Sadly at the beginning of October I was told that I have lung cancer, which later in the month I was told it had spread to my lymph glands in the middle of my chest, plus the lymph nodes in my neck and I also have 30 plus spreads in my brain, therefore I have stage 4 cancer. Within one month I went from a stage one cancer to stage four, such a shock.
I have been told that they cannot operate or cure me, but they will try to prolong my life for as long as they can. As you can imagine it’s been a lot to process and try a come to terms with.
It is all so strange because I look well and I feel reasonably well. Sometimes it’s like I’m talking about someone else and not me! Which plays mind games with me, especially during the night.
When I first got my diagnosis I found it hard to sleep at all, I would get up and read everything about lung cancer on the internet.
I have stopped doing that now, and I do manage a reasonable amount of sleep most nights.
My family are wonderful and very supportive but as you all probably know that there are some things you try not to discuss with them because we don’t want to upset them.
I am currently receiving immunotherapy every three weeks, I had my fourth round of treatment two weeks ago. I had a CT body scan last week and will be having a MRI brain scan tomorrow, than discuss the results with oncology on the 20th Feb, so feeling a bit anxious. Speaking of oncology, I really can’t praise the doctors, nurses and all other staff I have come in contact with, they have all been absolutely amazing.
I’m not sure what my future holds for me or how long I have, but in saying this immunotherapy has had some really good results, so I am trying very hard to remain positive and I’m still smiling
Have lung cancer stage IV also, spread to lymph nodes and brain ( had brain surgery) had immuno also. Stage IV since 2015!!!!! Still alive and reasonable well. Pet
I find myself being strong for everyone else, which in some ways is helping me through this. Thanks for sorting out my text issue I hope you have a good day
Thank you for sharing,. I am struggling with the unknown, not knowing what to expect. So this has helped and I am going to try and have a more positive outlook.
Many thanks. I’m will be relieved once i get all my results on the 20th. I have been feeling a little anxious but I guess that quite normal, i it’s the waiting that I find stressful
Best wishes with the MRI, my appointments are done, just counselling and updating my nurse consultant at the hospice, it's cold, wet, grey and miserable here, so a reading day for me.
Thanks, it cold, wet and miserable here too, a very different day from yesterday, the sun was shining beautifully but it was still cold, it just made me feel happy and more lively. after my MRI we are going to see one of our granddaughters as it’s birthday today. You take care and enjoy your reading
Awww Kelly, nothing beats time with the little ones, we've just had a weekend with our newest, twin girls just 5 weeks old, sadly they live 140 miles away, so will have to manage with our other 10 grandkids who live local, and have a lovely time with your granddaughter, and please wish the little angel a happy birthday from me.
