amanda33herts Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 hi im 33 and my husband is 38 , he was diagnosed 2 years ago and has had chemo and radiopherapy without much change to the tumor but no growth untill now. A few months ago he started to feel tired and started coughing since january he has lost about 5 stone but it has been a slow loss not quick and he had cut out all bad foods and beer so we could justify it . Last week he started getting tummy pains and had to go to hospital as they wondered if it was an ulcer. A ct showed the tumor had spread and from a previouse scan we iknew it had grown but never knew it had spread. Well we now feel as we did 2 years ago like our world has come crashing down.But the difference is we did feel like this 2 years ago and 2 years here we are still to tell the sory so thats posotive. Steve my husband is getting stronger everyday mentally and physiclly as this disease has not changed our lives atall in the last 2 years we carried on as normal ,there had been no stays in hospital no infections ,we have been very very lucky .So this little hurdle wont change us its just a bleep.We are off to oncologist to arange next lot of chemopherapy so i will update you all later. steve is 38, 2 years ago 3 inch tumor found wrapped round bronchi and in right lung,small nodes in left lung biopsis were all inconclusive then they diagnosed him. inoperable incurable they said. chemo started novemeber 2005 -may 2006 radiopherapy may 2006 novemeber 2007 nodes in behind the bowle and a small mass found . treatment to comence shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Amanda - Sorry to hear about your husband but you came to a GREAT place to talk and share information. Keep us informed on how he is doing!! Good luck and may God Bless you both! Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Amanda, Welcome to the boards. You will find so much info and support here. I will keep you both in my prayers as you prepare to begin the fight again. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 you came to the right place. your positive attitude will serve you well. keep us posted, and god bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Amanda, welcome to lchelp. I hope your husband gets good results with his new treatment. My daughter's name is Amanda and she is 30. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Amanda welcome to the board. As you see there are many caring people on here. I am sorry his LC has spread. I hope they can start treatments for him soon. You guys have great attitudes and that is half the battle. Never Give UP!!! We are always here for you. We have walked in your shoes be it the victim or the caregiver. So we know what you are going through, Keep that positive attitude... and keep us posted on his progress and treantments. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome Amanda, sorry to hear that you are on the roller coaster again, I think you are smart to focus on the positive. Let us know what we can do to help. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome. I hope your husband gets a treatment plan that gives him a good result. Let us know what it is. There are many new chemos and options open to him. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Amanda, Welcome to the site. I was also diagnosed a little over two years ago. You just have to do what you are doing. That is to do what ever it takes to control or knock it down. Keep us posted. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome, Amanda. Your positive attitude is wonderful. I think it's important. It sounds as tho. you are working hard to remain positive. Keep it up. I've had your experience. A year and a half after my first surgery, the cancer returned in the other lung. We were devastated But, 3 years later I'm still around and cancer free (at least for the moment.) After you see the oncologist, please let us know what your husband's treatment plan will be. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofcharlie20 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Hi Amanda, It sure does look like that you and your husband have nice sunny dispositions That will definitely be a positive force through this little bump. Keep up the great work you guys Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanda33herts Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thankyou for all your responses. Well yesterday evening went really well , i could even say fantastically well. The oncologist said what spread there is in the abdomen area is minimal he was very upbeat about the next lot of treatment and has sorted that out for next friday . I drank a bottle of cava to myself to celebrate the news. So no things dont seem so bleak , sounds silly doesnt it as the lung cancer is still there and it has started to grow slightly but to know its very minimall secondaries is such good news. I dragged him round the shops today ,well he had no choice as i was pushing him in a wheelchair first time his done the xmas shopping with me so was a lovely day. Love and prayers to you all. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Amanda - I am SO happy for you both. Keep up the good work!! Prayers - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Amanda - I am SO happy for you both. Keep up the good work!! Prayers - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Welcome, Amanda. I hope your husband's treatment is very successful. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I'm sorry your husband is having to go through this. Do you know what type of lung cancer he has, and what stage he is? It's also helpful with you could share what kind of chemo's he has had so far. It's helpful for us to get as much information as we can, to better help you. Has he ever had a PET scan or even a bone scan? (you can look at my profile below and get an idea of how more information is helpful to us.) I wish you both all the very best. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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