I was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in late January this year and had a lobectomy in March. Following this I have had lots of complications from chest infections, pulmonary emobolisms and general breathlessness; this delayed the start of adjuvant chemotherapy (Cisplatin and Vinorelbine) which eventually got underway 3 weeks ago. I had some very serious side effects from this and as a result my oncologist has advised not to continue as the damage to my health would outweigh the benefits. I asked him about the chances of the cancer returning and he has told me there is around a 40% chance of this. I am devastated, I am 52 and was very fit and healthy with no symptoms of the tumour which was found by accident as part of a CT on my arm and shoulder. What does the 40% mean in reality? Are there any other people like me on here? How do you cope with the uncertainty? Should I seek a second opinion from a different oncologist? Has anyone here had a similar experience and been offered an alternative treatment?