Hi, New to group & feeling lost in the journey!
My hubby diagnosed 4/10/19 with NSCLC at 59 years old.
He has 2 large tumours right lung and multiple on left. adrenal glands & lymph nodes. His MRI 20/12 showed 5 brain mets.
He has only had 3 sessions of Immunotherapy (keytruda) since diagnosis and 5 days full brain radio.
He has pneumonia at present, twice admitted to hospital in 2 weeks.
He is not responding to IV antibiotics at present, however, the doctor is being more honest than his oncology team. He is too poorly for further treatment, yet no-one has discussed prognosis.
I can only take what I read and prognosis not good.
He is still struggling to breathe with 100% oxygen & has delirium.
DNR forms completed today & I’m broken. I want his infection to clear, but current situation leaves me feeling pessimistic
Appreciate any advice / experience that can help me through our toughest period yet.
One day at a time!!
Sending u hugs xx
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