Hi Susan and Steff and thanks for your kind words. It's a priceless gift to have friends who understand and help you... Sorry for not having answered before, I missed the notification...
I've taken my dad to the radiotherapist today and she said she prefers not to treat my dad for now, since he has no problems due to the enlarged lymph nodes. I'm so worried because my dad had lost his voice in a couple days, but the doctors said she's not sure this is caused by the lymph nodes, maybe is a common infection.
If my dad's clinical conditions will remain stable, she suggests to have a CT scan in late December and then she'll see my dad (on Jan. 9). Of course, we'll talk with the oncologist too. Anyway, the radiotherapist made her decision considering my dad's lung cancer has always progressed very slowly but that enlargement in the lymph node has been strangely so quick (it happened in 3 months).
I'm scared now the cancers will grow quickly...
What do you think about this and about the loss of voice?
You see, Susan, I've indirectly answered your question: no, my dad is not having palliative cares because he presently has no pain or particular discomfort. Just think today at the hospital I proposed him to sit on a wheel chair but he refused, preferring to walk (I've kept his hand and helped him, of course).
Steff, I'll keep in my thoughts you mom and your dad (p.s. no, I don't live in the U.S., as my poor English probably indicates...).
I thank you all again and, with my family, I send best wishes and greetings.