Immunotherapy: How many lung cancer patients are 5 yrs post diagnosis?

My husband has stage iv lung cancer and advanced COPD. He just had his first treatment on Dec. 10th. He is getting two different chemo drugs and one immunotherapy drug. He is not feeling well at all Just sleeps a lot and hardly is eating. Has nausea. This will be a long road for both of us and you and your husband. Hopefully your husband will try and eat and do what is recommended. My husband will not do any of the things that the doctors would help him in feeling better. Did your husband get his first treatment yet? How is he feeling? How are you doing?

@surviver, I'd like to add my welcome. May I ask what type of lung cancer you had? How are you doing now?

Hi, My husband had adenocarcinoma. We are waiting for the staging from mayo!

Welcome to Mayo Connect @aluczkow. Did your husband have surgery? Do they know any more about the type yet, non-small cell? Any cancer diagnosis can be tough to deal with, are you holding up ok?

Yes, my husband had a lobectomy three weeks ago and is doing well. I'm just reading and trying to find out as much as I can about the treatment options, what others are going through... We don't know the exact stage or treatment options. yet. We do know that it is mucinous adenocarcinoma. Hoping to find out more by reading and connecting to people who have this type of lung cancer.

Hi, I had a LUL lobectomy at the Mayo in September and it was also a mucinous adenocarcinoma, 2cm. Fortunately, it was Stage 1A2 so no further treatment. I wish your husband well. Speaking of husbands, mine was the best caretaker one could ask for and that definitely helped in my recovery. It appears that you will do the same for your husband since you are reaching out for answers. You will be needed and much appreciated, I’m sure. ☺️

@aluczkow, I add my welcome. You and @slaw61, who also has mucinous adenocarcinoma of the lung, may be interested in these related discussions:

- Mucinous adenocarcinoma of lung Stage 1
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mucinous-adenocarcinoma-of-lung-stg-1/
- Mucinous adenocarcinoma: Anyone treated with Tabrecta (capmatinib)?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-been-diagnosed-with-mucinous-adenocarcinoma/
@slaw61, you must've been relieved that surgery was the only treatment necessary. You mention that your husband was a great caregiver. What tip would you offer other caregivers that you appreciated through the diagnosis process, surgery or recover?

My husband has always been the best thing that has happened to me. He is a natural caregiver because he listens, empathizes and lets me vent when needed. I think that is especially helpful when going through a tough time.