Hi,
My name is Shirley and I am 65 years old. Last December I was diagnosed with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma lung to brain. My first symptoms were a loss of dexterity in my right hand and loss of balance followed by a seizure. I was rushed into emergency surgery to remove/debulk the tumor in my brain. I have since undergone cyber knife to kill the tumor bed in my head as well as aggressive radiation of chest as well as chemotherapy. The chest tumors are inoperable.
To date the brain tumor has resolved and a CT has revealed that the lung tumors have shrunk. I will have a PET later this month. I guess that will give a better picture of where I am and what further treatment I will receive if any.
Until recently I have been able to keep a pretty positive outlook, i.e. attitude of gratitude, etc. But lately I have found myself getting real depressed and angry. Altogether I'm just tired of this process. I'm tired of people always asking how I am; I'm tired of being bald; and I'm tired of being tired.
I'm sorry if this sounds real whiny, but that's where I am today. Can anybody relate?
