Lung Cancer Treatment Choices

Thanks Mmum,

I was  of the view that Chemo and Immuno infusions would prolong life but  at the expense of lifestyle e.g. hair loss, nausea, tiredness, diarrhoea  and continuous unwellness etc.

I have being going to gym 5 days a week my late teens but have had to stop strenuous exercise since diagnosis. But I still work part-time.

The thought of starting the suggested medications now, living longer, and then being "ill" until the axe falls is not for me. Hence my view that continuing with the reducing inhibitor and feeling good -  until the "axe" - is preferable to living a bit longer and suffering.

But since reading the replies to my posting perhaps I am being naïve or too simplistic.  And I would like to thank Ellie, Pet1968, Mmum and Chelle for sharing their experiences.

I am due for a scan in February and will hopefully be able to make a decision.

Best,

Ian

Hello Ian

Like others on here, I am on immunotherapy and it has dramatically improved my situation with very tolerable side effects. I am really glad I made that choice. Everybody responds differently to it and can get different side effects but there are a number of us for whom it has been very beneficial. 
regards

Nigel

Hi Ian

I was diagnosed in August 22 with lung cancer and bo,ne mets. Had surgery to remove a crushed vertebra in my neck (due to tumour) in August, then radiotherapy on the neck. I really wasn't in a hurry to start further treatment. There were no suitable clinical trials for me (I was told this would be my best hope).

In the meantime though I had a number of new bone mets, and my oncologist suggested I get going with chemo and Immunotherapy as a means of controlling the disease and having best quality of life. So I've had 4 sessions of combined treatment. It generally hasn't been too bad, but this last week has been.

My husband has advanced prostate cancer and other health issues. We are currently applying to the Pegasos Association in Switzerland for a VAD. We've both had fabulous and full lives and we've decided that when we've had enough, we'll go there.

Take care

Vivien

Hi IHM,

I have stage 4 endometrial cancer. I can only speak from my own experience but I have had surgery, chemo and radio. The chemo wasn't pleasant but I would (and probably have to) do it again. I was on chemo every 3 weeks and had side effects for the first week after the infusion then ok the next 2 weeks. I would say it is up to you and how you feel in yourself. Best wishes for whichever you choose,

A x

Very helpful. Thank you Nigel.

Regards

Ian

That is so very sad Vivien.  I can*even try to imagine what you are going through but I admire your courage.

Best wishes,

Ian

Thanks Ian. I think I have mostly come to terms with it, but you never know until it becomes more a reality. I think and feel that this way I will have some control over my life. In the meantime I hope we will be able to enjoy the time we have.  

You have to do what is right for you. I hope the road for you is a good one. - all things considered and that you have good quality time with those you love.

Best wishes to you.

Vivien