Hi,
My mum has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer which she has secondary cancer masses in her ,adrenal glands spine and iliac bone. She is a type 1 diabetic and has a over active thyroid as well. I am just posting on this forum to see if anyone has been successful treatment with underlying health conditions . Any response would be greatly appreciated .
Hi Steve, my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma NSCLC in September.His cancer is in his right lung, ribs, spine, hip and femur and adrenal gland.
My dad has had Emphysema COPD for over 20 years and has had Atrial Fibrillation (a heart condition) for 4.5 years.
He’s had 4 cycles of chemotherapy Carboplatin and Paclitaxel and immunotherapy drug Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and Denosumab Bisphosphonate and now is on a maintenance treatment plan of just immunotherapy and the Denosumab which helps protect and strengthen the bones.
My dad has been on medication for the Emphysema and Atrial Fibrillation for years.
Has your mom had a biopsy yet?
Sending prayers for your mom and big hugs to you both. It’s a huge shock when you get this diagnosis whether it be you or a loved one xxx
Wow! wonderful news so glad you get you more years with him. They took a biopsy from her spine last week they said that was best place to take it as its on the nerve of the spine and on the outside if that makes sense . No compression on thr spinal cord yet which they are really happy with .So we are back next week to decide a course of action . Yes its a massive shock and especially when you read things on the internet regarding type 1 diabetics fight stage 4 lung cancer. Hope all goes well with your dad and he has many more sunrises with him x how long has your dad being fighting stage 4 forif dont mind me asking
We are praying for more years with him. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions and never knowing what’s going to happen next.He was diagnosed last September 2020.
Your mom may have mutations that make her a candidate for targeted therapy or immunotherapy.
I know people with diabetes do have treatment but you just need to be more careful with the steroids they give you with chemotherapy causing an increased sugar level.
I see it that my dads already being treated for Atrial Fibrillation so is on medication to stop that being an issue and he’s already on blood thinners so it’s protection from blood clots which treatment sometimes causes.
I hope your mom gets a treatment plan soon and can stop the cancer xx
Hi , my mum got her results last week shr has adenocarcinoma . She has beeb a bit up and down she received 5 days of radiotherapy on the mass on her spine . We go back tuesday to see the consultant to see what else can be done . Recently she has lost mobility in her left arm which is a bit concerning . How is your dad doing ?
Hi Steve, that is concerning about your moms arm is it pain that’s causing lack of mobility or numbness? Hopefully on Tuesday your mom will get a treatment plan that she can start very soon.
My dads doing ok thank you for asking (touchwood). He had a double dose of Immunotherapy Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) on the 5th February and he’s got his next one 6 weeks afterwards.
He’s feeling well and eating well which is a blessing xxx
We are not too sure my mum being mum just kind of brushes it off. Oh thats good keeping their appetite up sometimes is a challenge. So happy things are working for your dad
It could be the nerves being aggravated after the radiotherapy.Hopefully it’s temporary but definitely mention it at her appointment.
I hope your mom gets to start more treatment very soon.
We take each day at a time but we are so thankful my dads not feeling poorly and is able to eat well still xxx