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elyana

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  1. Hello, I am Elyana. My dad is officially diagnosed with Stage VI NSCLC adenocarcinoma on November 21, 2013. He never smokes. It started with coughing in August 2013 which got worst until October. On Oct 4 he was admitted into the hospital. Chest radiograph was done which showed pleural effusion. The fluid was removed. He returned home with pneumonia diagnosis, and did not recover. Returned to hospital with respiratory problem for second fluid removal. This time he was staying for 2 weeks. Powder was blown into the pleural space. Bronchoscopy and biopsy was done. EFGR was tested positive and he is now with gefitinib (Iressa and the generic version geftib). Had to use oxygen mask because he was very very weak. He had also guided tapping in the lung. He has lost 10 kilo during hospitalization and have sinced gained only 1 kg. He is also diabetic and has hypertension. Side effects: not so mild. First rashes on face, scalp, then chest, back and whole body. The itchyness is solved with calamine lotion and shampoo and body oil for highly sensitive skin (Eubos). Diarrhoea was also one of the side effects, but i think it is less now. Diuretic, i am not so sure. He cough a lot, and i am worried if this is normal. He cannot do heavy activities, or he will be short-breathed. He participate in tai-chi every mon, wed, fri. He can drive short distance. Overall, my dad is a very positive person and happy, and does not complain a lot. But i am worried if he is not telling things so that us the kids won't be worried. Anyways, it would be nice to be in touch with somebody of similar situation or someone with whom i can discuss not only about the medical side of it, but also how i can take care of my dad. Thanks.
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