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Adenocarcinoma - newly diagnosed

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Jul 17, 2023 | Replies (164)

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@pixiedust

Yes, they also said mine was IIIB...but I'm 77 years old, so I think that's part of it as well as the degree of difficulty getting at the lymph nodes. The radiation was not easy, but I think the chemo was worse...at the 6th week. What a mess I was..it made me so sick with nausea, diarrhea, and extreme fatigue. But the last one was not so bad as they upped the anti-nausea med. They also put me on Omeprazole 40mg and Sucralfate for the "acid reflux". Personally, I don't think it does much, but I will finish taking it. I truly believe that the surgery is not an option at this point, so not sure what the immunotherapy will do other than buy a little time. I did look up the side effects of Imfinzi - not pretty 🙁

Anyway, you keep us posted as well. Sending hugs..
Sandy

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I have lung adenocarcinoma diagnosed September 2022 and have had different chemo therapies and Keytruda. I feel as you do, tired and sick. Last week was especially bad as I took levofloxacin along with the chemotherapy for suspected pneumonia. Not doing that again. Keep your spirits up. I guess we just have to be patient. I hope you feel better soon. Diane

I have reflux, not due to chemo, just due to a condition. The webmd website for GERD triggers might offer some hints that can help while you go through this. I drink hot chamomile tea with some meals, too. https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/triggers