Recent diagnosis

Hi Candycane,

Sorry to hear you had so much trouble getting an appointment, and with your diagnosis. I really am! The NHS is going through very strange and troubleing times. It's compounded even more especially for us, with the knowledge we have Cancer.  I can somewhat relate, mine is Kidney and left femur, more precisely left hip (the hip fractured). Causing the pain which lead me to seek medical help. Finished radiotherapy last week for the bone tumor and I start immunotherapy next week for the Kidney.  Feeling tired and lack of appetite is quite common I'm afraid.

We are all here for each other, so reach out as often as you like! We are pretty much all in the same boat, and happy to talk.

Andy

Thank you so much for your reply so pleased I found this site very helpful and supportive 

Hi - I lacked energy and poor appetite on the run-up to my diagnosis.  Once I engaged with oncology and treatment (immunotherapy) started (Jan 22)  I felt normal again.  I am also treatable, not curable.  My body seems to have adjusted really well to the drugs, although there are some minor hits.  I'm not sure how typical this response is though.   

Hi Mmum,

I'm hoping to roughly be in the same ball park, with immuno. Will see how it goes once it starts. Only debilitating part so far has been this damn hip.

Hi Candycane, there are a lot of treatment options. Hope you can get into oncology appointment soon and get the answers you need. 

Oncology appointment 3rd May I have already been told it will be tablet form of treatment. 

Thank you for your post Mmum. I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with stage 4  ten days ago and am awaiting biopsy before starting targeted immunotherapy. I am worried about the side effects as my husband has Alzheimers  and I am his carer. I know everyone reacts differently but your post has given me hope.