Just had more bad news

Hi Betty

Well done for being positive. I had a tumour and kidney removed in 2019. Afterwards they said there was some cancer left in my pancreas and small amount in lungs. I have had 2 years of immunotherapy and the cancer is currently stable. And as you say the sun is shining. 

Enjoy each day and good luck with future treatment.

All the best L

Thanks for replying so quickly.  Good to know that you are doing well on your immunotherapy treatment.  It helps to discuss how we feel with others going through similar experiences.

Take care

Betty

Hi Betty, oh what bad news, on the better side they have found it and treatment can start. I wish they had discovered my others. Still that's for me and doesn't help you! I know it'ts a cliche, which drives me round the bend, but...."stay positive", the're new treatments all the time as well as the brilliant old stuff. You're right about the sun tho' it's shining in my part of the world.... Essex  by the way not as my name tag would suggest! Regards Adrian

Thanks Adrian for replying.  Still trying to digest the bad news but keeping busy helps.

Take care

Betty

Hello Lynsired, l saw from your post that you are being treated by immunotherapy. I have just finishex, in Jan 8 cycles of chemo for kidney cancer etc and my encologist has indicated immunotherapy as the next stage. Are you able to give me any info. Forwarned is forarmed. Thanks. Adrian

Hi Adrian I was given Nivolumab for 2 years finished In January. I was lucky and had only minor side effects and it reduced my cancer which has stayed stable since. I would happily do another course of immunotherapy if I needed it.

Side effects include tiredness and occasional upset stomach but transient and minor.
I think you said you are in Essex-me too!

Good luck with the immunotherapy and if you have any other questions please ask. 

Stay strong and mighty

L

Thank you for your immediate response, as an Essexernite l am being treated at Southend Hsp. Pretty good so far but you do realise after a while ( well l did) that we are nothing special but one of many suffering and not only our illness. But on the bright side l am looking from my front room at an actual Essex Hill. Yes they do exist, AND  the sun is still shining. Thank you again for your positive reply. Adrian