Cindykem

So a lot has happened since my first post in December. My husband had a pet scan on Christmas eve. The day after Christmas we found out he has stage 4 extensive. Mets to his brain, lymph nodes, other lung, bone (spine) and adrenal glands. He was hospitalized the day after Christmas and had the tumor removed from his brain the following day. He came through surgery great and they did gamma knife the following week. We found that he has tested positive for a gene mutation, which we have been told is good news. He started Traceva, which has caused a rash. So much has happened so quickly, we don't have much time to be sad about what is going on. The oncologist has been wonderful. He is looking for clinical trails throughout the US that may extend my husband's life. THANKS for all the email of concern!

Hello all! I came across this blog during my internet search on trying to help my husband cope with his new diagnosis. I am truly inspired by the stories and have let go of some of the anger I am feeling. My husband is 44 years old and was just diagnosed (12/5) with lung cancer, NSC Adenocarcinomas in the right lung. Our journey started with him being short of breath and not feeling well. I took him to the emergency room where the CT scan revealed he had pulmonary embolisms in both lungs and a tumor in his right lung. At this point he has only had a biopsy of the tumor in his right lung and we have been told his lymph nodes are enlarged in his chest. First doctors apt on 12/9/12 we were told it is inoperable (at this point) because there are several small masses on his left lung as well. We are waiting for the insurance company to approve the Pet scan which will be scheduled right away. His cancer has not been staged yet. He starts chemo (Carboplatin, Avastin, Alimta) on 12/19. We are devastated and scared not knowing what tomorrow will bring. We have 2 children (16 & 12). I have read that a positive attitude is half the battle. I really need suggestions on how to help my husband cope so he can physically and mentally prepare for the long road ahead.