought I'd be here ... if l could go back, the advice I'd give my self is "don't panic, one day at a time" and no more what ifs ... 

    And you still don't know for sure, so fill your time as much as possible... if you feel like a good cry, cry ... if you wanna scream, scream ... but try and walk together and share those tears and fears .. then come out ready to take on whatever the future holds ... but do it together ... Chrissy x

     

  • Thank you so much for your reply. It has certainly helped me. I am going to stop panicking and look forward to the baby and be blessed for anytime I have with her. Thanks. Hope you continue to do well on your journey xx