Intro NSCLC stage 4

Evening 

 

Thought id introduce ourselves - I’m Wife to Steve who has just been diagnosed with stage 4 NSCLC spread into pleural cavity and lymph nodes. No symptoms other than tiredness. Found by fluke although now hospital have looked back they can see it in xrays from last June and November - no consolation. Given 6/9 months without treatment, 1/2 years if treatment works.

Steve is going to fight this as well as he can, we have a 16 autistic boy 

Unfortunately lots of options not open to us as Steve is type 1 diabetic with impaired kidney function so been told no to chemo and immunotherapy.

It’s EGFR mutation and we started afatinib last week. Fingers crossed.

  • Hi Steveswife 

    Welcome to the forum although I'm really sorry to hear about the news that brings you here. 

    We do have information on our website about NSCLC which you can find here but if you feel at any time it would be helpful to chat to one of our team of nurses then you can call them on 0808 800 4040. They are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

    Keep in touch here over the coming weeks and months. We do have a lovely community of people who will be able to share their words of support and advice. 

    Sending you both our best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator