Hi
im new to the group I was diagnosed with extensive sclc in April I have done 6 rounds of carbo platinum and eptopside chemo and radiotherapy to the chest and pci I had a scan in august that was excellent and I was feeling fine then in October I started to get crippling stomach pain and a really sore back so I was scanned a few weeks ago and it has came back in my liver and has 2 new spots I have been started on a new chemo called cav I have now noticed I have a lump under my left armpit that stings and I now have a swelling at the back of my head and chest pain apart from that I’m fine
has anyone been through this? Does this chemo work? I’m really stressing just now and my head is all over the place I would really appreciate and help /advise
Hi and a warm welcome to the community, although I am sure this is the last place you thought you would ever be. Many of us know the feeling, but this place is where you will get support from those who understand. I am not familiar with SCLC, but we do have a group where people will have experience of this. If you click Lung Group , this will take you to the group. Click join group and then you post your concerns there and I am sure people will be able to help. Any problems navigating the site, click the reply button below to ask. I hope all goes well. Best wishes.
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