Lung Cancer

In Five years ago I had surgery and chemo for lung cancer in my right lung and in May of this year my "5 years being cancer free" and I was loonking forward to reaching that milestone - A few weeks ago I was told I have a new tumour in my other lung which is inoperable as my disected lung wouldn't cope if the other one were to collapse during any surgical intervention - this removes chemo as an option this time - I am to start 33 days of radical radiotherapy very soon, but I am struggling this time to stay ahead of the game and positive and almost afraid to ask questions, when normally i would want to know everything, life is tough at the minute, but i really don't enjoy fuss or platitudes...... I have lots of funny stories from my first encounter with Cancer, buthis time it doesn't feel that way......

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    I totally understand. I was just diagnosed with lung cancer and lost my right upper lobe. Am very worried about the same thing happening. But I guess u have to figure, u don't really know where u came from or why and u really don't know where or  when u are going, so I guess the message is to slow down and enjoy every single moment that we are blessed with. Hope and pray u r feeling better.

    Shana

     

     

  • hi  shana,iam having a lobectomy on the 17th of march.did you have nsclc or sclc?iam dreading the op.how long was you up and about again after your op?hope you dont mind me asking.kate x

  • Hi kate. I had Nsc. My op was 5 hours and I had a lot of pain. But was in in the hospital with good iv meds! Be sure to get enough pain meds for when u r home. It took about 3-4 weeks of slow sleepy recovery. Doing a little more each day. It's been 8 weeks now and I still have pain. Not as severe but very tender. I wish u the best. Will pray!                  

    Shana

     

     

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  • Hi kate. I had Nsc. My op was 5 hours and I had a lot of pain. But was in in the hospital with good iv meds! Be sure to get enough pain meds for when u r home. It took about 3-4 weeks of slow sleepy recovery. Doing a little more each day. It's been 8 weeks now and I still have pain. Not as severe but very tender. I wish u the best. Will pray!                  

    Shana

     

     

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