......Months
I visited with the Macmillan Specialist Lung Cancer Nurse at Ninewells Hospital this morning where we were informed that this current cancer is not related to my previous (H&N) throat cancer. It is categorised as Non-small cell lung cancer - Squamous cell carcinoma.
As previusly mentioned on this forum, the oncologists are awaiting results for a PD-L protein test to see if immunotherapy is a relevant treatment for me.
However, when I asked the question about life expectancy, the SN informed me that it would more likely fall into the months category.
I will hang around these forums for a while yet but I would just like to Thank You All for your help, encouragenent and support over the past couple of years or so. It is very much appreciated.
Oh Bob. If I was there with you I’d give you a huge hug. I am lost for many words. Your posts have helped loads of people too, you know. We’ve had a few chats here, you and me, and it’s been an honour and privilege to have shared some of this community with you.
There are some good results with immunotherapy for nsclc so I’m crossing everything I’ve got for you
I hope you find some peace and comfort in the coming months and that you have many more of them.
I’ll pop back now and then to see if you’re up for a chat here or via pm
Huge hugs. Xxx
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
Sending you all my best wishes and love at a very difficult time. Lizzie x
I'm so sorry to hear that Bawbee. You've had a really tough time and now this. Sending love, wishing you strength and hoping there will be treatment options for you xx
September 2022 aged 63 diagnosed with HPV associated SCC base of tongue T4 N2 M0. Chemo & radiotherapy for 6 weeks ending Nov 2022. Oct 2024 nearly 2 years all clear. See my profile for longer story
Hi Bob Oh no I’m so sad to hear your news. You’ve been a great help,to many others in here since your original diagnosis. Everything x that the PDL levels can allow you the immunotherapy. Will await your next post us your head and neck mates will be here to support you the best way we can.
hugs Hazel xx
Hazel aka RadioactiveRaz
My blog is www.radioactiveraz.wordpress.com HPV 16+ tonsil cancer Now 6 years post treatment. 35 radiotherapy 2 chemo T2N2NM.Happily getting on with living always happy to help
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