LT Covid/lung cancer?

Hi, I’m sorry about your health condition and I understand your concern about the connection between long term covid and lung cancer. I was diagnosed in 2020 with LC but I didn’t get covid until 2022, I must admit I have thought about a connection too but I’m not sure. I’ve read many stories here about long covid and so many people had it and still do but no one ever said they got lung cancer or any other cancer, I truly hope that there’s no connection between the two. It’s still in the early stages trying to get more information about long covid and it has damaged the health of many people and we need more information on the subject to help people get better. I hope you recover quickly and get your health back, best wishes.

Right - I’ve never seen a mention of connection but I thought I’d ask. Thanks for your good wishes.

@elliss, there is not enough evidence for researchers to draw conclusions about COVID affecting the development or progression of cancer. However, people with COVID infection and/or long COVID often undergo medical testing and observation. This may lead to a cancer being detected.

It is always a shock to be diagnosed with cancer and its natural to search for the cause. With lung cancer we always think about smoking since it is the leading cause of lung cancer and other cancers. Unfortunately, never-smokers can also get cancer.

I encourage you to join the discussions in the Lung Cancer support group here:
- Lung Cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/lung-cancer/

It is an active and supportive group and members can help answers questions and support you as you navigate this new territory.