Hii new to the group

Hi. I was at first, but now I’ve decided not to let it over take my life. You can read my journey if you click on my photo. I’m starting chemo Friday & will be having 4 lots over 84 days. Not looking forward to it I must admit but as I can’t change it I’m fighting against the cancer now. I have the lymph nodes in my bronco’s malignant now but the chemo only has 7% chance of removing any cells left behind after surgery. 7% is better then none. I will continue to have 3 monthly scans for next few years now. Love Julie 

we all feel like this, we’re not a rock. We’re just a big pile of mush struggling to cope with it all. your family will support you though and you’ll see that they’re the best things in your life. It’s hard to be strong for you so don’t try to be strong for them as well. Don’t put on a brave face. Tell them how you’re feeling. I’m sure it is different for everybody, but this is all about you and how you deal with it and all the support you can get from everybody around you including on this forum which I have found very helpful. Ask lots of questions try and find ways of relaxing and this is coming from somebody that is absolutely crap at relaxing but it does help to think positive and rely on those close people that can support you. They love you

Hi Flori

I found out on Aug 24th that I have lung cancer (no symptoms) and I finally start chemo plus Nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) on Wednesday this week.  That will be followed by surgery, all being well.  I have ranged between being a complete and utter wreck to laughing and joking about it, been in pieces and been ok.  It’s a terrifying journey into the unknown that I dont think any of us can be prepared for.  I spent the first 4 weeks or so convinced this wasn’t really happening, they’d got me mixed up with someone else and, yes, deep down absolutely petrified.  I’ve found the longer it has been since being told, the more I’ve sort of got used to it but the fear is still there.  I’ve felt it’s a nightmare that I will wake up from and laugh about how scared I was.  

Have you people you can talk to, be completely honest with about how you’re feeling?  I’ve found that helps.  Not people in my family, but close friends.  I’ve also accessed counselling via this website which helps too.

Keep posting her rate, I’ve found it helps a lot to talk to others who understand exactly what you’re going through.

Shorty (Carol)