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I was diagnosed with incurable lining of the lung cancer last October. 
it was a bolt out the blue. I’m 77 and have kept myself super fit. Climbing mountains, hills, walking miles with my dog. Plus attending up to 7 fitness classes a week. I stopped smoking 43 years ago. 

I’ve had 4 cycles of chemo and had a MRI scan yesterday to see if my cancer is responding to treatment. It’s been a hard and scary road to climb. I’m so glad that I’m connected to fellow incurable cancer patients who will understand. I was born hard of hearing so I never like using the phone. 

Mentally I go into meltdown when I think what my life was like and what it’s like now and wondering what the future holds. But yesterday I had a lovely day. After my MRI scan we took a trip up the North Wales coast and had fish n chips by the sea and we walked the dog along the front. 

I’m surprised that there are such a variation of treatments. My 1st and 2nd chemo was awful but my 3rd was a bit better, probably because I knew what to expect. My 4th wasn’t as good as my 3rd. It was hard not being able to talk to someone to compare their experiences but now I have you. 

thank you

Judy 

  • That’s some good news. Fingers crossed she stays well. That must have been such a worrying time for you.

    Jac x

  • Hi Jac

    i’m hoping to be able to meet up with people with similar situations too. There is a Maggies about half an hour from where I live.

    The previous 2 1/2 hour chemos have made me feel ill for nearly the whole three weeks so any hope of socialising of going places have held me back. But next chemo is only for 10 mins so I’m hoping to do more trips out. 

    Judy x

  • Yes it was not pleasant, she got home after the reconstruction, still had drains in breast and stomach , i had to look after her, then it went pear shaped,but good at moment, thank goodness, no more enough is enough lol.xx

  • You definitely deserve a quiet time now! 

    Gentle hugs for your daughter and big hugs for you. 
    Jac x

  • Dear Jac it’s hard to find words as to what to say. You are going through so much. When faced with a battle we have to fight, we can’t think think of the alternative. 
    I’m learning so much from this group already. 
    after my first good day yesterday..going to the sea and eating fish n chips after having my MRI scan ( and now I’m nervous to hear the results next Friday ) I have a renewed sense of purpose to carry on and get on with it like you all here. 
    Judy x

  • That treatment sounds horrendous Judy. Fingers crossed for you that this next one is better and that you get to go out and about. Makes such a difference, particularly for someone as active as you. 
    Hugs Jac x

  • So true Judy, we are all keeping on keeping on whatever we’re going through and it’s so good to come here and moan and groan a bit! Once you’ve got your results you’ll feel better as you’ll know more. The unknown but is always difficult isn’t it? 
    love Jac x

  • I walked my lab, Ollie, twice yesterday…total one hour!! I couldn’t have done that a few weeks ago. 
    my lungs definitely feel easier. Yes, will know more on Friday  

    I only have a 10min chemo on Monday. I’m putting my trust in the experts which I didn’t at the beginning. I felt so ill that I thought they don’t know how bad I am…silly really. My lovely oncologist agreed I had to trust him! 

    love Judy x

  • That’s good news Judy, an hour walking is excellent. It’s great you have an oncologist you can trust, the jury’s still out on mine! When we first met he said ‘Well I don’t know what more I can tell you, have you got any questions?’ I replied ‘Er , yes how about the results of my PET scan?!?!’ However my treatment seems to be working so I’ll reserve judgement for now. 
    Have a good day today. 
    love Jac x

  • That is awful! But glad your treatment is working. My oncologist is always smiley which makes me smile too. He even asked the nurse, who was giving me my third chemo, how I was doing! Hope I keep him. Can they change oncologist do you know.  
    judy x