what next?

My husband has been diagnosed with primary lung cancer, spread to the bones. He was on wonder drugs that attacked the proteins in the cancer cells. We were so happy with this treatment as it could be taken at home and was specifically targeted rahter than the 'scatter gun' approach of chemo. 

Sadly it didn't agree with him and he ended up back in hospital with a very bad reaction. So now chemo is the only option left for him to manage his illness. We have been told he will have 3 rounds of 2x does of chemo. 

I am really frightened to ask what happens after that. I know it will depend on how he reacts to the chemo. I know you shouldn't ask a question if you are not going to like the answer. But life at the moment is like walking on quick sand, I don't know if we are going to sink or get to the other side. All I can see in the future is terrifing and I am not even the one with cancer!!  Do others feel like this? 

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    I have been reading your posts anout your husband and I really admire your strength and positivity.  My mum was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer today which has also spread to her lymph nodes. She managed to beat it 5 years ago but unfortunately the cancer returned.  It has been a shock and my mum is being strong and upbeat, and along the way I am making sure she remains as optimstic as possible.  I know she is not telling me everything as she doesn't want me to worry, but as always going on google makes you worry more as you see more negative stories than succesful one's when incurable cancer is mentioned.  The oncologist has told her she will start chemo in a month as they need to do more tests to see which chemo treatment will be best suited for her.  I would really appreciate any advice you may have and how to handle things which can help my mum stay as strong as poss throughout this battle.  I admire all your bravery and as always will take each day as it comes.

     

    Thank you so much

     

    Jonsel