Adjuvant chemotherapy

Hello Karrie,

I was diagnosed T2AN0M0 and had a right pneumonectomy. After surgery my stage was revised to T2AN1M0 because the cancer was found in a lymph node close to the tumour. I was therefore offered adjuvant chemo and decided to go with it.

My experience was that it was unpleasant but doable and my decision was based on the grounds that if I didn't have it and the cancer subsequently recurred I would regret it forever. I also decided that, should the side effects become too much, I could stop the treatment anytime I wanted.

I don't know whether the chemo itself has prevented recurrence so far but the treatment was just over 11 years ago and I've had no further lung problems since then. I was 56 at the time.

It can be a difficult decision but on the basis of my history I'd certainly give it a go.

I wish you all the best.

Derek.

Thank you for responding Derek, the message really helped.  I will go and talk to the doctor tomorrow and take it from there.  Thanks again and best wishes.