My Stage 4 LUNG CANCER Symptoms: "It all Happened So Fast!" | The Patient Story 

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My step mom had cancer over 20 years ago. She had a lung removed. She just turned 94. Don’t give up hope.

Going through it with my sis right now. The cancer has spread pretty much everywhere now in just a few months from discovery. Its just a matter of days. She at home with hospice currently. Bless those hospice workers. Edit...she passed 3 days ago. R.I.P sis.

It blows my mind that in this day and age, medicine is so crazy slow when it comes to diagnosing cancer.

The more I read these stories, the more I realise life is a complete lottery. God bless everyone battling illness.

I have a similar story, I was an ER nurse, working part time as a set medic on a movie location. I developed a weird cough that I knew wasn’t COVID because I had to take a test every 48 hours to work on the set. End of October 2020, start of COVID crisis. Had an X-ray, showed a change, ct showed a mass. Bronchoscope inconclusive , MRI, finally got an email on my hospital portal on Christmas eve. Lung cancer. Merry Christmas. January, r sided robotic bilobectomy in Denver. 4 months of chemotherapy included 4 critical care admits for sepsis (SIRS) including 2 emergency ambulance rides. Interstitial lung disease, A-fib. A year 2021 in the hospital or bed on O’s. Another year getting out of bed and working towards recovery. My wife and daughter wouldn’t let me die and neither would my colleagues, doc’s and fellow nurses. Now I’m in Mexico living on the beach, doing fine. 2 years clear. Wish you the best.

Hello I am a 21 year survivor, 57 bladder cancer, metastasized to lung. I was told that I may get two years, it has been 20 years since I was told that. I has been a very rough 21 years, but I will take it anyway I can get it. Miracles do happen. You will be in my prayers and positive thoughts. ❤ God bless

Praying for you. My mother in law lived with Stage 4 for 26 years. Died at 86

My brother-in-law was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer fourteen years ago. He has probably had every treatment available and is still going strong. There is real hope.

Im 68 and was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. Stage 3, had chemo and radium but continued my daily life like i always did. My surgeon had free meditation classes for his patients so i learned how to meditate. I remember friends and family treating me like i was dieing. That made me more determined not to. Im cancer free and thank god for every day. Stay strong and stubborn. ❤

I just got diagnosed with esophageal cancer that has spread to left lung...oncology next Monday...my prayers are with you...ps I never smoked either

the sudden world wide surge of cancer cases is disturbing .I wish you all well

My Sweet Sister started having a cough in December 2023. Many test etc. to finally be told on January 23 2024 that she had stage 4 lung cancer, never smoked a day in her life. It was so very aggressive that she passed away on February 7 2024. She was 72. I will miss you forever Lillie my dear older Sister. See you again ❤😉🙏🏻

My husband just completed his third chemo session for small cell stage 4 lung cancer. He’s terminal but he’s doing great, we are praying for at least another year max 5 if anyone can beat it it’ll be him. Keep the hope alive. Miracles happen. Sending love and prayers.

don't quit fighting, i start ed my 6th year with stage 4 lung cancer. my doctors keep telling me i'm one for the record books. i was not suppose to be here, they gave 3 months. look at me now still here after 5 years. so, please dont ever give up keep fighting. god is with you. god bless you. i'll keep you in my prayers.

My wife of 39 years said she was 15 lbs overweight .She decided to go to an exercise class to lose it. She did it in 2 months but kept loosing weight. Went to the Dr and they said she had stage 4 gallbladder cancer. They said she had six months, she made it 9 months .then passed.The woman was never sick a day in her life till this.

Too young. I wish this young mother a miracle.

