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Fluid in lung

Darren2317
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As of today I have only been informed I have fluid in lung. I have a ct thorax appointment at lunchtime. I don't see my consultant until the 25th. 

2009 my partner was taking into hospital after a stroke they found fluid in his lung. At that time I did what we all do went on to Google and cancer kept popping up. Once he got his scan results he was stage 4 cancer. I had done my homework and was prepared for the news. Sadly he died within a few days. 

The problem I have I am convinced I have cancer and my life expectancy won't be years and could be months.

I understand not everyone is the same and I could be wrong but I have convinced myself I have lung cancer and I have told my new partner and close friends to be ready for the news I have cancer in the lung. 

If the news as I expect I am ready for that and will look after and prepare my partner for the loss. I am 54. My x partner was only 47 when he passed away 

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    Hello Darren2317, 

    I am so sorry to hear you have been informed you have fluid in lung and I can imagine this is bringing back all these difficult memories of what your partner went through at the time and I am sad to hear he passed away within a few days - what a traumatic time it must have been for you. 

    I know it's difficult for you not to believe that because you were sadly right last time and your research predicted that your partner had cancer you feel the same might be happening to you but as you said, not everyone is the same and there could be other reasons for the fluid in your lung. I certainly hope that it is the case and I am keeping everything crossed for you that it turns out not to be cancer. We'll be thinking of you in the coming days as you are waiting for final results - do keep in touch if you don't mind and let us know what you find out. 

    I hope that it all turns out to be nothing too concerning and that you get some clarity very soon. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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