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Advanced NSCLC palliative steroid care

Snoopy6691
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OH advanced NSCLC and last week handed over to hospice and palliative care only 

Has been given steroids and oh my, the difference.  4 days in there is less mucus, better appetite and its fab!  OK so the breathlessness is there but he can manage that with morph, oxygen and pacing

Our question is -  is there a huge fall coming after this high?   They said it was for a short time,   and he probably hasn't got months and months ahead, but you know in your gut that this is only masking things!

Any advice greatly received 

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  • I'm really pleased the steroids have had such a good impact on your OH Snoopy6691. It must be wonderful to see your OH with an appetite and a bit more energy again.

    Your husband's palliative care team should be able to answer your questions about the steroids but I hope this discussion that was started on the forum last year will help as well.

    I hope you hear back from some of our our members soon but if you'd like to get to speak with our cancer nurses about this, they're just a phone call away on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • I'm really pleased the steroids have had such a good impact on your OH Snoopy6691. It must be wonderful to see your OH with an appetite and a bit more energy again.

    Your husband's palliative care team should be able to answer your questions about the steroids but I hope this discussion that was started on the forum last year will help as well.

    I hope you hear back from some of our our members soon but if you'd like to get to speak with our cancer nurses about this, they're just a phone call away on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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