My husband was diagnosed with the same he is 72 it is a difficult journey, we both turned to Macmillan and have had counselling it helps talking to someone who doesn't know you as you can say and express what ever you want, it's not easy it takes over your whole life appointments, hospital etc, but you must try and stay positive and look after yourself, 

Gosh, I'm really sorry to hear about your husband, 46 is so young. Do you know what type of lung cancer it is? It knocks you for six when you find out. Hopefully when you meet the doctor on Tuesday they'll provide more information and what plans they have. I hope all goes well.

Hi Tracy. My partner was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in August. He is having his end chemo se§ion this week. He is 49, 50 in November. 8 weeks ago we had a normal life. I now feel as if we live in a cancer bubble. Every time I look at the tv there is a reminder and it is hard to remember what normal conversation was like before we entered the bubble. I do know that as a partner we must take care of ourselves too. Don't know about you but I am beginning to feel the strain with worrying about everything and not being able to switch off and sleep at night. Thinkng of you. X

Hi. I am in a similar position in that my partner has been diagnosed with lung cancer and we have been told that we will not be together at Christmas.  That was six weeks ago. We tilt between some kind of normality based on denial and gallows humour. I try very hard to keep a brave face on as my daughter of 17 adores him and we'll someone has to hold it all together don't they but it is a huge strain. I have a full time job and while my company have been amazing I am a still working though a lot at home. My main problem at the moment is sleep. I can get to sleep but 3am I am wide awake and that's it done for the night. Still least the ironing is done and the kitchen floor cleaned. I am not eating well and seem to crave anything unhealthy and feel bloated and tired. It sucks big time.

my partner has this as well and its really hard and i am struggling but taking time with him to walk and eat is helpful- as has been family but non of this takes away the pain and loss i am feeling- and i hope that counselling may help but i have not sorted this as yet. Datyl who is only 50 starts his chemo this week- and this scares me as well. i tired a swim this week to do something for myself and this helped a very little bit. We are going to see our daughter this week - after the chemo - and i am scared she will be over come with sadness - at present as she is at univesity she does not live it the same way as me thankfullly- as the daughter and father relationship is so strong. I do wish you well and i am happy to keep talking via messages if you would like as writing down does help as well - take care and heres to finding strenghth - Tracey 

Thanks for taking the time out and replying. Squamous cell lung cancer & it's spread to his liver. Your right the emotions are just something else. It's like being on a roller coaster that has the most awful ups and downs. They think he's a good candidate for a clinical trial if he doesn't decide to do that he will be booked in for chemotherapy the week after. We are going seeing them next Wednesday. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do was tell the kids (well ones 22 19 & my youngest is 14). The youngest reaction worries me the most, just went it & that was that. Middle & youngest both have type 1 diabetes so with all that's going on in there daily life they now have this thrown in. Think I'm at a angry stage & ive turned off my emotions, I've decided to turn them Bk on Saturday. Will defo have a look for the FB page x

Hi Tracy, I'm sorry to see your husbands diagnosis. My dad was diagnosed with exactly the same, squamous cell carcinoma, stage 4 that had also spread to his liver. How is your husband at the moment?  Have they told you much about what the clinical trial entails?