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Is there hope for small cell lung cancer patients?
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Nov 2 7:35pm | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Hello @ohiogal8860, Cancer is way too common, and I'm sorry to hear that you and he are having to face this. He's fortunate to have you by his side.
I have to admit, I have been known to push back against treatments at first, especially when I'm feeling fine. I need time to process the gravity of the situation, and I need time to understand what's involved with the treatment options. In each case I have come to agree to a treatment that works for me. I think my husband has learned to watch this process play out, but I'm sure it's stressful for him too.
The questions you have about prognosis are best answered by his doctor. The final pathology from his biopsy will help to understand how aggressive the cancer might be.
Ask your husband to try to go into the appointment with an open mind. After he has time to digest what's in front of him, with treatment or without, get him talking about his concerns.
Is he experiencing any symptoms? Was the cancer found through lung screening?
Here's a link to a fairly extensive discussion regarding small-cell:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/wifes-diagnosis-sclc-chemo-next-week-what-should-i-do/
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@lls8000, the cancer was accidentally found during a CT of his abdomen he has once a year to check on his Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm graft from 2018. His only symptoms are weight loss without trying and a productive cough that is blood tinged, mainly in morning. No pain. He is keeping an open mind but he’s going to ask me what I think he should do and I don’t want to be the one making that decision. I’ve heard so many stories on how chemo rips the life out of you, killing off good cells, stealing your quality of life, and others who have had positive results. We are believers and want to give God the praise and glory for any healing that comes forth. We are trying to keep our faith but not easy when it seems like the diagnosis of doom.
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@lls8000, Thank you for the encouragement and for sharing the link to more discussions. I’m still learning how to navigate this site and appreciate that this group was formed for support for us that need it.