deenee Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 My Dad was diagnosed with limited SCLC in July, the worse day of my life. He has been through all of his chemo and had his last radiation treatment last Friday. We are now just waiting for the CT scan in a few weeks. He had originally finished up with everything a few weeks ago and the CT scan showed 90-95% gone. The Dr. asked if he would be willing to do 2 more radiation treatments and he did. I was thrilled with the 90-95% gone, but would love to hear totally gone. My father is 62 years old. He was a weight lifter most of his life and a hard worker and a smoker. I never saw him cry more than a handful of time in my whole life, but boy did all that change when he was diagnosed. It seemed all of our worlds change from that minute. My husband, my 2 boys ( 9 and 13) live upstairs and my parents live downstairs. There has NEVER been a problem with that in the 19 years that we have lived here. I personally have been thrilled that I was right here through all of this. He never was sick throughout his chemo or rad. and seemed to sail right through it. My mother and father are constantly worried about it returning or showing somewhere else. I try to live by the saying each day is what you make it. I still cry most days and my mother too, but I guess that is all to be expected. My father has great days and days that aren't so great, butI heard him talkling to 1 of his friends yesterday and really got laughing, that just made my heart smile. I so appreciate finding a place like this with a bunch of great people. Nancy I thank you a bunch for emailing me this site. I have looked around a lot and have read much. Thank You!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 So glad you found us. Please let your Dad know there are many SCLC survivors here on the board. I went thru chemo and radiation in April-June 2002. They knocked out the tumor and I've been NED ever since! That's 4 1/2 years of no return of disease, Deenee! Tell your Dad about that That should make him laugh! I'm sure you'll be hearing from alot of us. There IS HOPE. DON'T GIVE UP! Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Welcome Deenee! I know exactly how you felt the day of your Dad's diagnosis. I quickly got into research mode and learned everything I could about the cancer and that's how I found this site . My Dad was diagnosed over two years ago and he's still going strong. There is hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Welcome, Deenee. You'll find lots of encouragement and support here. Praying for your dad. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Deenee, Welcome, it’s great to hear that your dad is doing so well. In a short time things get smoother and you can really enjoy each other, and the worry will get less. I know in my case we are a lot closer family. Keep us posted. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Deenee, I am so sorry that you had to find us, but I am so, so thankful that you did. Congrats to you and your dad for his positive treatments! What great news. I know how you feel, as my dad has SCLC as well. It is such a heartwrenching disease. I HATE that we are all on this rollercoaster. Please know you have my prayers and my positive thoughts! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Welcome Deenee, It seems your dad is doing fairly well with his treatments. I hope the scans give you great results. Lung cancer changes everyone but we call it the "new" normal. Its never the same but can be great to be alive and many lessons can be learned. Again, welcome to our group. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Hello Deenee and welcome So sorry you had reason to find a site such as this, but very glad that you have joined us. Please let us know how we can help you and your family out. As you can see already there are many wonderful people on this site who will give you answers, advice, support and most importantly, hope. My best to you Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Welcome Deenee!!! Prayers for you and your family during this time!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Welcome. Sorry you had a need for our site, but I hope we can be of hlep. Sounds like things are going well so far for your Dad. May it continue. Let us know. Best wishes. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyf267 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Welcome Cindy...I told you these folks were awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Welcome Cindy. I hope your dad's last 2 treatments made it all go away. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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