Second Chemo treatment - life expectancy

[Jerry_NJ]

My wife had ovarian and uterus which was removed by surgery a couple of years ago.  The surgeon believe all the cancer was removed but prescribed Chemo to fight any unseen cancer.  That Chemo lasted about 6 months (don't recall) and my wife was "cancer free" for about another 1.5 years.

During a routine CT checkup with her Oncologist lung nodules were found about 6 months ago - so she went back into Chemo treatment.  This treatment as made significant reductions in the nodules (as seen in a CT scan) but she continues some additional treatments absent the harsh Chemo chemicals.  The Oncologist said on average a person with my wife's condition lives from 3 to 5 years.  We are elderly and know our years are running out, but that estimate is a bit hard to take.  

I wonder if anyone reading on this forum has some experience on living with recurring cancer problems that respond/retreat to Chemo, but now it seems it keeps coming back.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

May God give you enough strength both for yourself and your wife! Life can at times be tough and only our faith and will power helps us sail through! I am happy to note that you are trying to stay positive.

[kannbox5]

YOU CARE PROVIDERS TALK ABOUT HOW TO DEAL WITH THOSE WHO HAVE CANCER. HOWEVER NOT ONCE HAVE I HEARD HOW TO DEAL WITH THE CANCER AFTERMATH.UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN THERE .HEAR THIS .... TODAY'S DOCTORS HAVE IT '****** UP' THESE PEOPLE ARE GIVEN FALSE HOPE AND MORE DOPE THAN WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO KILL TWENTY. YET ADVISE LOVED ONES THAT ITS OK TO GIVE MORE PAIN MED'S IF REQUESTED. HOW MUCH AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET STRUNG OUT??  IS IT CLOSE TO OR SAME AS HEROIN? IN SHORT,WHAT  MEDICAL STAFF 'ARE NOT' TELLING ,IS THAT THE FACT IS ,WE AS LOVE ONES  ARE IN FACT HELPING TO SPEED UP THE DYING PROCESS .WHILE WE THINK WE ARE MAKING THEM COMFORTABLE.  BULL **** !  my email is ***@****

[Jerry_NJ]

Thanks, I've taken careful note of your valuable advice.

We are continuing treatment and hope to see more improvement in the CT planned for September/October... not sure what drives the exact date.

I continue to try to emphasize the positive, and to remind myself "life is short" and there is not time to "sweat the small stuff".  I think this makes me easier to live with and that adds to her quality of life and, I hope, strengthens her body's defenses.  

All the above applies to my mental state too.  I suffer from atrial fibrillation and know that reduces my life's expectancy.  As I was told before I was old enogh to understand:  "growing old ain't fo sissies".