Chemo radiotherapy

I had Concurrent Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy for NSCLC - aged 62. Got through it OK. 

30 # Radiotherapy and 3 cycles Cisplatin and Vinorelbine. You will have steroids and anti sickness meds. Be careful with Ondansetron as it can be v constipating.  So ask for Laxido sachets.  Plenty of fluids, fruit, fibre,  veg.

Some people get a sore throat/ indigestion.  Not too bad for me but meds if needed.

Keep Radiotherapy area well moisturised- I used blue Aveeno but lots of creams available and they may give you some. Always ask. Always let them know side effects as usually a solution. You will have regular blood tests and should see consultant regularly too. Bit of a pain going to hospital everyday but time goes. They usually give you a schedule.  I liked early morning to leave rest of day free.

Good luck with it all. 

Thank you so much for your information It seems like you coped really well ! I am trying to be really positive And to be ready for some of the unknowns .i suppose today being the first day was always going to be a bit tough .thank you

I am 71 and was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer along with tonsils, lymph nodes and adrenal glands back in October 2020 and was given a prognosis of 2-4 years. 
I had 60 radiotherapy, 8 sessions of chemo followed by 12 months of immunotherapy. 
I have now entered year 5 and I’m not in remission as the beast is asleep. 
my oncologist cannot quite understand my secret. Me neither and although I get tired I feel healthy and still manage 2-4 miles a day with my dogs.  
I really believe it’s a mind issue. 
Cancer will take my life eventually but it will not rule it. 
So keep your chin up, it can be better than it seems at first. 

I had lung cancer 15 months ago couldn't be operated on, had 6 weeks chemotherapy along 6 weeks 30 radiotherapy, then on umuntherpty Durvalumab been on 10 months, not easy but coped really well was ld, a few side affects but we are all difference, I am so pleased to say after ct scan last week results yesterday, I've got no cancer left in my lung ,so for me the treatments I've had got me here,ood luck with your treatments, ohh and I'm 76 year's young  

What a splendid attitude to have GerryFS, very similar to my view.

Hello,

My husband is 52 years old, non-smoker. He is undergoing a diagnosis right now. PET shows a possible lung cancer. Waiting biopsy outcome. Worried about prognosis but reading your stories has given me hope. We haven’t yet told our children, three under 18. Life feels different and uncertain.

Wow Gerry Stage 4 you are brilliant ! All of those treatments you got through as well! I m sure being positive helps so much plypus I think people will spend the time with you to help you if they think you are trying hard as well .Also your dog must be part of your recovery if you are walking that far every day .So happy you are being rewarded for all your hard work and long may it continue!

What stage were you diagnosed at ? You had 6 sessions of chemo and 30 radio .Did you have many side effects? How long do you have to have Durvalumab  for and does that have side effects ? I know evyone is different and will have different side effects but I like to know what to expect so I can be ready for it You have done so well and us spring chickens are fighters On this page are 75/75/ and 76 /71year olds how about that ! 

I felt the same about telling my children and grandchildren .I felt until I had a positive result and a way forward for treatment there was no need to worry them .At least then you can give it a positive spin .He is young so will be able to fight it especially if he has 3 children to fight for! It will be hard for you though I expect your children are going through exams etc so it won t be easy but as you can see on this forum there are a lot of people who get through it all.Good luck with the prognosis and make sure you study everything up before making any big decisions I found macmillan do lots if leaflets and nhs site  .There is a lot of support here with people going through the same thing as you 

Good morning, I'm sorry I can't tell you what stage I had i didn't want to know as I would worried more,my tumour was quite large, my son knew but promised not to tell me which again keep his promis i still don' t want to know. . Chemotherapy was told lose my hair but I didn't just got bit thin, I was never sick as took pills they give you for this, yes few day's I felt like sh...stayed in bedittle more but nothing I couldn't cope with, the first Chemotherapy was worse not knowing what to expect but once you get into it your ok, one thing my Dr told me drink as much water as you can whilhaving it washes it out your blood quicker worked for me. Radiotherapy was ok to yes was more tired but I listen to my body done one day at time, again the worse was when you finish both treatments, thought great finish but side affects not getting treatment kicked in just felt really unwell but again I was told this would happen from my wonderful Dr but thought no but it happened i got over it, the umuntherpty was fine not as bad as the chemotherapy, was i one lucky one's I don't know as we are all different, but I am and always was, chat to people this groups amazing, also mentally strong, cancer was not going to take me, unfortunately my daughter passed of cancer she was only 28,21 year's ago so there was no way it was going to take me as well. All thtime I had these treatments I got out walking my 3 dogs ok on bad day's not so far, but I done it, they keep me going. Stay postive mentally take one day at time, don't look to much in future, I'm sgrateful I've come out the other end with love of my family and friends, always here if you need a chat, I live in Devon if you live near. Hope this helps good luck you can do it stay strong  sending love ️