newly diagnosed lung cancer

Happy Thanksgiving to you aa well. This is my 5th with stage 4 lung cancer.

Glad you enjoyed Thanksgiving. Sorry you're feeling fatigued. I've been at this immunotherapy for years and am still fatigued. I do not need oxygen though. I push through it and try to keep as active as I can. Right now I'm rebuilding part of my deck. Before that stairs leading to it. Exercise a balanced diet and plenty of fluids. I know it sounds cliche, but it truly helps.

Also do not leave the oxygen at home. Low oxygen levels are going to make you feel fatigued quicker than anything else . Can you get away with an oxygen concentrator? They have some really small ones now to help with mobility.

Here's a picture of the stairs. Not the smallest of projects

You can get back to doing what you once did. It may take you longer but perseverance pays off.

Surgery has the best possibility of removing the cancer, it may remove lung capacity not currently impaired by any preexisting lung conditions. radiation doesn't remove tissue and can targeted a much smaller area. This can spare functional lung cells. Radiation can be very effective at achieving local control of the cancer. When used in conjunction With systemic treatments the success rate can be very high.

Good luck to you. Get lots of rest, stay hydrated and eat as well as you can.Plenrty of calories and protein . https://www.cancer.org/cancer/survivorship/coping/nutrition/once-treatment-starts.html

If you need lotion make sure it doesn't contain lanolin. It can make radiation less effective and may also make the skin more sensitive To the radiation increasing discomfort.

You're right about the oxygen. I should have it with me always.. even if for just in case. I'm just trying to appreciate and get some natural air. My pulmonologist knows that I take myself off the oxygen once in awhile for the reason I just gave. He told me to make sure that I use it at night when going to bed. Believe me, I do enjoy breathing! 🙃

Thanks for the new ideas!

SBRT should be offered for those unable or unwilling to have surgery. They might highly recommend against forgoing surgery if able but circumstances are different for everyone. Surgery is going to be the best chance for a cure for a bit longer. But radiation can and does achieve excellent results especially when paired with systemic treatments.

I most certainly like having options to choose from. I was put on oxygen after about with pneumonia in the hospital. I have been on it for five months now. I think my pulmonologist decided that it would be a good idea to leave me on it for a while because I also have the cancer and bronchitis at the same time. The oxygen helps me to breathe better, but there are times when I don't need it as much. I understand that oxygen is needed for all of the cells of the body, so I don't play around with it. I do hope that you will be given choices and that you will make the best choice for you and your body. Be well, in jesus's name! Amen.

Sorry you've had to join us. Since you said it's hereditary they've already done genetic testing and have a treatment plan? If not it's the single most important part of treatment. Today's treatments are based on your individual cancer and are so much more advanced than years past. No reason you can't enjoy years to come.

Going through this without a significant support network available can be so challenging. You can connect with a patient navigator at your cancer center to help find what's available locally. The American Cancer Society also has plenty that may be available depending on your location. https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services.html