I just wanted to post something positive on here that I hope will help newly diagnosed Lung Cancer Patients and those currently receiving ongoing treatment.
This month will be the third anniversary of my Stage 4 Lung Cancer diagnosis. My cancer had already spread to my Spine, Sternum and Rib before my diagnosis. Having been a lifelong non smoker it came as a complete shock and my world was turned upside down in an instant.
The type of cancer I have is called EFGR and the treatment I am on is in the form of a chemo tablet taken once a day called Isomertinib, which I will take for life.
I have been very fortunate not to have experienced any bad side effects to the treatment. I have two appointments at the hospital per month, the first for a blood test followed by one the following day to collect my next round of tablets, all being well with the blood results.
I never imagined after my diagnosis that I would still be here 3 years on and living a near normal life. I appreciate my experience is very different from others who have had or are undergoing general chemotherapy but I just wanted to share something positive, especially for those who have been recently diagnosed with EGFR type lung cancer.
We are all on our own journey but not alone. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help if you need it. Stay positive x
Thanks for replying,going down on Friday for test results out walking at the moment 
