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being told you husband has lung cancer

suedno10
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Hi

I am dazed.

My husband was told tonight he has lung cancer and all I can think is that he is going to die.

Can you survive lung cancer?

 

Please someone help me! I am so sad don't know what to do just sitting here in a dream can't believe what I have just heard!

I just want to know if treatment can be given to keep my husband alive

Thank you anyone

 

  • Welcome to the forum Sue although I'm really sorry to read of your husband's diagnosis.

    It can be a huge shock to the system when finding out someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer. Many thoughts instantly run through your mind when hearing the word cancer but if you can, try to take a deep breath and take on board what you have found out today.

    Do you know what stage or type of lung cancer that your husband has? Some members on the forum have found that researching the diagnosis can help so I'm just going to include a link to the section we have about lung cancer on our website so it's there when you're ready to have a look.

    I know there isn't much I can say or do to make this situation any better for you right now but I do want you to know that we are here for you and I'm sure our members will be along when they can to offer their support and advice.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi Sue, it's awful getting the lung cancer news, we were diagnosed last March and after treatment it has shrunk by half and fifteen months later my husband is still here.  Black thoughts cross your mind and panic sets in, that's not good, you need to stand back, look at the facts, take it one day at a time and do not Google it!  I have written on here every day so that I can look back at the hard times and see the good ones in between. Check some of blogs out and it may help you put things into perspective.   Be strong for your husband he doesn't need you to fall apart, it won't help.  There is a private messaging service on here if you don't want to speak openly, just request "friend" and I'll accept you. Or you can come straight onto my stay strong page.  All the best, Carol

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