My mam has lung cancer and I never heard that word used... also my dad has just had a ct scan and he has a lump in his lung... they usually use the word nodule or mass so not sure... hoping everything goes well for you 

Thank you for replying... Sorry to hear about your mam, yeh it's a funny word to use isn't it. I'm hoping all is well 

Sorry to hear you're going through this, it must be a really difficult time for you.

I'm 35, and was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2021, after it was first picked up on a scan in May 2021. It was initially described as a 'shadow' on the x-ray, then a lesion. Don't think'bulky' was ever mentioned. There were many other things they were expecting it to be other than lung cancer. Regarding symptoms, I didn't have any lung cancer symptoms - it was found coincidentally on a scan for something else, and as such it was caught in its early stages. As a result, I had a surgical biopsy (wedge resection), then had a completion VATS lobectomy in February 2022, and my treatment is now complete (no radiotherapy or chemo required).

I know it's hard, especially with all the worrying information about lung cancer available, but try not to assume the worst. And if it does turn out to be cancer, caught in early stages, lung cancer can be treatable. Wishing you all the best.

Hay Laura,

Thanks for replying, Its reassuring hearing your story and I'm really happy how treatment has been for you. You must me so happy... I'm trying not to think too much about it but it is really hard. I won't lie I've had a couple of moments where I've just broken down. But I think this is the 'Not Knowing' that's getting to me. I think if I was told I had cancer and what stage, the treatment and out look plan, I'd be able to deal with it better. Even make peace with it and get on with the road ahead. 

Much Love