Recurrence

[miasam]

Just found out that th cancer is back in my husbands lung there thinking maybe take rest off lung away my husband is 72 will he manage with 1 lung as his also got copd also will it stop it coming back .we go back to see oncologist on Monday hoping somewhere on here has been through the same thing. Thanks carol

[jillygirl]

He should be fine, I am 67 and had my rightlung removed. Doing fine. Gone nearly 4 years now. I was told they wont operate, if they dont think it is going to do any good. Surgery is very good nowadays and at least it removes the cancer almost 98% of cases.

I know a relation who has only half a lung left . He is in his 90s and still gets around.

Good luck to your hubby. xx

[miasam in reply to jillygirl]

Thank you he had half removed the first Time and it came back a year later nearly too the day x

[jillygirl in reply to miasam]

Wish him all the best. I got a secondary tumour but that was on my adrenal gland. They removed that 1 year ago.

Its such an awful disease to get. Lets hope you get some good news soon. xx

[miasam in reply to jillygirl]

Up date on my husband they are hopefully going to operate again to take rest off lung so hopefully that will sort it out They thought it had gone to the glands in the middle off the 2 lungs but had an ebus and biopsy done and said what they took showed no cancer doctor said she can't garentee it's not there as needle biopsy only takes small amounts .but it does meet they are considering the operation were if it had off been there they wouldn't off. Carol

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle in reply to miasam]

Hi Carol

Thanks for the update on your husband. It is encouraging that the needle biopsy showed no cancer and it is good that you are being well informed by the doctor, that although no guarantees , surgery is still an option.

Please keep us posted how things go and if you need to talk we are here on the Helpline 0333 323 7200 (option 2)

All the best

Roy Castle Support Team

[miasam in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

haven't been on here for a while but thought I would give you an update my husband had more off his lung taken a way they left a small piece off lung at the top there .he came home after 8 days but was taken back in 4 days later he went in too have operation on the 4 August and was taken back in on the 15th he had a really bad infection he was in hospital up until last Friday 18th off November his now home still very weak and has lost 3 half stone but at least his now home Carol

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle in reply to miasam]

Dear Carol

Thank you for the update on your Husband. Sorry you have both had such a gruelling time and in Hospital for so long. Great he is home for your both. I take it you have plenty support at home and nurses are attending.

Please keep us posted when you can.

All the best

The Roy Castle Support Team

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear Carol

Sorry to hear of the recurrence of your Husbands cancer in his lung. I am sure you must have many questions you would like answered and hope that you are able to do this at your Husbands appointment today with the Oncologist.

It is a stressful time , creating a lot of anxieties about the present moment and the future; it is good to read 'jillygirl's reply to your post and in a positive response from first hand experience.

The lung cancer specialist nurse will be able to provide lots of information, which you may receive at the appointment today; this may include informing you that your Husbands COPD and general health will be assessed prior to surgery.

We have a variety of information booklets we can send out to you if you wish on (Surgery for lung cancer) and (Lung Cancer answering your questions)

Please do not hesitate to call us if you would like to speak to someone on our free helpline number

0333 323 7200 (option 2)

You can also view / request information online at roycastle.org/ayqpack

We are thinking of you both and please know that we are here as a support.

Kind regards

Roy Castle support team