My lung cancer stage 4 ( NSCLC ALK POSITIVE) journey started 8/2016. Pulmonary doc who performed procedure to remove fluid and thoracic surgeon who sealed the plural space and did biopsy, gave me a grim outlook. Maybe 6 months, go get your affairs in order. On my first on oncology appointment, I was offered palliative care, 😊to make me comfortable. I was in post procedure stage, tubes removed, and was functioning well on my own. I said thanks no thanks, I will let things evolve and I do not want to be numb, spacey from pain meds, I want to remain clear headed. I was 64, never smoked, non drinker, led clean life and exercised. I complained of symptoms to primary doctor year earlier. I had an chest X-ray. Both radiologist and primary missed it. At diagnosis year later, which started again at primary’s, another chest X-ray, there was a 10cm growth in between low and middle lobe, and so much fluid buildup, which was causing me to not be able to walk across a room without becoming short of breath. Primary called to give me the results of X-ray, told me to get myself to ER immediately, things can get very, very ugly real soon. That 10 cm growth did not happen in a year, it took years to grow. Anyway, I took no meds for 10 first months, and researched like mad. I read medical papers, journals, clinical trials, boy, I learned a lot. I got rid of the primary. At about 10-11 months no meds, I was doing well, able to take care of myself, and looked and felt better than anyone expected. At that time oncologist who has been doing monthly blood works, put me on meds for my type of mutation. I took full dose for about 2 weeks and it nearly killed my liver. So 6 -8 weeks to heal the liver and gave me next med for my mutation. By now I’ve had 3 meds, and am currently having symptoms and tested, have new mutations, current med is not working. But 6/2016 to date 1/2024, I am here, 7.5 yrs later. 72 yr old female, living alone, taking care of all my needs, active enough to garden, exercise hard, but only in the pool, can’t do it on land, get out of breath. I cook my meals, always tweak ingredients, add or subtract, and keep on researching. I fast 3 to 4.5 days before each month’s blood work. I tell my oncologist I am planting young fruit trees in pots, expecting to be here to enjoy the fruit. You are young, have a family and so much living to do. Don’t live in fear! Fear will kill you before the disease. Learn as much as you can about your type of cancer, mutations. I learned from listening to oncology lecture by a specialist on my type of lung cancer, that 2/3 of her patients can’t handle full dose of meds. I never took a full dose again(oral chemo). Most I would take was 1/2 and when I had sufficient improvement, held steady, I reduced dose to 1/4. I am my own advocate😊. I know how I feel, how I function, recognize when there I changes. I don’t agree to frequent scans. Too much unnecessary radiation. Trust your medical team, but do verify, read, listen to other medical specialists, plenty out there doing public service, via podcasts and recordings of medical lectures. I wish you the best. Be positive, mentally and physically active, be strong. Don’t let your immediate circle of loved ones and friends see you as “cancer” patient, always starting conversation with asking how you feel😊. You are still the same person you were before diagnosis. Do and talk with them about things other than cancer. Don’t let cancer dominate every minute of your day. I shared my diagnosis with only 3-4 immediate family members for almost 4 years. That helped me to not have to deal with everyone’s pity look on their faces and never ending questions of how I feel, plus everyone sharing who they knew that had cancer and who survived or who died. Every cell in your body is listening and reacting to your thoughts. Stay calm, get plenty of rest and sleep, outdoor time. Check vitamin D levels and supplement if below 50. I keep mine at 80-95. Was 17 at diagnosis. Research shows that large number of cancer diagnosed patients had low levels at diagnosis. Sending positive vibes your way. I know you can do this😊

Thank you for sharing your story. I’m 34, I’ve got a wonderful 3 year-old son, I’ve never smocked and I’ve just been diagnosed with lung cancer as well. I started to have numerous lung infections back in 2021 : pneumonia, Covid, the flue and chronic fever. Last October, my left lung collapsed. I’m meeting my surgeon next week to have my lung removed. Wishing you all the best for your recovery, from France !

My friend is 7 years cancer free after stage 4 lung cancer.

I hope she’s winning her battle

I never thought I’d gravitate towards this group but here I am with prostate cancer. It sure helps when people share their experiences. Thank you and good luck.

God bless you sweetie, you and everyone commenting on here are in my prayers. I'm a cancer survivor I had 12 rigorous chemo treatments at age 29. I was stage 3 of 5 stages Hodgkin's disease and been in remission since 1996.

I, too, am an advanced practice RN diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. My battle with this cancer is spiritual, medical, surgical and mental. The diagnosis was a thunderbolt and I cried hard with my family. Then the crying was over and the battle began. I will pray for this young family and ask the Lord to protect them. Amen.

My brother was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. As a cancer survivor myself i try to give him some courage

Diagnosed in 2021 with stage IV Lung Cancer. Still here.

I'm laying here with Metastatic Breast Cancer that has metastasized to my right lung crying so hard for you. I know this fear. God Bless you.

I was diagnosed with lung cancer on March 27th 2024 33 days ago and I had been to my doctor 2 weeks earlier an he gave me a clean book of health. I ended up at the hospital because my left side did not feel well. They did all the test that day and 5 hrs later the doctor told me. I have stage 3 lung cancer. I live on Cape Cod and live near Boston and I'm pretty sure it makes a difference where you live of what kind of doctors you going to get. I pray that I will make it a year for my 23 year old son an my girlfriend of 27 years. Yes I know I should have married her.. I pray to God that you will live a long time make. Love every single nice person out there. Kevin

"Live for each and every moment." Powerful words. I have you in my prayers.

Cancer is so horrible. I'm stage 1b pancreatic. I don't care about myself, but this has put my wife through hell. This tests a relationship. Some divorce over this. My wife slept at the hospital at every turn. We are bonded forever.

I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2020. We have since begun our advocacy and our website to help others going thru it. You have our thoughts, prayers, and endless support.

The world is a better place with you in it. Prayers and good vibes headed your way.

