Scared of it all.

Hi my name is Jan I'm 75 ,son living with me who work's night's, I was told in October i had lung cancer due to cough not going away, had all scans ect over last couple months which was hard but im proud i done it. I lost my daughter who was 28 of cancer 23 year's ago it's brought all this back and have many tears thinking again about it. I know I'm wobbling on, I'm due to have radiotherapy and chemotherapy end of month, 5 days week radiotherapy and one day week chemotherapy for 6 weeks, they were going to operate but decided the whole right lung would be removed surgeon decided not to would be to much for me. I'm so scared of side affects of treatments, I have 4 rescued doggies who are my life and worry I won't be able to look after them as i always have. Not only that i had camera put down my throat in December under anaesthetic and since then got really bad sore throat, had antibiotics for 2 weeks didn't do any good, am going back Dr tomorrow that is getting me down as my voice goes after while chatting ,I'm really feeling down at moment and i want to be strong and positive and fight this cancer, my son is my rock mentally he is brilliant and got friends and family who live away supported i know I'm luckier than some. Just wondering how other's cope i know been told we are all difference and side affects are not the same for us all. Sending love to you all let's hope one day this cancer won't be here anymore. 

  • Hi Devonpixie and welcome to the forum.

    I'm really sorry to hear about your diagnosis and for the painful memories it has understandably brought back. This must be incredibly difficult but I'm glad you've reached out to us as our members will understand what you are going through, so you are not alone, and hopefully some of them will stop by soon to offer their support and advice.

    I hope this information we have about radiotherapy and chemotherapy will address some of your concerns but if you'd like to discuss this, or anything else that is playing on your mind at the moment, with one of our nurses, you can do so on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They are very informative and will do all they can to answer your questions and support you at this time.

    We're thinking of you Devonpixie and wishing you all the best with your treatment.

    Kind regards,

    Steph Cancer Chat Moderator