29 years old from London, I have mental health problems and Aspergers.
My nan, who raised me, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in November 2016 and started long term chemo yesterday (20/02/18).
She has stage four small cell lung cancer (ALK) and there is no hope of a cure.
I'm terrified. We went to the oncology ward to get the tablets, and I know the nurse has to tell us what might go wrong, what might happen, but it was just so much to be told in one fell swoop.
So far, her side effects are minimal. She's tired and has a metallic taste and dry mouth. I think it's going to be a case of wait and see. We're going back in two weeks to talk to the consultant and see how nan's coping and getting on, then two weeks after that we go back to the ward. Then it will be every month.
Sorry if I'm not making much sense, I feel like my brain is about to dribble out of my nose.