I know...well I knew 5 people with lung cancer. Not ONE of them had ever smoked. Not ONE of them had lived in a home where they were exposed to second hand smoke. This is really becoming very common among young people too, especially in the last 3 years. Im certain that if we looked, we would surely see a common factor. I hope that, somehow, you are able to find a treatment that will work for you quickly, and that you are able to tolerate it well.

I KNOW THIS IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR YOU BOTH BUT I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR PUTTING THIS VIDEO UP AS I’M GOING THROUGH SOMETHING SIMILAR- THANK YOU FOR TELLING US YOUR SYMPTOMS & STORY SO THAT SOMEONE LIKE ME CAN TALK TO THEIR DOCTOR WITH A BIT MORE AUTHORITY- MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ❗️

My prayers goes out to you all. You are lucky to be with your loved ones,during this difficult period. My late wife a nurse, never smoked was diagnosed with lung cancer during the COVID lockdown. Within 2 months of diagnosis she passed away all by herself due to air travel shutdown ,she was not able to fly home nor were her loved ones able to fly to be with her.

This is happening to SO many young people...especially females(mostly non-smokers). I hope that lots of research is being done in this particular area. God bless this beautiful family!

You guys are so beautiful and strong, you’ve got this, never stop fighting and never give up hope.

I had a neighbor who had a cough for a year and the doctor never ordered a CXR. By the time he did Stage 4 Lung Cancer was found. Long story short, she beat it and survived! Think positive thoughts over and over!

I will say prayers for you every night, my heart breaks every time I hear people get sick with cancer. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

HUGE HUGS for you and your family from the UK...May God bless you all

My cousin had a very aggressive lung cancer 15 years ago, 28 days from first symptom to death. He was a smoker, but to lose him so fast, we still haven't gotten over it so many years later. Hope in the 15 years since then, the advancement in treatments will give you and you loved ones much more time.

My sister in law survived stage 4 for 10 years. She was a nurse par excellence and documented everything she endured. Truly clinical trials kept her going. There is hope. D

I saw your beautiful face then read the title of this video and a heavy weight just came over me and my heart sank. I am so sorry this is the road you have to travel. I wish I could do it for you. I’m old and wouldn’t be missed much but you have so much ahead of you . I will never understand in this life, maybe the everlasting one. You have my prayers and best wish for a miraculous recovery.

Prayers going out to you for your healing and strength to keep fighting! I am a lung cancer survivor! Stay strong & stubborn in a good way!

You're a fighter Tiffany. Please don't give up.

A friend had shoulder pain and a CT scan that went to the top of her lung but detected nothing. Later another scan detected a tumor. A PET scan showed Stage 4 lung cancer. She was 49 when diagnosed. Hope you have a good outcome.

I'm so sorry. I had just finished my cancer treatment when covid hit. I wish you well and hope immunotherapy or drug trials help you. Your family is beautiful. Holding you all in my heart. 💘

Please keep us updated on Tiffany's story...what a brave beautiful woman. I have a feeling she has more years ahead than she may think right now. God bless her and her family. Keep us posted.

I was diagnosed with breast cancer during 2020 COVID. A nightmare, but I was blessed that we live in Ann Arbor and had access to University of Michigan

I hope the situation improves for you. Society needs people like you two, and your children.

Thank you and everyone for sharing your stories, because it helps everybody else and makes us more aware of our health, and to pay attention to it!❤

I'm praying for you and your husband! Keep us updated! ❤

I was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017. I am doing really great but that can change real fast in this world. I will be praying for you from Mississippi

Keep us posted on your journey. Sending some good thoughts in this new year.

So sorry to hear about this devastating diagnosis. I have to say you are coping well thank God you have a wonderful support system. As a fellow nurse I want to thank you for your service..

You're a very strong couple with two beautiful boys. My thoughts are with you all. Thank you for sharing.

Important to tell this so helping others to be aware of the horrible disease. Thank you.

I'm so sorry you got hit with this horrible diagnosis. You're such a beautiful person, and so is your family. I've had 3 scares myself but was lucky that it turned out OK. I know what it's like to wait and hear scary news. I pray you will beat this.

I’m so sorry. I’ll be praying for you and keeping up with your story. God bless you my dear one!

The world needs this woman alive! I pray for your healing. Hang tough.. Advocate for yourself. Read, learn... Ask questions.. Bless you

Sorry to hear about your diagnoses. My family will keep you in our prayers!

Prayers to both of you to continue to be strong! Im an ovarian cancer survivor who also got breast cancer and a reoccurrance of ovarian cancer within 7 years. But here i am 35 yrs. later. Please, please believe if i can do it you can to. I will be thinking of you❤🙏🙏

Bless your heart. You have a long and winding road ahead of you.

You’re in my prayers stay strong and we are here supporting you

Please don't give up! I pray for you young lady! God bless you!

