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Wife's Diagnosis SCLC- Chemo Next Week-What Should I Do?

Posted by bovic21 @bovic21, Feb 11 10:17pm

Hello, my wife had a biopsy of a lump on her neck on Jan. 31,2025. It was determined she has SCLC, An xray revealed a mass in our right lung. Met with an oncologist and he ordered a PET scan and MRI of the brian. The results came back and no other cancer locations were found, PTL!
A port was put in today and chemo starts next Tuesday. We meet with a radiation doctor Friday. Radiation treatments will start soon. Chemo treatment is carbopatin/etoposide.
Is there anything I can do to better help her with the chemo side effects? Anything I should get prior to treatments? And any other suggestions or comments on our journey?

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In reply to @bovic21 "@mamajite That is a great idea to ask about pre-meds before her next treatments. We will..." + (show)
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@mamajite That is a great idea to ask about pre-meds before her next treatments. We will do that.
My wife made a statement last night that I thought I would never hear from her. She said she is finally adjusting to the fact that she has cancer. After six months of chemo and radiation appointments, scans and MRIs, and all the rough side effects, she's come to a point where she sleeps better, enjoys life a little better and does not worry as much about what's around the corner. Surprising, I feel better now also.

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@bovic2, It took me a couple of years before I really got to that place of adjusting and acceptance. People ask how to get there, how to relax a bit, and learn to enjoy life again, and there is no right answer. It just takes time, and everyone will be different. I'm glad that you are both feeling a little better. Thanks for sharing.

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