Stage 4 central mediastinal mass

[Guys17]

After a lobectomy 3 years ago, I now have a stage 4 central mediastinal mass. No reoccurrence in the lung or spread to other organs. I have been told that only palliative treatment is possible and offered (covid permitting) chemotherapy with immunotherapy. Has anyone experience of this cancer?

[Snackjack]

So sorry to hear that Cancer is back in your life. I had a lobectomy three and half years ago, still having check up's with consultant and must admit each time I go I keep expecting him to give me bad news. I really do hope that whilst you may have been told only palliative treatment is possible you can get the treatment that you need. Sending you lots of hugs.

[Guys17 in reply to Snackjack]

Thank you Snackjack for your care. Best of luck.

[katieoxo60]

Hello Guys 17, your post interested me as we just had a smilar experience sent home under palliative care supervision. I had not heard of Mediastinal disease or tumours till now . Apparently they can be benign or malignant, our family member also had Emphesema so we lost them quite quickly. They were stage four like yourself. Sorry I did not want to answer your post but it seems if caught early enough there are available treatments, but early symptoms often get put down to other things.

[Guys17 in reply to katieoxo60]

Hi katieoxo60. Thanks for your reply. We are sad to hear of your loss. We have arranged another chat with the oncologist and are now better prepared. Best wishes.

[katieoxo60 in reply to Guys17]

Many thanks for reply, good luck with your treatment if they change their minds.

[Megan321]

💖🙏

[Guys17 in reply to Megan321]

Thanks, Megan321.

[Ergendl]

Virtual ((((hugs)))).