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Stage III Lung Cancer: Fear of what’s to come

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 23, 2021 | Replies (14)

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@loribmt

Hello @billy1of3 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

Oh wow, getting news like that can sure clip you at the knees. I know you’re not looking for sympathy but I am truly sorry you’re facing this cancer journey. I can empathize with the fear and uncertainty from my own cancer story…though a completely different cancer.

If you are unable to have treatment, you mentioned “down the road” is six months. I’m reading between the lines gathering that you mean you’re in the final chapter of the proverbial book of life. Bill, are you alone? Do you have a support system? I’m also wondering if you’ve been in touch with a palliative care or hospice counselor. These caring professionals will be able to help set you up with a plan to be comfortable and help you make end of life decisions.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/palliative-care/about/pac-20384637
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life/in-depth/cancer/art-20047600
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/end-of-life-care/hospice-care/what-is-hospice-care.html
You should not be having to face the most frightening time of your life alone and without answers or support. Have you spoken to a social worker with your Oncologist? They will be able to help arrange a meeting with either a palliative care or hospice care worker to get you the assistance you need.

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Thanks Lori for your words of kindness and understanding. I have very much support from a large family and many friends. I’m just the kind of person that does much better when I know what’s coming next. I live in an independent living facility which is also an ALF. All I want is some type of road map so I have a pretty good idea of what to expect in the days to come.

I have contacted Hospice and they are great thanks again