Sad and scared

Hi, my boyfriend has just found out that there's no more treatment available for his stage IV lung cancer.   There's a very small chance he can be a guinea pig on a new drug trial and his onc is looking into that.

Apart from just being with him when I can (we don't live together) I don't know what to do or think.  Everything just seems like a cliché. 

He's been given a prognosis of weeks and months rather than years. 

  • Hello Alisong,

    I’d like to give you a warm welcome to Cancer Chat and let you know that I am very sorry to hear about your boyfriend.

    It’s always good to have a chance to talk to people who are going through similar experiences. For that you have come to the right place.

    You might like to give our nurses a call on this free number 0808 800 4040. Their line is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and they may be able to answer some of the questions you may have about your boyfriend’s prognosis.

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator