Help with coping

It is ten months since I was diagnosed with lung cancer left lung and lymph nodes in chest plus paralysis of left vocal chord. For several weeks the intermittent pain in back shoulder, uper arm has been stronger, I am more fatigued and feel so weak when stood or walking. Also nauseous more often and under the weather. Is my condition worsening, am I on the way out. On the 19 th may I have my first ct scan scan since last October then I see oncologist 22nd may for results of radiotherapy done last October - November. I am trying to stay positive but deteriation is depressing me, I am not ready to die, is this the beginning of the end? I feel so sad.

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  • Please, please don't be depressed by second guessing what your results will be in a months time.  If they are good you will have wasted so much time worrying and if they are not what you would have hoped you will wish you had spent your time better.

    I last saw my oncologist 6 weeks ago when I found my cancer had spread and was incurable.  I have taken a hormone pill since then as experimentation because I didnt want chemo and have had my scans.  Tuesday I go back for results.  I refuse to waste these days worrying because who knows.  Life is precious - try to be positive, I know how hard it is.

    I hope you have some pain medication.  Am thinking of you and, believe me, I understand and empathise, with you, we all have those thoughts.  Let us know how you get on, please.

  • Knew mine was incurable from diagnoses last June but they tried to stop progression. It is a dreadful disease no matter where you have it. I have been on anti depressants for 3 weeks and I have remained calm, not depressed but sad. Have they given you a time scale, and how do people cope? Pray for a miracle they do happen, God bless.

     

     

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  • Knew mine was incurable from diagnoses last June but they tried to stop progression. It is a dreadful disease no matter where you have it. I have been on anti depressants for 3 weeks and I have remained calm, not depressed but sad. Have they given you a time scale, and how do people cope? Pray for a miracle they do happen, God bless.

     

     

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