Stage 4lung cancer

[Debbie115]

Hi,my name is debbe, lm 58 years old,I was diagnosed with nsc lung cancer stage4 ,it was discovered while having an xray for something else just a few weeks ago,I'm just waiting for a date to start chemo

[Millisa]

Hi Debbie sorry to hear of your news. Why are you stage 4? And what sort do you have? You will feel much better about things once you've started treatment. The days before hand are the worst.

Millisa x

[Debbie115 in reply to Millisa]

I'm stage 4 because its in both lungs and in my glands

[SAH1]

Best wishes to you debbe. As Millisa says, you'll feel better once you start treatment, I found the waiting around the worst part.

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Dear Debbie

Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. It must have been quite a shock for you processing it all. The waiting seems to be the worse for lots of people as Millisa and SAH1 have experienced.

We have lots of useful information on our website roycastle.org where you can request booklets to be posted out to you if you prefer. All the information is written specifically for lung cancer (including chemotherapy)

If you have not been allocated a lung cancer specialist nurse, you can request one from either the GP or the Specialist. They provide invaluable support, advice and information.

Cancer Research UK is a great source for information and current clinical trials, their website is cancerresearchuk.org

Macmillan Nurses helpline number is 0808 808 00 00

If you wish to discuss anything you can call us on our free nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

Wishing you all the best with your chemotherapy

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Debbie115 in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Thank you so much for info ,l do have a very nice nurse specialist

[jonnyd01]

Hi...so sorry to here that....your head must be all over the place.....glad you have found this site...we are a friendly bunch who may not have all the answers,but are always here to listen...as we are all on our own journey with l/c....allways remember You are not alone. John x

[Debbie115 in reply to jonnyd01]

Thanks

[stutheit]

Hi my name is also Debbie I'm 58 and have stage 4 lung cancer I was diagnosed a year ago after a CAT scan for a ATV accident it's a rough road but hang in there you can do it

[Debbie115 in reply to stutheit]

Thanks how strange to be the same age and name as me ,it must be fate ,how are you doing? !m just waiting for a date to try chemo,just want to start it and get it over with ,they found my cancer with a xray for my lupus, which has flared up due to stress

[Vivienneann]

Hi, I know how you feel, I'm 55 & same happened to me but mine is stage 3 3 nodes affected. Started my 4th round of chemo this week, my last scan showed a 20% reduction so there is hope & light at the end of the tunnel

Keep your chin up & take good care of yourself

Once you get your regime sorted you'll feel better

Wishing you all the best

Viv

[Debbie115]

Thanks viv I start chemo this Tuesday so fingers crossed

[justshight84]

have u started chemo yet?did I read that you have lupus also?my mum's just about to start chemo for tumour in lung but has systemic lupus..been worried about how she will cope with it