Lung cancer

Was diagnosed with non small lung cancer in Jan... Went through 20 sessions of radiotherapy. Only to find out the radiotherapy. Had fractured 2 of my ribs. And the cancer has spread to the ardelene gland. Last pet scan gett the results next week. Praying its staying where it is. And that they can operate.. Immunotherapy was mentioned..   

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  • Sorry to hear of your situation. I too was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer, following an incidental finding on a CT scan in January. Quite a shock as I have never been a smoker. 

    I have heard very positive things about immunotherapy.  In my mind, it seems logical to use your own immune system to deal with cancer cells - sounds less damaging than chemo or radiotherapy.

    Best wishes.

  • I had ct scan for base scan after endometrial and they found 2 x 3.5 shadows either side of me spine ( chest level), waiting for pet scan really worried. I’ve never smoked and no symptoms of anything, not sure of just all in my head but feel a tightness in my back just below my shower bladesby spine, never had before told me am hoping that’s just panic

  • Mario, I can really sympathise - waiting is awful.
    I had very mild back ache behind my shoulder blade (while waiting for surgery) but of course back ache can be due to all sorts of things including infection.  I don't know, I'm not medically trained, but I would take comfort from the fact that both sides have the same appearance - I'd have thought that would be unlikely if they were tumours.  I hope your PET scan goes well.  Try not to dwell on your worries (easier said than done I know) and find some distracting activity that you enjoy. 
    Very best wishes.

  • I think just finishing my brachytherapy for endometrial everything is just so scarey at moment. If pet scan shows nothing will they do a biopsy still, and if shows something do they do a biopsy to see what is. I’ve heard they painful, do u mind me asking what they found on ur ct

  • Yes stsge2 non small lung cancer said it was treatable radiation fractured 2 of my ribs. And spread it to the ardelene gland.... Pet scan will see tell if it's spread. If it stays on the gland. Then they will operate. And  immunotherapy.... I'm now at stage 4.

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