Lung cancer?

Mum has had a lump in her neck for 10 days or so and her gp has ordered blood tests and chest X-ray tomorrow…she’s a heavy smoker, had back pain for years after a spinal injury and gets out of breath climbing the stairs but her cough doesn’t sound like the cough I recall my husbands gran had and she died of lung cancer…so worried

  • Hi Hattie, 

    I just wanted to offer you a very warm welcome you to the forum, and let you know how sorry I am to hear about your mum.

    I know all the symptoms she's contending with must be such a worry, but I hope it helps to know that so many of our members have been in a similar position with their parents and/or loved ones, so you are not alone Hattie, and I'm sure it won't be long until you receive some support and advice from the community.

    If you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to address your concerns and help ease your mind whilst you wait to find out more.

    Our thoughts are with your Hattie and we'll have our fingers crossed your mum's results bring good news when the time comes.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thankyou! She had a chest X-ray and bloods done yesterday, lump in her neck didn’t respond to antibiotics and she has been referred to the ent clinic her appointment is next Wednesday…really worried, could be anything but worried it’s lymphoma or a secondary. Thankyou for you’re kind reply x