NEW to the Forum and Diagnosed with Lung Cancer - Stage 4

Hi Im a just turned 59yr old  healthy and fit woman .

Ive just joined the forum as this week i was informed i have Stage 4 Lung Cancer which started of as what  I thought was a pulled muscle in my chest & Left breast  but this pain did not reside for over several weeks and then pain started to radiate down my left arm and upper back. Diagnosis was i had fluid on ly left Lung and after multiple xray. ct scans and then medical thoracosopy - the outcome is that i have stage 4 lung cancer .....

Adding fuel to the fire  i have just recovered from full hysterectomy following an unknown enlarged fibroid. 

Im hoping to learn all the positives and negatives from the forum on my symptoms. As yet Im awaiting on appt with Oncologist to determine next steps 

  • Hello SB5667,

    I'm sorry to hear your diagnosis and I hope you have find the forum useful and are able to connect with other members in a similar position. We have guidance around stage 4 lung cancer, which you can refer to at anytime. Hopefully these pages will help you feel more informed and, while your medical are there to address any questions or concerns, we also have a cancer nurse helpline that is free and confidential if you had any medical queries. You can call on 0808 800 4040 and lines are open 9 to 5 Monday to Friday.

    I hope you don't have to wait too long for your appointment with the Oncologist and wishing you all the best. 

    Moderator Anastasia