My dad has just been diagnosed with Lung Cancer

My dad has just been diagnosed with Lung Cancer, we know its in his lymph nodes but they will not tell us anything else at this point, he has had shortness of breath for about a year which he thought was left over from covid, but they are saying this is part of it, he is otherwise healthy and does not feel unwell.

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    welcome sorry your dad has had a diagnosis hopefully you will get some reply’s on lung cancer I can’t help there as I had breast cancer but hopefully others will help you here stay here for support if you need it 

    good luck love Lara 

  • Sorry to hear about your dad, mine has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer so I know a little how you feel but of course it’s a unique experience for anyone. I wish you all the luck. Have realistic optimism, it’s good he is otherwise healthy and remember the statistic seen online on cancer research uk are out of date by 5 to 10 years and cancer treatment has developed amazingly well in that time, which is surprising when there is so little coverage on it. It’s obviously hard to process for anyone involved in the situation and that’s okay just be there for him where you can and sometimes you need to tell yourself it is what it is.
    Lung cancer is relatively common and it helps to talk to people who are going through the same situation so continue to reach out and search the forums for similar people.

    It can be frustrating when they withhold information/ waiting for more. The few day waits can feel like months. Just try to keep busy the best you can. 

  • Hi, I’m sorry to hear about your father. When my father was diagnosed with Lung cancer we found the specialist nurses really helpful at answering questions that may not have been asked at the time. They have direct access to the consultants so if there are any questions or information you feel you don’t have, drop them a call and they will get back to you.

    take care of yourself x