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hello im new to this site

i am a carer and my husband has lung cancer. he has just finished his first treatment of radiotherapy 12 sessions and we await chemo . my question is he had a stroke 16 months ago from which he was recovering well now he has lost his right arm right vision and his right leg is weak is there anyone who is in a similar situation that may talk to me . it seems that we have 2 illnesses runing together is it to do with the treatment could it right itself

Hello optomistic

Although I can't answer your questions I just wanted to say welcome to the site, my hubby also has lung cancer and has had chemo and is now waiting to have two lots of radiotherapy.

I think it helps to come on to talk to others who are going through the same and I hope that someone will be able to help you.
Jen x

Hi optomistic

I'm sorry to hear about your husband's illness. When did this weakness begin? After the radiotherapy? I think only a doctor can answer your question as to why this has happened, so I hope you get it investigated.
This is a good site for support and friendship, and I hope you find it useful
Love HarryX

Hello,

My name is Vicky and my husband has just been diagnosed with lung cancer and it has spread to liver, lymph nodes, bone,brain,adrenyln glan...he was healthy until 4 weeks ago and all of a sudden sharp pain on his right side and this is what they have come up with after two cat scans, pet scan and lymph node biopsy and mri of brain. It is just so unreal and I am scared to death...he was the strong one and now I have no idea what is going to happen. Tomorrow is a doc visit and they will discuss radiation on the brain then I guess start the chemo after?? I am glad to find this sight and other people going through similar things..I feel so alone and my husband I know is scared but wont admit it. Thanks so much for listening to me..Vicky

Dear Vickyz

I am so sorry to hear of your husbands diagnosis I know it is such a shock, and then there are so many appointment's to be going too your head never seems to stop spinning does it.

I hope the app with the Dr goes well,when I went with my hubby (he has lung cancer ) I wrote down all the ? that came into our head's to ask the Dr as sometimes when you get there your mind goes blank.

I will be thinking of you both tommorow,all the best and take care Jen x

Hi Vicki

Welcome to the site, but so sorry for your reason to be here. You must still be in a state of terrible shock, to hear that this has spread so far before he got any symptoms. My heart goes out to you. I'm sure you know there are difficult times ahead, so I am glad you have found this site. There is a great deal of friendship and support on here, because people are all affected by this disease in some way. I hope you can also gather your friends and family around you and ask them for help and support too.

Keep coming on here, have a good look around the site, and find people you are comfortable with. Did you fill in your profile and open it? I didn't look, but although not compulsory, it does help people respond.

Love & hugs HarryB x x

Caleta,

I am so sorry to read of your daughter's endocrine cancer. Like you say, it is quite rare, and I'm afraid I know nothing about it at all, so am unable to help you. You may have already seen this on the cancerbackup site, but here is the link in case you have not:

http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Endocrine/Adrenalglands
With so many unanswered questions, I think your daughter needs to go back to the oncologist who diagnosed her, armed with a list of questions. She also needs to take someone else with her, or if that is not possible try and take a recording device, and ask if she can record the conversation. When we are hit with something so major and unknown, our minds at first shut off, and it is only later that all the questions come to the surface. Also when we are there getting the answers, our minds can sometimes fasten on to one aspect, so we dont hear the rest, which is why it is good to have someone else with us. 2 pairs of ears are better than one. I hope you all get the answers you need and some positive treatment.
Although there may not be anyone on here with this particular cancer, you may still find it a useful place to chat to others, as we are all going through similar difficulties, even though not completely the same. It does make for friendship and support.
Love & hugs HarryB x x