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My partner was diagnosed with lung cancer and a tumour on his windpipe last August. After an emergency scare ended up in hospital and a month or radiotherapy started with great results. Back at the hospital last week and the x Ray showed changed to the lung, so a scan booked for this week. Feeling very anxious, but my partner seems to take it all in his stride. Any advice or help would be appreciated. 

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    Hi, I have just joined the forum and am also waiting for results of scans, i have to deal with things the same way your partner does and remain upbeat about things, i banned anyone from saying things like " oh Jos i am so sorry" etc, i know its very hard to stay positive and the panic is always just below the surface. I think its harder for the people close to the person diagnosed because there is absolutely nothing they can do to make it all better and go away. I have everything crossed for you both for a good result on your scan. Jos
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    Hi jos, thank you for your honest reply. I think " the panic is just below the surface" is a good way to put it, some days when we have a good day and think about maybe planning something for the weekend ie like a night away, the panic rises and stops me from doing this.  Also the feeling of not being able to do anything, we had 3 months between the last appointment only to be told changes to the lung have shown on the x Ray this time, so we had the highs of good results before Xmas to the lows of changes at the last appointment. I hope all goes well with your scans also, and keep that positive mood. 

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    We can relate to the highs and lows you are going through as our lives were totally put on hold for 8 months last year while i was going through treatment, i was lucky and had the fantastic news that i was cancer free in november, have gone for my first check up and there is some concerns about my chest which is disappointing hence the scans, will find out friday if there is anything to worry about. Keep living your lives and go away for the night if you fancy it life is to short and precious, deal with the bad stuff if & when it happens. All the best.
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    I wish you all the best for Friday. Positive thoughts are with you.

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