Lung cancer diagnosis

Hello, I've just been diagnosed with lung cancer this morning. Treatable but not curable. 

Also i'm having tests for ovarian cancer that possibly isnt related. 

I'm 49, and it has come as a huge shock to hear 'not curable'

Any advice would be hugely appreciated 

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Alf1804,

    I’m sorry to hear that have been diagnosed with lung cancer and is currently going under investigation for ovarian cancer. Receiving a diagnosis like this must be an enormous shock and I think it is completely understandable that the word 'not curable' has hit you so hard.

    You might find it helpful to have a look at the information we have on our website about lung cancer, which covers a lot of ground and may help you start to make sense of things when you feel ready. If you would like to talk anything through or have questions you are not sure who to put to, our nurses are there to help. You can ring their free helpline on 0808 800 4040, open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

    I really hope some of our members who have been through something similar will come along soon to share their experience with you. You are not on your own here.

    All the best,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator