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I had pains in the back but on the side last year, which lead to me having a CT scan in December. In January I got told they had found lumps on my lung. At first they thought it could be to do with my arthritis but after the biopsy I’ve been told cancer cells have been found. I now need to go for another CT scan a full body one this time. I was due to go Las Vegas in 8 weeks and have just cancelled that. I really don’t know how I feel at the moment I’m 44 never smoked and all of a sudden I have lung cancer. Is it normal to feel emptiness? I don’t even feel like crying I don’t think it’s hit me yet. I live at home with my parents and don’t want to be upset in front of them. I was just wondering if anyone can give me advice on what I will end out feeling like and is this normal to feel in limbo?

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    Hi Roger, Yep, it's perfectly normal to feel like that; I was much the same when I was diagnosed. Kind of neutral. Hope it stays like that and you come to grips with it slowly because the first few weeks up to exact diagnosis and starting treatment involves waiting for results and is often an overwhelming and worrying time for many.

    Keep coming here to log your progress and you'll find yourself supported throughout your treatment and beyond.

     

    Best Regards

    Taff

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    Hi Roger

    i felt much the same as you.  As Taff said those weeks waiting for results can be totally overwhelming and a very anxious time. I am new to this site and recently have had surgery but I feel sure that we will both be supported to get through the coming months.

    Kind  Regards

    Elaine

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