I recently received my diagnosis of quite advanced lung cancer and possible liver involvement (tests in three weeks) and have not stopped shaking and feeling sick ever since. Are there meds or other treatments that can help quickly with this? If I don’t start eating again I am going to waste away before treatment even begins. Is this a common first reaction? Does it settle down after a while? How do I cope with the fact that the fear is making me feel much more unwell than the disease?
Good morning Sue and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your diagnosis but I am sure that you will find the support on the Community very helpful.
Yes, the initial fear factor can be debilitating and do talk with your Specialists Nurse about how you are feeling - talking things through can help a lot.
But once you have some clear plans put in front of you the whirlwind between your ears will start to calm down as you will have something to work towards. We have all been in this position and I can say this from having 21 years living and being treated for my type of cancer - and I am still around.
You simply do have to eat as this is the fuel that keeps your body going so start with snacking and see how you get on from there.
A cancer diagnosis can indeed bring a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with people who were on the same type of journey helped a lot.
I see that you haven’t joined any of our support groups yet so can I direct you to our supportive Lung Cancer group.
Posting in this group will give you the opportunity to talk with people who know exactly what you are dealing with at the moment.
Follow the link I've created, join the group, then hit ‘start a discussion’ and you are ready to go.
You could then copy and paste the information from this first post into your new discussion or you can just join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
Can I also highlight our various Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00. This service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link but you may find the service very busy at the moment.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
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