I was diagnosed with lung cancer at the beginning of August. A huge shock. It's been a real rollercoaster since then. I live alone but have a very supportive daughter who lives near by. It's stage 4. I had my first treatment of immunotherapy just 2 weeks ago. I have the 2nd treatment this coming Thursday. I had a very bad experience with my gp surgery who I believe neglected to provide me with a safe level of care and follow up following my concerns.
I am so angry with everything that is happening to me. My mood swings are almost out of my control. I swing from anger to almost zen like acceptance of my situation. I have felt tired and depressed for weeks. I appreciate a side effect of the immunotherapy is fatigue. I am scared as to how the illness will proceed. I am not suicidal but wish I wasn't alive some days. How have others coped? I try and distract myself which is ok sometimes but I know I have to accept this situation. How can I do this? I am not a religious person and do not want any religious advice.
Any help or advice please will be very gratefully received.
Thank you
Hi MsFord and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your Lung Cancer diagnosis. I was diagnosed way back in 1999 with a rare blood cancer, yes it was hard work and touch and go at times but my desire for life was far greater then the other option so I just put my head down and fought every step of the way.
A cancer diagnosis indeed brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helped a lot.
The Community is organised into various support groups so can I first direct you to our Lung Cancer group as this will connect you with people walking the treatment journey.
Follow the link I've created above then choose ‘click to join' on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on the device you're using) and join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk, our Macmillan support line is open every day from 8am to 8pm and it's free to call. Clicking here will give you more information on what the Support Line offers. Alternatively, if it's easier for you then you can email them or use the online chat.
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.
Mike - Thehighlander
It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela
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