Newly diagnosed

Hi, Don't really know where to start or what to say so I'll keep it brief. In a nutshell, my 48 yr old husband, - non smoker- has just been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma in both lungs. Gutted is an understatement!. He has PET scan tomorrow but early indications would suggest the lung cancer is secondary. I can't begin to tell you what's going on in our heads but my main concern is dealing with my 8yr old son who absolutely dotes on his dad. I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for by talking on here but lying here wide awake at 02.38 am sharing this with whoever is listening seemed like a good idea. So to whoever reads this, thank you.

  • Just popped in to say that we are thinking of you both Northern Bird. I was sorry to hear of your dear hubbys diagnosis. How terrible for you both to have to face this! I am sure you have many questions to ask the oncologist when you see them next. One positive thing is that these oncologists are really clever and dedicated and will know whats best treatment to keep it at bay. I think not curable means that the cancer can't be totally eliminated = but it doesn't mean that it cant be treated. These are things to discuss with the doctors. Be assured of our thoughts and care at this bleak time.

    xx

    steven

  • Well we're now 4 months down the line, thanks to anyone who reads this and takes the time to reply. Back in jan my 48 yr old husband ( non smoker) was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, it had spread to his bones and as such recieved palliative chemo. Having had 3 sessions at 3 weekly intervals the oncologist sent him for aCT scan which has identified little success with the treatment and also that the cancer has now spread to the liver. Subsequently the decision has been made to stop the chemo. Being a non smoker, the oncologist has informed us that there is a 10% chance that he may have a certain mutation that would mean he could be given chemo via tablet with a better chance of relieving the symptoms etc..... He has been put on a list for a biopsy in order to find out whether this is the case. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of this kind of treatment and what exactly it means to us. I fear it may be too little too late as things are progressing at such  a pace.

    Many thanks 

    Jo