janinebrau

Hi janinebrau,
Welcome to WhatNext. Sorry you are having to go through this, but you have come to the right place for some help and support. I also have non-small cell lung cancer, stage IV, and am in remission presently. I was diagnosed 3 years ago, had a lobectomy and chemotherapy. It has been a rough road, but I came through it and doing pretty well now. I hope your mother will get through it also. Just try to take one step at a time and try to stay positive.

I am also my mother's caregiver. She is 99 years old and living in her own home alone. Yes, being a caregiver is also a challenge. You have to stay positive, look for the humor in everyday life, and enjoy the time you have with them. Sometimes it is very frustrating and sometimes it is funny, and sometimes it is scary and sad. My husband and I just take each day as it comes and do the best we can for Mom. We did the same for my father before his death nine years ago and I promised him that I would take care of Mom to the best of my ability. Just remember that stress takes a lot of energy out of you, so save some energy for when you really need it, like during a crisis.

Best wishes to you and your mother.
--Journey

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter

Hello and welcome, we are glad you found us. Please feel free to join in the conversations. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, I encourage you to go to the questions page now by clicking on the questions tab at the top of the page and post what is the most pressing issue you have right now. This will introduce you to the community and get you started on the help you need right now.

https://www.whatnext.com/conditions/cancer/lung-cancer

There are also subtypes listed on this page to narrow down the type of cancer to match your dx.

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