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Hi everyone, I'm new to this. My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 weeks ago. Its a substancial tumour at 5cm we were told, but we got a phone call last week saying that they could operate on it. It was the best news we were hoping for. So now he's being admitted tomorrow and they will operate on Thurs. We haven't spoken to the surgeon yet so don't know exactly what it will entail. Have read up about it online here, but was wondering if anyone knew first hand how he will feel after, and what loosely lies ahead for him . He's a young man of 63years, has recently in the last couple of months given up smoking doesn't drink and would be an active man, walks every day and eats well so he is doing everything right. And also if anyone has any ideas of what I can do for him, we are extremly close so want do everything i possibly can. Be great to get some feed back and also hear from people who are going through or gone through it. Oh and keep smiling :)

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Hello, I am just popping on this website again to see if there is anyone out there who has a family member with SCLC, and to see how they are getting on? I do find there are very few responses under the Lung Cancer category, so if there is anyone new that has joined since me, I am here! My husband was diagnosed in April 2013 and underwent chemo. Now it is December & he is holding his own, thank God.

Update: Husband diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer (sclc) and had 4 sessions of chemo (etopoisde & carboplatin) in 2013. Then after 6 months cancer active again, so 2nd course of chemo (same drugs) in 2014. CT scan in April 2014 shows the chemo was successful in shrinking the cancer. Wanted to share this as there are so few good/positive stories about sclc, but also just to say it is all individual to the person.

Hi All, very new here unfortunatly In Jan my mam (64) was diagnosed with nsclc, its on both lungs, lymph nodes and brain. SHe has had her bout of radiation on the brain, and today she starts afatinib for her lungs. She is generally very weak and doesnt get out of the bed much. Yesterday she started to feel pain in her lungs, is this normal or is this it spreading even more? We are hoping to sit down with the doctors/nurses without my mam or dad there so we can as specific questions. I know googleing is not the best thing to do in some cases, but so far all I have read is prognosis with Brain mets is very poor, 2-4 months. Like I said we hope to get some of these answers but if any one has any experince with this I would love to hear. Many Thanks

sclc -small cell lung cancer, Just wondering if anyone knows someone who has done a 2nd course of chemo (drugs; carboplatin & etoposide) for this? Wondering how it will go, what to expect & if there is a cummulative effect on the body. Husband did 4 cycles May to Aug 2013, 6 months free of chemo, starting another 4 cycles this Feb 2014.

I am writing this on behalf of my mother. I am looking for advice and information regarding alternative cancer treatments abroad. My mother has come to the end of her Chemotherapy and unfortunately Radiology is not an option due the size of the tumour (although the tumour has decreased by two thirds from the original scan last year). The treatment received in Ireland has been fantastic but it looks like we have come to the end of the road in terms of future treatment besides the possibility of further Chemotherapy in the future. Any advice would be very gratefully received, especially information regarding alternative and complimentary treatment in Scandinavia.

The Irish Cancer Society’s 2012 Lung Cancer Awareness campaign was launched today with the Society expressing concern at a recent report which shows lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the biggest cause of cancer death in women in Ireland for the first time. According to the report ‘Cancer in Ireland: 2011’ issued by the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI), lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the main cause of cancer death in women by 6 per cent. The radio and poster campaign will run for two weeks, commencing on Monday 16th January. This year the Society is encouraging everyone to ‘Look After Your Lungs’, know how best to prevent lung cancer, the signs and symptoms and if you are concerned, go to your GP. The Society has also developed a new publication called “Look After Your Lungs” which is full of information and advice on how to improve your health and be aware of the early signs and symptoms of lung disease. If you would like a free copy of “Look After Your Lungs” or if you are concerned about lung cancer, call the National Cancer Helpline on Freefone 1800 200 700 and speak to a specialist nurse in confidence.