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2020 - and yeah, doing it all ALONE because of Covid just made it all that much harder to deal with. Many hugs to you and your family and I hope you have a long, healthy future ahead of you. And if not, then many great moments full of love :)

Speedy recovery! Please keep us updated on your journey.

I wish you a speedy recovery, Tifanny

Wishing Tiffany all the best

Boy, the medical profession failed her miserably. I cannot understand how a chest x-ray wasn’t done at the very beginning??

I am so sorry you and your family are going through this trial. Please remember every cancer is different so you need to go with your gut feelings when deciding on which treatments to accept. I'm a 30+ year, stage 4 cancer survivor because I listened to what my body was telling me. Sometimes that meant going against medical advice. I currently have cancer in one lung and in my chest lymph nodes. It's been four years since they discovered it had moved to yet another location. Four years doesn't sound like much but new therapies come out all the time and one of them might slow or eliminate your cancer. I pray that you find a therapy that works for you. Please keep us posted.

I pray that you will have a full recovery! Thank you for sharing this...

Wish you all the best for a fast recovery! Much love!

Thank you for sharing your story. Others can learn by it, and it may save another one of us from a drawn out diagnosis. This must have been such a painful time for you and your family. God bless you and keep you in his care! Thank you for telling us to LIVE NOW, for we don’t know what tomorrow may bring. ❤ You have beautiful boys!☺️

God bless you and your beautiful family! My friend had stage 4 cancer and she also was treated at MD Anderson, she beat it and so will you! Prayers for you and your family

What a beautiful family my prayer goes out to them Big Time.

Sending prayers your way! May your Angels stay by your side!

In a 6 month time frame I was diagnosed with primary lung cancer (8/22) and then primary kidney cancer (3/2023). I had 5 surgeries and am now 6 months cancer free. My oncologist says I am a complicated case, and I am either the luckiest woman in the world or I will encounter another cancer. I attend to fight for everyday here on earth, but you must know you never walk alone.

My wife was a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Her symptoms were like yours. I was out of the country for a couple of months when I came home for Christmas I noticed her dry cough and asked her how long that has been going on, she hemmed and hawed finally went to see her primary care, then there was X-rays and CT scans and finally the stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. I pray that your outcome is better.

How horrible that it took so long! I wish you the very best for a complete recovery! ❤

❤ to you and your family,don’t give up hope because they have come along way fighting cancers these days.

My prayers go out to you 🙏❤️during this very difficult time being a Breast Cancer survivor I knew it’s the fear of the unknown numerous blood tests, biopsies, body scans to see how far the cancer has spread chemo and radiation. Reading a article on lung cancer one time there are Lots of misconceptions on this disease people think it’s just a smokers disease people who have never smoked get lung cancer lots of factors play into this air pollution, second hand smoke, working around lots of chemicals in your job inhaling fumes. The best advice I can give is just keep your mind busy I know that’s easier said than done and hopefully you have a great support system to stand by you and I wish you all the love🥰😘❤️ in the world sweetie.💕💞💕 Thank you for sharing this with everyone and knowing you are not alone.

I’m so sorry for all of this. All the best to you and your family. ❤

Cancer is so unfair. I abhor this cruel, evil illness. First lost my Dad 7 years ago, now potentially facing losing my Mum. I am so sad.

Blessings to you and your family on this challenging journey.

Don’t give up !!! I had Burketts non lymphoma when I was 17 I’m now 48 I’m still here. Hugs and kisses and yes I do miss my long hair !

thank you for sharing your story - helping people is selfless and noble

Sorry to hear this about your health prayers for your health and family

I insisted on an early lung cancer screening in October 2020 as I had Covid in January 2020. It took until September 2021 to finally get the screening, with the doctor stating I will receive a message from the results however that turned into a phone call the very next day and yes a tumor in my left lung cancer 😢. I had Proton Radiation treatment in May 2022 and as of right now it's shrinking 🙏. I pray for you that you will have the same results 😢.

I’m so glad my husband started talking about what we might do this summer, like he’s planning ahead, isn’t that great! He is being positive and putting positive thoughts out there into the universe, I am so very proud.

I am going to pray that you get better. My Brother in Law and my Husband both had cancer. They both pulled through and are doing fine. Fight and never lose your Faith. God be with you!

Sending all my love and prayers for you. One day at a time, be kind to yourself and take care, Jamie Patricia❤❤❤

Sending healing prayers! Thank you for sharing your story.

God bless you & your beautiful family . I’m praying for many good healthy years for you ❤🙏🏼

I wish You and Your Family nothing but the Best..

Prayers for you and your family

So sweet, her older son is supportive ♡

❤. I'm so sorry. I HATE Cancer. I'm praying for you and your beautiful family.

She's very strong. Can't imagine getting a diagnosis like this. Praying for the best 🙏

Bless you and your family, I pray you have a good outcome.