2 weeks ago my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with mets to brain, spleen and pelvic bone, the tumours in his brain caused brain bleed and swelling, he started having seizures, his mobility and cognitive functions are impaired, the drs are talking brain surgery!! Anyone out there in a similar situation?? It's very distressing as I myself am fighting cancer. Any advice appreciated .
2 weeks ago my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with mets to brain, spleen and pelvic bone, the tumours in his brain caused brain bleed and swelling, he started having seizures, his mobility and cognitive functions are impaired, the drs are talking brain surgery!! Anyone out there in a similar situation?? It's very distressing as I myself am fighting cancer. Any advice appreciated .
Welcome! I’m living with stage 4 lung cancer which nodules had spread to liver and stomach. Did chemo treatments (Carbopltin, Pemetrexed , pembrolieumab) for 7 or 8 months. Tough road so went on Keytruda and have stayed the same since except do not get sick. Have blow out for a day and half and than feel good till next treatment. (Every 21 days). So far so good.
2 weeks ago my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with mets to brain, spleen and pelvic bone, the tumours in his brain caused brain bleed and swelling, he started having seizures, his mobility and cognitive functions are impaired, the drs are talking brain surgery!! Anyone out there in a similar situation?? It's very distressing as I myself am fighting cancer. Any advice appreciated .
@gprior , As if one person with cancer wasn't enough in your family. I hope you have some help and support. Are his doctors looking to relieve some pressure on the brain? Has targeted radiation been ruled out?
@gprior , As if one person with cancer wasn't enough in your family. I hope you have some help and support. Are his doctors looking to relieve some pressure on the brain? Has targeted radiation been ruled out?
My husband is going to have surgery this morn to remove the cancer ( tumours) from his brain. We are all hoping for the best outcome. After recovery they will start treatment on the lung spleen and pelvic bone..which is causing him a lot of pain. Chemo , immuno and radiotherapy have been recommended.
Removal of the brain tumours was optional but the swelling cant continue as it is not being controlled by steroids. It's a very worrying time for us as all of you would understand.
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2 weeks ago my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer with mets to brain, spleen and pelvic bone, the tumours in his brain caused brain bleed and swelling, he started having seizures, his mobility and cognitive functions are impaired, the drs are talking brain surgery!! Anyone out there in a similar situation?? It's very distressing as I myself am fighting cancer. Any advice appreciated .
@gprior Please consider starting a new thread. It will get more attention that way.
Very sorry for this diagnosis. I've known several people who had craniotomies for their brain mets and see them doing well at patient conferences.
I pray that you both have the best possible outcomes from your treatment.
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@richcolleen When did u begin yout treatment? And u stated that your chemo has been very helpful? rlf66
Seee comment above. rlf66
@gprior , As if one person with cancer wasn't enough in your family. I hope you have some help and support. Are his doctors looking to relieve some pressure on the brain? Has targeted radiation been ruled out?
My husband is going to have surgery this morn to remove the cancer ( tumours) from his brain. We are all hoping for the best outcome. After recovery they will start treatment on the lung spleen and pelvic bone..which is causing him a lot of pain. Chemo , immuno and radiotherapy have been recommended.
Removal of the brain tumours was optional but the swelling cant continue as it is not being controlled by steroids. It's a very worrying time for us as all of you would understand.