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hi, my 60 year old husband was diagnosed with lung cancer last week. he was admitted to hospital 2 weeks ago with

what  was thought to be just pneumonia but was discharged on friday with a lung cancer diagnoses. the doctors say they are unable to grade the cancer, give a prognosis or even do a treatment plan as the pneumonia is masking the tumour. we have 

been sent home and told to wait 3 weeks for repeat CT scan and broncoscopy. I really cannot get my head around how it can be right to tell someone they have cancer and then 2 hours later tell them to go home. We have had no contact from anyone at the hospital whatsoever since being sent home and feel completely abandoned :(

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    Hi Kayla

    I waited 5 weeks for a diagnosis from when I was first admitted to hospital and I also had to go back for further biopsies, it is a very frustrating, lonely and frightening time in the first few weeks, when you want things to move along and just want more information and to start treatment.

    Thinking of you both x

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    That's awful, they could at least given you some contact numbers or some kind of information. We had to wait nearly 2 weeks for results to find out if our daughter had leukaemia. It's an awful time just waiting. But please try and be strong. Once you know whats what you can both fight it together. Hope you find out soon and its good news. Xxxx
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    Hi kayla

    not having clear answers must be very frustrating and so worrying. How is your husband doing? Once you have the repeat CT you can contact your consultants sectretary to ensure you have an appointment soon. In the meantime it might be worth speaking to your GP who might be in a good position to answer some of the many questions I'm sure you have. 

    Its a difficult period but once your doctors have given you a clear plan, things will be better for you both.

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    I would definitely contact your GP, they should be able to act as a conduit between you and the hospital, failing that, the MacMillan nurses are there for you. Good luck with everything.

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