I have small cell lung cancer, which i was told.at the onset, both inoperatable and incurable. I have had chemo and radiotherapy in the hope of buying me more time. I am due a scan this week after six months and see pallative care in 2 weeks. I have pain in upper back so scared its progressing. There seems no hope, my daughter just found out she is pregnant with baby due end nov. I so want to still be herebut doubt it will be possible
Hi Maxxie
The Palliative Care team is there to provide pain relief; so will be looking at how to best deal with your upper back pain. Please do not assume Palliative Care means end of life care.
Good luck with the scan.
Kegsy x
I have same finish chemo and radiotherapy for now scan in 2 months my body aches so much feel like I've been to gym struggle to walk even don't know if it's just from all treatment for seven months are for coming off steriofs all my body hurts I worry pushed myself to swim today thought it might help bloody stiff as owt now but still keep going I pray it's above and not spread my bones
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