Symptoms of stage 4 lung cancer - diagnosed 1 month ago

Posted by stramont @stramont, Oct 21, 2023

I have Stage 4 lung cancer and A-Fib. I’ve been blaming SOB, fatigue, cough, balance issues on A-Fib. During tests at Mayo for Cardiac Ablation, a chest x-ray showed mass in lungs. Diagnosis Stage 4 Sept. after CT scan, PET scan, MRI Brain scan, Bronchoscopy Oct. 13. Scheduled consult 10/24 for treatment options. Since diagnosis I now have pressure in back and chest, no energy, shakiness, loss of balance, and loss of voice. I was hoarse 2 days b4 the bronchoscopy but it’s advanced to loss of voice. Is this a natural progression and does treatment relieve symptoms? Any suggestions to restore my voice? Thanks for any insights.

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Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Oct 24, 2023

@stramont, Welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad that others have piped in and welcomed you too. The symptoms that you are experiencing are likely related to the lung cancer. When I was diagnosed, I was struggling with the pressure from the lymph nodes that were quite enlarged and working overtime. I felt so much better after I started treatment. Your consult appointment was today, was that with an oncologist? Did they share a treatment plan yet?

stramont | @stramont | Oct 24, 2023

In reply to @lls8000 "@stramont, Welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad that others have piped in and welcomed you too...." + (show)

Actually, I’m waiting for my appointment to begin. Thanks for your response, though!

stramont | @stramont | Oct 24, 2023

Oncologist recommended Immunotherapy w/o Chemo! I’m so glad. Infusion every three weeks with monitoring in three months. Can’t wait to get started!!

pb50 | @pb50 | Oct 24, 2023

In reply to @stramont "Oncologist recommended Immunotherapy w/o Chemo! I’m so glad. Infusion every three weeks with monitoring in three..." + (show)

That’s great news!!

stramont | @stramont | Oct 24, 2023

Prayers answered! Thank you for sharing my good news!

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 30, 2023

In reply to @stramont "Oncologist recommended Immunotherapy w/o Chemo! I’m so glad. Infusion every three weeks with monitoring in three..." + (show)

@stramont, when do you start treatment? How are you doing?

stramont | @stramont | Oct 31, 2023

I’m scheduled for initial consult with a local oncologist tomorrow and will be given a schedule of treatments. I’m experiencing some back/chest pressure and increased coughing and overall low energy, not everyday but often. Thank you for reaching out to me. It’s when you have challenges like this that you realize what a gift some people can be! I feel blessed to have found this site!

pb50 | @pb50 | Oct 31, 2023

In reply to @stramont "I’m scheduled for initial consult with a local oncologist tomorrow and will be given a schedule..." + (show)

I’m sending good JuJu your way!!

Lisa, Volunteer Mentor | @lls8000 | Nov 1, 2023

In reply to @stramont "I’m scheduled for initial consult with a local oncologist tomorrow and will be given a schedule..." + (show)

@stramont, I hope your appointment went well. When you know that you have cancer, and are feeling worse, it's not very hopeful. Be assured that treatment should help. Based on your increased symptoms, are they able to start treatment fairly soon?

anniebannie | @anniebannie | Nov 3, 2023

In reply to @stramont "I so appreciate that suggestion. Fortunately, my son/daughter-in-law will be with me and I will assign..." + (show)

I’ve been a lung cancer client (don’t want to use the word Patient) since May 2018. The patient portal is a wonderful tool for keeping you abreast of all things associated with your care, including doctor’s notes of your visits.

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