I was diagnosed with stage 4 last September after having a pleural effusion and chest drain. It was an absolute shock as I was fit and active before that. I am only now really coming to terms with it and being able to talk about it which is why I joined this forum. Some very helpful people to ask questions too. I had 4cycles of chemo and now I will start Keytruda next week, I am trying stay positive and hope this works for me as I know other people have had good results from it. It’s all very much a waiting game and Ct scans.
Good luck to anyone going through similar we have all gone through an awful time getting a diagnosis. Speaking to people in the same situation seems to make it a less lonely thing to deal with.
Hi Durdledoor
Sorry you have had to come here, though you are very welcome. I did 4 chemo's, then i had two years of Keytruda and after chemo it was so much easier, though every one can react differently.
I finished two years Christmas Eve 2018, no further treatment until radiotherapy in 2021.
I wish you well with the treatment and always some one here if you need to ask anything.
Take Care Ellie x
Thankyou, I try to stay positive with help from familly…. I will remember your name
Thankyou so much for this Ellie, good to hear positive experiences.. It’s all unknown and everything the last few months has been scary. People tell me immunotherapy is a kinder treatment than chemo, but it’s the results that matter. I will keep hope and positive for the new treatment.
I hope you continue to stay well, Gillian xx
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