8 years on, what’s next

FormerMember
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Hi

So yesterday I had the results of the ct scan done last month.  The cancers growing again.  Inevitable I suppose, but how fortunate to have got this far.  Diagnosed stage 4 nsclc squamous in March 2013 with a prognosis of 12 to 18 months.  I’ve had a wedge resection, chemo, radiotherapy twice, once as original treatment plan and again when a new tumour grew in my abdomen Immunotherapy when cancer was growing in my lung lining. I’ve been stable since finishing pembro 26 months ago.  

As I don’t see my onc until the 12 th, I see myself worrying if there is more treatment out there for me.  It’s going to be a long week.

x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Pet1968

    Thanks Pet.

    How did you feel with the 2nd lot of radiotherapy? I’ve had this to the right lung and mediastinum and have been left with a burnt oesophagus. I don’t think I’ll be offered it if it turns out to be in a similar location as last time. X

  • I was lucky and only had a very itchy rash and a bit pain on ribs...but it did work for me until now...so go for it if you can!!!

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Pet1968

    Thanks Pet

    I intend going for anything on offer.  I’ve not fought this long to give up now.  Glad it worked for you.x