nsclc with brain metatastic
Hi All, very new here unfortunatly
In Jan my mam (64) was diagnosed with nsclc, its on both lungs, lymph nodes and brain. SHe has had her bout of radiation on the brain, and today she starts afatinib for her lungs. She is generally very weak and doesnt get out of the bed much.
Yesterday she started to feel pain in her lungs, is this normal or is this it spreading even more? We are hoping to sit down with the doctors/nurses without my mam or dad there so we can as specific questions. I know googleing is not the best thing to do in some cases, but so far all I have read is prognosis with Brain mets is very poor, 2-4 months. Like I said we hope to get some of these answers but if any one has any experince with this I would love to hear.
Many Thanks
Dear cmum
We are very sorry to hear how ill your Mum is. I am sorry to see that you have not had a reply yet to your post. If you would like to phone or email the Irish Cancer Society and speak to a specialist nurse you can do so by email at helpline@irishcancer.ie or phone us at 1800 200 700.This is a very difficult time for you and all the family and perhaps we can give you some advice, support and information.
Kind regards
Cancer Information Services Nurse | Irish Cancer Society.
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