Recently diagnosed with small cell lung cancer

Posted by larryd287 @larryd287, Mar 30 9:39am

After my recent diagnosis of small cell lung cancer, I found this forum and have found it an incredibly helpful resource for information. Thanks to all who share here. After a first round of chemotherapy, this past week I began radiation therapy and chemotherapy simultaneously. Besides some fatigue, things seem to be going well and I feel better than I have since the first noticeable symptoms appeared. I was a smoker for fifty years so getting the diagnosis was sobering but not shocking. So, I haven't any anxiety or depression as a result. I also have strong religious convictions and that is a great help too.

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frouke | @frouke | Mar 30 10:35am

Hi Larry, I wanted to say that I admire your mindset very much, getting a diagnosis of cancer is earth shattering for some of us, myself included, I also respect you for your acceptance of getting sick after smoking for many years, I failed miserably with this one too. You said that you have strong religious beliefs and that truly makes you a much stronger person and I’m now trying very hard to put more trust and faith in myself and God, I can already feel some good things coming my way, thank you for sharing your life, it’s very inspiring and I’m glad that I have found the best way to live my life, good luck with your journey to better health.

larryd287 | @larryd287 | Mar 30 12:07pm

In reply to @frouke "Hi Larry, I wanted to say that I admire your mindset very much, getting a diagnosis..." + (show)

Hi frouke, Thank you so much for the kind reply. Yes, it is much to take in and I understand how it can be more difficult for some. Please know your story is just as inspiring to me. That's what I like about this forum. Everyone helping others get through the journey. Take care and best wishes for better health for you.

denzie | @denzie | Mar 30 1:12pm

The LiveLung Foundation is sponsoring their Third Annual Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Summit. There will be some long term survivors there as well as some of the researchers who are leading research into small cell.

There are travel grants and caregivers are welcome.
https://www.livelung.org/sclcsummit

baseline55 | @baseline55 | Mar 30 9:40pm

I have stage 4 lung cancer diagnosed 7 months ago and have been using infrared saunas does anyone out there think that might help

Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Mar 31 3:27pm

In reply to @baseline55 "I have stage 4 lung cancer diagnosed 7 months ago and have been using infrared saunas..." + (show)

Hi @baseline55, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. If you feel good using the infrared sauna then it may be right for you, assuming your doctors are ok with it.
Do your lungs tolerate the heat ok?

Some search results: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=infrared%2Bcancer

maejackhudson3 | @maejackhudson3 | Apr 3 1:35pm

Hi
I have recently been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and will soon start radiation, chemo treatment. Can anyone tell me what I might be in for

denzie | @denzie | Apr 6 8:35am

In reply to @maejackhudson3 "Hi I have recently been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and will soon start radiation,..." + (show)

The concurrent chemo and radiation can be quite debilitating but it is the most effective treatment for the cancer.

Walk a little bit every day. Stay well hydrated. Rest when you need to.

Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Apr 9 1:43pm

In reply to @maejackhudson3 "Hi I have recently been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and will soon start radiation,..." + (show)

Hello @maejackhudson3 , Sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with SCLC. It's always difficult news to hear and difficult to share with others, especially in the early days when you are still trying to accept the news yourself.
It sounds like you have received your treatment plan. What type of chemo are you having? What stage are you, was the cancer found during a screening exam?

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