Octavia2018

I was diagnosed in December 22 with stage 2 lung cancer had upper left lobe removed through the VATS operation went well nothing in lymph nodes so I do feel really lucky starting chemo in 2 weeks as the cancer was 43 mm

[Kanafapot]

Hi Octavia

I had upper right lobe removed last May, with a tumour of 43mm and no spread detected. I decided against chemo as I was given the choice by the specialist. I felt at the time I couldn’t manage anymore treatment at the time. Only time will tell.

Anyway, wishing you all the best, love xx

[packla]

Hi Octavia 2018,

I had the same as you last year had the op on 27th July, lower left lobe lobectomy and followed by 4 rounds of adjuvant chemotherapy over 12 weeks. Had my first scan results in early February and I am all clear. I had the choice to have the chemo or not as there was no cancer left after the op so I went for the "belt and braces" route.

Hope it all goes good for all the best.

If you want to see my story go the campaign page on the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation website, search for Ian's story.

[21_er]

Good luck with the chemo you must feel so relieved with the result. Happy Easter enjoy

[JanetteR57]

Well done on being eligible for surgery and recovering well. VATS wasn't around when I had my open surgery to remove upper left lobe in December 2010 and told chemotherapy wasn't effective for the rare type I had (7cm mucinous adenocarcinoma) although in the years since then treatment recommendations have changed and I would have been offered it. hope it goes well for you.

[RoyCastleHelpline Partner Ask the Nurse Roy Castle]

Hello Octavia2018

Welcome to the forum and so sorry to hear you have lung cancer.

It is good to hear that you have recovered well and that your lymph nodes are clear.

You have a very positive attitude and as I am sure you know going forward now with chemo can be a daunting thought. Below I have placed a link to our booklet on chemotherapy which will give you an idea of what to expect from this treatment

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If there is anything else, you would like to discuss you can email ask the nurse at [e-mail] or call our free phone nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200 Monday to Thursday 0900-1700 and Friday 0900-1600

All the very best for your treatment

The Roy Castle Support Team

[Hidden in reply to RoyCastleHelpline]

Thank you for the link I will have a look at that I am back at work so booked a 6 days off after chemo and see how I go X

[Florrie63]

hi Octavia I had the same but the right lung I did have cancer in a lymph node and I did have chemo for three months weekly it wasn’t as bad as I thought it will wipe you out but the nurses help I would not be afraid about chemo I am clear of cancer now and have been for three years but I have a nodule in the left lung but it seems to be ok i also have copd in the left lung I wish you well for the future hope this has put your mind at rest xx

[Hidden in reply to Florrie63]

Congratulations on being cancer free I was worried about chemo but have been talking about it loads so bring it on I am ready to or this .

[Florrie63]

hi Octavia good for you I wish you well it will soon pass it seems a long haul at first but will be done and dusted quicker than you think good luck xx