Deciding on treatment

Hi there...sorry to hear about your mum. Personally I'd say go for chemo as then there is hope. There's so many stories of people who were told they had 'x' amount of time and live way longer. I was reading an article today about a lady who had stage 4 nsclc and was told she had max of 15 months and that was 12 years ago! There's so much they can do now and there's new treatments coming out all them time. There is always hope but you to give hope a chance.

You are so right. I’ve been chatting to mum today and it felt like total role reversal- I was giving the pep talk and telling her to give it a go! She has decided to ring the lung nurse tomorrow and have a chat to her again. I hold on to so much hope. Thank you for replying.

Hi...I was diagnosed 3 months ago and at first it's a dreadful shock. Your mum was only diagnosed 3 weeks ago so she'll be still trying to come to terms with everything. She'll definitely have her moments when she'll think it's not worth it etc etc...but it so is worth it. Hopefully they'll be able to treat her breathlessness and that will make her feel better. 

Its a scary time at first but it does get easier once there is a treatment plan in place. I went on anti depressants and they've really helped me from thinking the worst all the time. I'm realistic about things but I'm also hopeful as cancer can go into remission. Personally I feel that I'll have any treatment they advise ...as the saying goes 'youve got to be in it to win it'. 

I really hope things turn out well for her ...xxx

Is your mum online...if so you should get her to come on here as there's so much advice and support...and good luck stories too.

You sound so strong and brave! Sending you all the very best with your treatment. Mum has decided that she IS going to give chemotherapy a try, which we’re all relieved about (and slightly scared about as I think it can sometimes make you feel quite ill?)

She isn’t online but I’ve been reading her a few of the comments on this page and it seemed to have given her some hope.

Thank you xx

Hi...I'm glad your mum.has decided on treatment. I'm not strong or brave...the first few weeks all i did was cry but now I'm just doing what I can to give me the best chance.

Im a 'young' 55 who loved socialising, drinking wine, and being immature.... I've now cut out wine, walk as much as possible and drink tons of water... Its boring but I'm hoping it'll give me a better outlook... And I figure I need to be as healthy as I can so I can be around when another medical treatment is discovered. 

Xx