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Hi, had a telephone appointment with the Oncologist last week, and was decided by me and my wife not to go ahead with post surgery chemo, the life expectancy with or without chemo were very marginal so with the current problems with covid-19 I think we made the rite decision. just going to have 6 monthly scans now and see what happens.

Cheers all and Stay Safe

Dave

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Denzie

You’ve made a sane decision. I send hope that the next scan is issue free!

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Manninmaid

Difficult decision to make I am sure but seems a sensible one in the circumstances. It can presumably be reviewed when the current restrictions due to the risk of contracting Covid-19 are lifted. Hope the next scan brings good news. Take care and stay safe. x

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minustwothirds in reply toManninmaid

Thanks, no option for chemo after 3 months but we will just watch the scans.

Stay Safe

Dave

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RLP49

Hi, I made the same decision with my oncologist not to continue with the adjuvant chemo as the risks around Covid now outweigh the benefits.

Hope your post op recovery is continuing to go well.

Ruth

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minustwothirds in reply toRLP49

Alls well at the moment thanks,

Stay safe

Dave

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Hi Dave

There are very unsettling times for everyone during the covid-19 pandemic. It is good you feel it is the right decision for you and there will be your follow up review with your 6 monthly scans.

If you wish to discuss anything you can either email us at lungcancerhelp@roycastle.org or you can call our freephone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200

Stay safe and well

The Roy Castle Support Team

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