tweetona's Journey with Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer
Spouse/Partner: Lung Cancer > Non-Small Cell > Adenocarcinoma
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: about 9 years ago, Male, Age: 79, Stage IV, EGFR mutation positive: Don't Know
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Diagnosed
Oh No
Hello Cancer World, Never thought those words would be coming out of my mouth. What a shocking experience that day was, the day of my husbands "Death Sentence". Once in the Dr. office, it appeared that any/ all information was dumped in our laps like a ton of bricks. Not being prepared for the news the Dr "spit" out, I seamlessly mind checked out (bad thing to do), however I was in otter shock. Appeared to be no HOPE at that moment and was not sure how to cope with that big word. Still not sure I have fully swallowed that big pill.
Procedure or Surgery
Doctor says No surgery, would not be benificial
Drug or Chemo Therapy
My husband completed his 1st round of Chemo on 2/23/12. The procedure is simple and quite pleasant if you have a good nurse. During his treatment, I ran out to a local restaurant, ordered up some breakfast and hurried back to enjoy our breakfast in bed.LOL The day went by surprisingly fast.
Radiation
No Radiation scheduled, Doctor says no benefits from this procedure
Side Effects
Day of 1st Chemo treatment my husband was normal, (well as normal as can be-LOL). The following day he was feeling great, lots of energy, hungry and very enjoyable. 2nd day following chemo- Feeling good, still eating great, rest periodically 3rd day following chemo- Feeling the fatigue, still eats regularly, rests more often then day 3. 4th day following chemo- not such a good day, fatigued, nausea sits in for a minute but goes away, has slept most of the day.