Hi there, It has been suggested that I introduce myself so here goes.

I'm a 53 year old female, I have two wonderful daughters and my first grandchild, who is 7 weeks old. I've been a Foster Carer since 2011, and on Level 5 of a BA (Hons) degree.

I have basicaly raised my girls alone and worked hard since what seems like forever.

However, unfortunately, I was diagnosed with this Lung Cancer a couple of months ago, I'd visited the Doctors on several occasions stating that I had been experiencing breathing problems and a very strange pain. I was told I was overweight! I lost 23lb went back and said the pain was worse and my breathing was worse? Was told I had Vit D deficiency and put on a 7 week course of Vitamins. I went back again, was told I was in pain and stressed as I'd lost my Mum? then my girls father died on Fathers day this year, I was told that had made me ill??? Anyway, turns out after being rushed into hospital in September that it wasn't Vit D deficiency, nor my being overweight (14stone 3 and 5'8 tall I may add) but infact it was Stage 4 Lung Cancer.

I'm still in shock, sad, angry and trying to fight this and stay as positive as I can for my girls.

I've just found this site and needed a massive vent, which I've just had, thank you if you've read this far! I just wondered that I might be able to find out information on here that I wouldn't otherwise?

I'm on day 8 of my second round of Chemo and it's tough, but I've got to try.

Okay, well I may run out of space soon so I'll leave it there for now, but any tips, words of advice, someone telling me that I will live longer than they are saying????? would be great to hear from you. Thank you xx