I'm new to this and have joined in the hope I will get some help and support along the way with dealing with this diagnosis and the treatment she is going to have.
My wife 52, non smoker was diagnosed in April with primary bilateral bronchogenic Ca, after a year of treatment for "adult onset asthma" both by the GP and a chest physician. After the usual tests, we have been told they are operable, but experience with managing primary Ca in both lungs is limited as it is uncommon.
She had surgery on one lung and is recovering and is due to go for the second in 1-2 weeks, followed by chemotherapy.
We are totally overwhelmed by all that is going on and my poor wife is finding it hard to mentally prepare herself for the second surgery.
The range of emotions from deep sadness, anger (at what/who - we don't know!) depression, but thankfully so far mainly optimism, is overwhelming. I am finding it difficult to focus and carry on with the tasks of daily living and can only imagine the difficulty my wife must be going through.
What a reality check this has been. Priorities and perspectives have changed, and we realise how much we take this precious life for granted and worry about trivial things!
