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Hi Everyone- just wanted to give an update on my brother . He’s had another scan - after chemo no 3 - I have to be honest we’ve been very anxious about the results. He set off doing very well & then took a drop. He lost 5 kilos in 3 weeks - appetite went - ulcers - constipation etc . The results today were very positive- his tumors have shrunk & the ‘ fluffiness ‘ in his lungs has all but disappeared. We are over the moon as you can imagine . He’s having one more full treatment & then one of the chemotherapy drugs will go - he’s continuing with one chemo & immunotherapy on a maintenance programme. He’s struggling to take care of himself but we can deal with that. Just wanted to post for anyone who’s in our position & maybe just starting out. Thanks again for all the support xxxxx

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Ellejayb

Fantastic news. There is a lot of hope out there you know - and happy full lives. Very cheering to read this.

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Brianderrick12 in reply to Ellejayb

Thankyou- it’s not easy - my brother is unstable & a whole host of other things - the result has spurred him on to continue- we’re more positive now about the next few months - hope is out there xxxx

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Ellejayb in reply to Brianderrick12

Oh yes, hope is out there in shovelfuls. You’ve done brilliantly. Although it must be very hard.

That’s amazing news long May it continue xx

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Brianderrick12 in reply to Cockailschemocancer

Thankyou xxxx

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Thank you for sharing the good news about you brother, which will be encouraging for others.

Hope all continues to go well for him.

Kind regards

The Roy Castle Support Team

Ask the nurse 0800 358 7200

Monday -Thursday 0900-1700

Friday 0900-1600

lungcancerhelp@roycastle.org

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sassassas

Oh that's made my day! What amazing news, Brian. So pleased for him...and of course for you and the rest of you family. You and your siblings are clearly a brilliant support network for him. xx

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Brianderrick12 in reply to sassassas

Thankyou xxx

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JanetteR57

so pleased to hear he's responding to the treatment and that you're able to support him rebuild his strength... onwards and upwards... always good to hear more positive news... thanks for posting.

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ginkgo

That's wonderful news. Long may it continue.

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Brianderrick12 in reply to ginkgo

Thankyou

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