What's it like getting chemo and radiation for stage 3 lung cancer?

This is such an important question, and connecting with others who have navigated similar treatment paths can provide valuable insights and support. The treatment experience can vary quite a bit from person to person, depending on factors like the specific radiation schedule, which chemotherapy medications are used, and individual response to treatment. Many people find it helpful to prepare for potential side effects and have support systems in place during treatment. Hopefully, community members who have been through concurrent or sequential treatments will share their day-to-day experiences and practical tips that helped them through the process.

I had Chemo - Cisplatin and Alimta every 3 weeks over the course of 2 days for 3 cycles. I had radiation Monday through Friday for 30 days

I had chemo/immuno 3 treatments and it shrunk mine down. I’m fixing to go through targeted radiation for 6 weeks 5 days a week 15 minutes a day and low dose of chemo once a week. It is kind of overwhelming not knowing what to expect. No matter what, I know that God will be with me through it all. My advice is pray for God to be with you. His love will surround you and help you through this journey

I just started chemo/radiation for NSCLC this week. Stage 3a, one lung nodule, two lymph nodes. Had first round of chemo (carboplatin & paclitaxel) Monday and have had 4x radiation this week. It hasn't been too bad so far.

I had 6 weeks of Chemo with daily Proton Radiation. The first three weeks had minimum issues. The impact of dual treatment is cumulative. Small rash on skin from radiation that cleared up quickly after daily treatment ended. The final week was the toughest mostly fatigue and diarrhea. Took about 4 weeks to get to the new normal. 3 weeks post treatment the radiation caused lung inflammation and persistent cough that lasted almost a year. Mostly gone now. Use daily steroid inhaler for maintenance. I am non surgical 75 yrs old Stage IIB NSCLC EGFR mutation.Treatment ended 13 months ago and now onTaggriso daily. Three 90 day CT, or PET scans all clear, no spread beyond the initial 5CM Tumor which is non-vital on each Scan.now one year cancer free. No other side effects from Taggrisdo except for occasional diarrhea and lack of physical endurance which is improving via exercise.

I am having concurrent chemo and radiation. The chemotherapy started with Paclitaxel and carboplatin weekly. The paclitaxel was given 3 weeks then stopped due to allergic reactions. The carboplatin has continued. I have completed 6 Infusions with 1 left this week. I also have 30 external beam radiation treatments with 9 left to complete. The chemo has different side effects each week. I have had some nausea but no vomiting and take zofran as soon as I feel queasy. Other side effects include fatigue, fluid retention, bone pain and neuropathy. The neuropathy stopped when they stopped the taxol. The schedule is quite hectic having both treatments together but doable. I have tolerated the radiation well with minimal side effects: a slight rash on my chest, GERD which responded well to prescribed medication and the most distressing is a frequent cough producing losts of mucus. I am a 71 year old woman with stage 3B adenocarcinoma, so inoperable. It is scarey going through all this treatment and not knowing if it is working. My next scan is the end of June.