Hi all
My sister has just been diagnosed with lung cancer, which is devastating. It is non small cell. Has anyone had any (positive) experience with treatments? They are currently offering radiotherapy, but she has to wait another 10 days for that. Just trying to gather any information that might be off the radar of the NHS. Homeopathic herbal or any ideas considered! It's not looking good at the moment. I know it's terminal but a bit of time would be nice.
Thanks
Kat

So sorry Kat.  I've no personal experience but a friend has had success with this.  Maybe worth having a read.
http://www.curezone.com/clark/

Thanks Val

Can you give me an idea of what success your friend has had?

Thanks
Kat

Ive had no involvment with cancer but i just wanted to say im so sorry for you and your family - it must be a tough time - hope you find what your looking for x

Similar type.  She had half of one lung removed and radiotherapy 5 years ago and was given a poor prognosis.  I know that she uses the herbs and zapper.  She doesn't have any chemicals (that she's aware of!) in the house, uses natural cosmetics (you'll be surprised if you look at the list of ingredients in your shampoo!), cleans everything with a steamer, grows most of her own food, buys organic etc.  She left a yuppy type life style in London and now lives a pretty primative, basic life in the country, no TV, computer etc, but is surprisingly well and happy.
The problem with all these things, including medical interventions, is that we don't know how we would have been without it??!! :)

hi

I am so sorry to here about your sister,  My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1992 the removed his right lung, he was given 5 years to live, but he proved them all wrong but in february 2004 it came back in his left lung, it was small cell, they gave him chemo but he also suffered from engina, unfortunately his heart could not cope with the treatment he lost the fight on the 2nd august...I miss him dearly,

Dont give up hope, my dad had 12 happy years with just 1 lung, if I had given up smoking he might have had more (but he was a stuborn tw*t lol)   If she can afford it try private.  My Dad nurses were brilliant . I could not fault them.  

All I can say if be strong and be there for her.  live everyday to the full.   My thoughts are with you and your family.
Just enjoy the time you have left, I know it sounds impossible at the moment,  you need to be brave for her.  I am not going to lie to you you will have days whe you feel your heart is breaking.  There are counsellors out there who you can talk to.  The McMillen nurses are fantasic and will help you through.  I am sorry but I dont know what else to say, you and your family will be in my thoughts.

Love
sheli
xxx 

I know two dear old ladies who have each had a lung removed and they are still going strong, one is 83 and the other 80.  They are both wonderful and apart from not doing anything to strenuous lead a normal life.

I hope everything goes okay for you.

Thanks everyone. She's pretty poorly at the moment, but is a fighter. She's also pretty awkward and stubborn, so if she can prove them wrong I'm sure she will!

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences.

Kat

My thoughts are with you and your family {{{HUGS}}} to you all

By the soundsof it she has the same attitude my Dad had, and I am sure thats what helped him through it.

Be strong.

sheli

This isnt a good story... as my uncle just died of lung cancer BUT he lived longer than originally expected, he was told he had no more than 6 months and after chemo and radio therapy it "vanished" and he ended up having a further 6 months - yes its not great but he managed to do a lot of stuff he wanted to in that time.

He followed a diet from the hospital and was eating walnuts i think it was (gogle search lung cancer and nuts) and following a lot of the ideas that can be found on google if you search for it - maybe you could contact cancer research? they may have some ideas / links to alternative therapies etc

Oh and try to help her stay positive it really does help!