I am Sandra. I live in Phoenix,AZ I was diagnosed in January with Stage 4 small cell lung cancer. My x-ray showed my mass is 5". My oncologist admitted me into the hospital for my first chemo round. I had my first Pet Scan in Feb, it showed my cancer spread to my lymph nodes , liver. I had an MRI and it showed lesions in my brain. She put me on short term disability. I was out of work for 7 weeks. I am still going through Chemo. I have 2 more rounds out of 6 to go, then another pet scan and then I will find out her plan. A few weeks ago I had another pet scan, it showed progress in my lymph nodes and my liver, but not my lung I sill have a mass and an infection on my lung. I am a little scared what the next plan will be after my next pet scan. For 10 days I took an antibiotic. I still have the darn cough. Months ago I lost my voice, it is coming back slowly.
I have the chemo side effects and the weirdest thing is the weekend before my chemo treatment I get really bad cramps on my butt cheek so horrible I cry for days. I told my Dr, she thinks it could be not enough electrolytes.
I have been back to work a month now. I am still tired every day, I get tired walking but I make myself do things and of course some days are better than others. I had to come back to work, being home was driving me crazy and of course financially.
I have a great support system, my boyfriend is the best, my family and friends.
Sorry for going on. That's some of my story.
Sandra Z