A bit late but advice please

I had lung cancer 2 1/2 years ago it was removed by surgery taking the top lobe of my right lung away, I was to poorly at the time to have the usual chemo as I was still not well from thr open heart surgery 2 years earlier. Well its back I dont know much yet as i'm going to talk to my consultant this afternoon about where do I go from here, would some body please tell me what questions I should be asking? My Husband and Son will be with me as i'm sure I wont be able to take it in, Last time I was given this news all I did was cry , I just hope I have long enough to see my first Grandchild due in July.

Sorry for such a late post but dident know where to start.

Thanks a million

Susan

  • I may not be the best person to give advice but I will have a try.  You will want to know how far the cancer has progressed and to what stage.   What options are possible for treatment and what percentage of success would be expected?  These - I would have thought - are the main questions and further questions would depend on the answers to them.  Take a notebook or piece of paper so you can jot down notes so that you don't forget anything important.    I am not the most knowledgeable person here by any stretch of the imagination but as you are going to see the consultant today I thought that someone should perhaps respond asap.

    This reply is a bit back to front.  I want to say how sorry I am that you are in this situation after having already been through the mill a couple of years ago.  Please do come back and tell us how the discussion went (if you feel up to doing so); I and others here can then chat further.  Annie

  • Thank you for your reply Annie, Well I dident find out much yesterday as it will all depend on the PET scan which i'm having tomorrow, All I know is it's in my windpipe now, i'm praying to be be here when my Grandchildren !!! yep Grandchildren are born , My Son called from having there scan this morning to tell us they are expecting twins, they have been trying for so many years, so much to look forward to but with all this sadness now , seems life gives with one hand and takes with another, but if i dont make it I will know he has the Family he so desperatly wanted. No doubt i eill be back with more questions as the treatment starts ,Thank you for a wonderful site which helps us all in our hours of need.

    Susan 

  • Well the good thing is that you made contact - it's a good start.  I came across this forum almost a year ago and found myself wanting to talk and share experiences.  It has been good for me and I hope for others also!  How are you feeling within yourself? The prospect of being a grandmother (twins! wow!) is exciting and I can understand the added concern in your prognosis.    As you say - bittersweet - but the prospect of holding your grandchildren would be wonderful.  Keep in touch and let us know how the PET goes.  Annie