u/spangles69x

How do people cope? Last Thursday I was admitted to hospital to start my chemo. I have neck cancer in chest nodes and ribs. I had 9.5 hours of 2 chemos and infusions then at 2.15 am I had a four day chemo on mobile picc line. The district nurse came round today to remove and change dressing. All I do is sleep,. I wake up for a short while, take tablets and then sleep. It's like breathing is tiring. Please can anyone tell me there is some respite... I can't bear it

2 years ago I had tongue cancer. Had small area of tongue removed and no further treatment just the usual check up visits. 6 weeks ago when I went for check up had a lump on side of neck. I thought maybe was an infection or glands. Was sent for MRI blood and biopsy and then a pet scan. All took around 4 weeks. Had my results appointment today. Devastated...I have neck cancer and has moved to chest nodes. Told without treatment I have a few months. They recommend radiation then chemo. I'm terrified. I have to sleep slightly upright as pain if I lie flat. They said they will contact me with radiation appointment in 2 to 3 weeks...they want me to have 10 radiation sessions then 6 months chemo. Told it is incurable and with treatment average lifespan is 2 years. ...I don't know what to do