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Living with lung cancer - Introduce yourself & come say hi
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My husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, about two weeks ago? The time is a blur. He just finished week one of 5 or so projected weeks of radiation. He wasn't feeling well, we thought it was a sinus infection and chest cold. He signed up for his VA benefits and his doctor sent him for a chest xray. Since then, CAT Scan, bronchoscopy, PET scan and endless blood work. The VA has been great, so far. Now we recognize what were likely symptoms that we just thought were just not related to anything serious.
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Hi McLeslie - I am sorry about your husband's recent diagnosis and that he is not feeling well. Yes, the symptoms mimic so may other things and it can come as quite a shock when you finally get the diagnosis. And that diagnosis is terrifying and difficult. Things do tend to settle down to a new normal however and I am praying for peace and healing for you both. Many survivors here and we are here for you.
@mcleslie - I also welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect. It's gut wrenching when you learn that your husband is ill. I almost lost my husband a couple of years ago to a bad virus. I know just what you mean when you say that life has been a blur. This is not an easy road. When I first was told that I had lung cancer 20+ years ago I don't think that I even could remember one test or scan from another. It was like someone put me on remote control while I walked around feeling sheer terror. I'm familiar with how the VA responds to medical problems and I must say that I'm impressed with the speediness that your husband has received treatment. What type of radiation is your husband receiving? What type of lung cancer does your husband have?
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Hello @mcleslie and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm sorry to hear of your husband's recent diagnosis of lung cancer. I can imagine the time is a blur for you both. Cancer is always an unsettling diagnosis that leaves everyone in a tailspin. I'm glad that he is getting good treatment from the VA.
You said that he had symptoms prior to the diagnosis that was related to lung cancer. If you are comfortable sharing more, what were those symptoms? What is his most difficult symptom now?