Hi - just wondering if any lung mets ladies get breathlessness and what do they take to alleviate it.
Hi BC lass,
When I was first diagnosed with lung Mets in 2011 I felt a sort of pressure on my chest which I suppose could have a bit like brethlessness but I realised after a while it was anxiety. Also I was a bit breathless when on chemo. Love Sheila. Xx
Hi…I was dx 6 wks ago but my mets have been there about 10 months. I have a niggly cough but not really breathless even when walking the dog. Although I do get a little bit out of breath if im walking quite briskly and talking at the same time! xxx
Actually I have noticed this past week that I have been getting a bit more breathless after climbing the stairs or when I’m walking uphill. Normal housework is ok but I get it again if doing strenuous hoovering. Not sure if there is anything we can have to alleviate it…possibly steroids, dont know, sorry but would be interested to find out if there is anything xxxx
Hi bc-lass
I was diagnosed with lung mets about 2 1/2 years ago and have experienced breathlessness for the past 6 months. Initially my oncologist prescribed liquid morphine which helped for a while, then steroids which I found much more effective. I recently started on Kadcyla, have just had number 3 so I am hoping that this is contributing to the improvement. My bc nurse gave me a Macmillan cd ‘Relax and Breathe’ which I use a lot. I have also spoken with a physio who gave good advice on managing my breathlessness. Basically slow right down but keep moving! If I try to rush I’m in trouble and I still.forget that some days, but overall I’m adjusting to it.
Hope this help.
Jess