Lung cancer
Adenocarcinoma with mpe stage 4 and he only went to hospital because he was having trouble breathing and 4 days later thats what hit us in the face, like being hit with a frying pan. My lovely husband, who is relatively fit, non smoker since 2002, has been told that at most 12-14 months is his life expectancy and he is only 63. I am in total shock and stupidly I dont know how to feel im just numb. I insisted our children needed to know so that they can make plans and he is glad I insisted. Oncologist was a very nice professional man who showed us exactly where the cancer was but I dont understand as it is limited to the right lung with no metastized disease elsewhere in the body. I cannot get my head around it and my poor husband after 2 or 3 days has started his plans for when he us no longer with us. I thought it would be me going first
Dear Tilly
I cannot begin to imagine what it must be like for you, your husband and family but as cancer nurses we are here to listen and offer any advice, information and support that you might find helpful at this time. The shock must be tremendous. If you would like to phone us at 1800 200 700 we are here Mon-Fri 9-5pm. If you would find it helpful we can also arrange for you or any of the family to speak with a counsellor.
Kindest regards
Cancer Nurse