I don’t understand… My dad has just been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer

My dad has just been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer and I don’t understand what that means? 

  • Hi Ette68, 

    I am so sorry to hear that your dad has just been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. I can imagine you have lots of questions racing through your head after receiving the diagnosis and I wanted to share with you the information we have on our website on advanced lung cancer which will explain to you in detail what advanced lung cancer means. If you have any specific questions about anything, we have a nurse helpline you can ring Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. It is free and you can call them on 0808 800 4040 and they will be very happy to help. 

    I have also slightly edited your title to include the information about your dad's diagnosis so that it can be spotted by others on our community who have been affected by advanced lung cancer and who I am sure will be happy to come and give you more information based on their personal experiences. 

    I hope your dad is ok and don't hesitate to come back here and update us on how things develop for him and whether they have offered any treatment. 

    We're thinking of you during this difficult time. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator