Hi - Wife was diagnosed back in December with a 7.1cm mass in lung only. Had 4 x Chemo and 33 x Radio sessions through Jan - March. Shrunk to 1.5cm which is brilliant but god has she suffered from side effects 3 hospital admissions and now on Immunotherapy and three sessions done. Suffering now with fluid in the lung which has had 1.5 litres drained this week with more remaining. Causing lots of pain and breathing issues but on liquid morphine and antibiotics. Have appointment today with oncologist who has asked to see her face 2 face. Had a full body scan last weekend so very scared the request of face 2 face is to deliver more bad news. Not sure why I am posting to be honest, first time doing so and know it’s all part of trauma of cancer but sometimes there seems little light and what is there your just waiting for someone to dim it down some more. Trying to keep positive for her and support but the fear and watching someone you love fight this when you cannot make it go away is horrendous. I have so much admiration and respect for you all facing cancer. You really are true warriors.
Well all i can say is im not allowed kemo but have had a biopsy 12 yeas ago and it found non small cell lung cancer on lower right lung this cost me a complete removal of part of my right lung.a couple of years i had a shadow on my left lung witch 10 cycles of sabre treatment got rid, a few years later i got esofigal cancer and had 15 cycles on radiotherapy and the camera down my throat about 6 times but now i seem ok so i know all aboit worry but be strong for your wife and good luck
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