Has anyone been diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer

[Seashell69]

Hello, I am new to this group so am a little nervous because I feel ashamed that even after the above diagnosis and nearly entering my 4th round of chemo I am still smoking, not nearly as much, however still smoking.  I would have thought that this diagnosis would have been enough to scare the hell out of me and yet I continue to do it.  I am trying hypnotherapy as well.

If anyone has been in a similar situation I would really appreciate any insights - thank you and congratulations to everyone on this page who are now ex-smokers.

[Seashell69]

Thank you so very much for your words of encouragement.

[marciem]

No judging here.... I was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 1/2 years ago (stage I), and I can say that if I hadn't already been quit for 4 1/2 years, I doubt I would have been able to quit after the diagnosis.   The scare of the cancer DID keep me quit, at least in part, but I was well beyond real cravings and only thought of comfort at times when smoking crossed my mind.

All I can offer is best wishes to you.  Others have said it better above.  I will say, I don't believe it is ever to late to quit, and the benefits of freedom from addiction-slavery are well worth the effort.  A friend of mine often said "I didn't quit to live longer, I quit to live better".  Those words are so true!

[Seashell69]

Thank you very much for sharing your story, I feel so glad I found this site and know it will be very helpful.

[JACKIE1-25-15]

Hello Seashell, I have been here for over 4.5 years and I can not recall anyone saying that had stage 4 cancer.  Of course, there have been those who have had cancer but never said what stage   I am sorry that you have not been able to quit after being diagnosed? You have come to the right place to get support for quitting smoking? Quitting is doable many of us have and continue here to give support to others. Believing that you can and making a committment that no matter what is happening in your life that you will not smoke NMW no matter what.  That concept is NOPE. not one puff ever.  If you  Go to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and review the videos and learn more about your triggers and how to prepare when the urge hits.  I am a firm believer education is the key to success. I was advised to read Allen Carr's Easyway to Quit Smoking which can be found on pdf on the web.  Another good site to get info which was very helpful to me is  www.whyquit.com.  There are several articles to read.  Nicotine 101 and Freedom From Nicotine My Journey Home.  To get help on navigating the site go to. Community Help‌.  Make quitting smoking your number one priority. Make sure you have gotten rid of ashtrays, lighter, cigarettes, etc. no need to be tempted.  You can do this if you make up your mind that you can.  Relearning your thinking that you do not have to smoke is a good beginning. For a while, you will think about smoking but that does not mean you have to act on it.  You can talk yourself out of smoking.  No matter what never ever take another puff.  NOPE.  Take smoking off the table as an option and do something different. 101 Things to Do Instead of Smoke SINAO smoking is not an option

[Seashell69]

Thank you so very much for your kind words, I really do appreciate you taking the time to respond.

[Giulia]

Welcome to our quit family.  I know of one person here who was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer:  deesmith   but she hasn't been active since March.   There are several people here who have had successful lung operations.  Quitting, of course, is one of the best things you can do to help your body.  This is a nasty addiction, but you can conquer it.  /blogs/Giulia-blog/2018/03/01/quitting-is-a-skill-that-can-be-learned?sr=search&searchId=b9d76bbc-12...  Takes perseverance and commitment.  You might check out https://excommunity.becomeanex.org/groups/positive-affirmations-and-support  for an uplift.  Glad you've joined us.  Sit back and let your eyes roam over the material here.  You'll learn a lot.

[indingrl]

WELCOME and prayers lifted for you please keep blogging - gentle hug

[elvan]

I was an RN for over 25 years and I saw people with cancer at all stages still smoking.  I think that the fact that you are cutting back and that you clearly want to quit are great signs.  We stuffed all of our feelings when we smoked and that included any feelings that made us uncomfortable.  I got very sick before I quit...I have COPD and I knew I had it before I got so sick but it took that feeling that I might not survive to convince me to stop smoking and start breathing and feeling.  I had to accept that smoking had never really done anything FOR me but it sure had done a lot TO me.  I used the mantra NOPE when I quit, Not One Puff Ever.  I came to this site every morning and every evening when I first quit and I read blogs, I commented, I asked for advice and I LISTENED when it was given.  I started to drink lots of water, I learned to take deep breaths and breathe through hard times and there WERE hard times for sure...but I believed all these wonderful people who told me that it would get better.  I have been quit for over 5 1/2 years and I have never regretted quitting, I only regret that I didn't do it sooner.  You can do this and every one of us here will help you in any way that we can.

Welcome to EX.

Ellen

[Seashell69]

Thank you everyone for your wonderful words of encouragement I am truly appreciative and so happy I found this site.  I have my 4th round of chemo tomorrow so may not be on the site for a while, depending on how that goes.  Again, thanks so much I truly am so very glad to have found this site and the words of advice and encouragement.

[Barbscloud]

We'll be waiting to hear from as soon as you're able.  Sending healing thoughts.

Barb