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natcordova

29/10/2019 at 11:40

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Hi, has anyone here been to a counselor or a psychologist after they were diagnosed with lung cancer or any cancer? Don't you think that's something that should be offered as soon as your diagnosed?

My mum is really down and the rest of the family too after her diagnosis.

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denisejames

02/12/2019 at 22:56

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Hi Jennifer, I have lung cancer in both lungs. I am feeling very anxious as my oncologist won't give me palbocilib after a very bad infection called Cdiff. I have only had 2 cycles of drug in 6 months since diagnosis in June. I also take venlafaxine. Find out if there are any support groups in your area. I like going to mine. We are the same, all have secondarys after breast cancer. All the best. Keep in touch. 😊

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05/12/2019 at 17:50

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Hi Denise, thank you so much for the advice. Feeling rotten this week, after my treatment, so tired. I will keep in touch, and you take care.x

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@denisejames Thanks for the response. I've been looking into support groups for family members of cancer victims because finding a private counsellor seems like a lot of work. Did you find your group through your oncologist?

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10/12/2019 at 12:08

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I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer which as spread to my lungs I'm coming upnto my 3rd bout of treatment my side affects arent pleasant but I cope with them .I've decided of the cancer has spread I will come off all treatment

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denisejames

11/12/2019 at 22:30

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@natcordova hi sorry for delay been looking for information. Details of support group was in a pack given to me by macmillan nurse. To find out more you can call 03450771893 or email secondaryservices@breastcancercare. Org. UK. Hope you find one. Dreading Xmas with all the questions from my in-laws. How about you. 🎅

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08/01/2020 at 15:23

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@denisejames Hey, thanks for getting back to me. Did your Xmas go alright? This one was rough, mostly spent in the hospital with mum, but she's back for the moment, thank goodness. Thanks for the info. I haven't had time to look yet with everything going on, but I def will.

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10/01/2020 at 13:05

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Hi Xmas wasn't too bad I did get spoilt.had some good news and bad news .larger tumors have shrunk.how ever there is further spread to other sites.Hope your mum is comfortable and improving.

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JanetteR

11/01/2020 at 13:24

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Glad you're finding the support group useful. Roy Castle runs some support groups across the UK and British Lung foundation also has 'breathe easy' groups in some places. In the area I live there are no hospices, no Maggie's centres or similar. I know some people find support from the Macmillan or Roy Castle nurse led helpline but personally I found the face to face relationship with a counsellor immensely helpful. Several years down the line I now come into contact with other cancer patients/survivors in research work and we are able to speak very openly about our fears, anxieties and also have a laugh - celebrating/sharing/commisserating in shared symptoms, recovery issues irrespective of the tumour/cancer type. good luck

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20/01/2020 at 15:10

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Hello @JanetteR

Thank you for sharing this very valuable information. Has anyone else had experience with Roy Castle? Or other support groups to recommend in your area?

Take care,

Michael

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