Anyone living long-term with DIPNECH on lungs?
I have written on this form before. I am 71 and was diagnosed with very slow growing neuroendocrine tumors on my lungs 8 years ago. No treatment at all . Two years ago I had lower left lobe removed as one small tumor changed . I saw my oncologist yesterday for my 6 month blood and scan / X-ray. I was very happy and fortunate to get a stable , no change report . My encologist said I could go on like this forever ( although I live in constant fear ). Is there anyone who has this neuroendocrine dyptic tumors that is leading a long life with little or no treatment. My only problem is I get out of breath when I climb stairs or any upgraded hill. I can live with this. Just want to know if anyone else has been living a long time with this. My doctor called this a condition I could live with rather than a cancer ( even though it is )
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Hi rogo yes I live with diagnosis of DIPNECH & lung neuroendocrine cancer (Typical tumor)confirmed by lower left lobectomy 2012 ..so long term. The cough which was totally exhausting and so severe causing umbilical hernia did quiten down somewhat after surgery however gradually became chronic again. I was put on lanreotide injection every 28 days initially, certainly helped calm things down. I experience flushing more often now and my injection is 21 day intervals now to try help with that. I’m 66, live in Ireland