Joined: 10 Jan 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Duncansville PA
Lung Cancer Posted: 01-10-04 21:44pm
Hi, my husband was diagnosed with stage
iiib adnocarcenoma 6/2002. We have been
thru alot over the past 18 mths. He
went thru a major dose of chemo of
carboplatnum/taxol. Then he had a break
and underwent radiation/chemo
(carboplatnum) this past summer 2003. He
has developed a right plural effusion
(meaning his plura is filling up with
fluid). He underwent surgery in
december to install a pig-tail catheter
where we can drain him at home, we are
draining 550ml every other day (alot of
fluid). This cancer is a slow growing
cancer. He is a 36 yr non-smoker that
was originally given 1 yr to 15 mths to
live when he was diagnosed. I feel for
what you and your family are going
through. It is scary not knowing what
lies ahead for you. He was to start
chemo again, but from the last catscan
done last monday his lung never
re-expanded, so now we are faced with
possibly removing of his lung. We
aren't sure what we are going to do since
we have other options, but since he has
the catheter in his side and if he is
given taxiter this time, he could get an
infection in his lung that could be
deadly. I don't mean to scare you, this
is just my situation. We have been
through so much and from research on the
internet it is good to have support for
yourself and your husband. I know that
it is alot to deal with, the uncertainty,
but know that you are not alone out there,
that there are others that are faced with
this deadly disease. If you want any
other help, please email me. I hope
your husband does well on chemo. Take
care!
