twinkletoes

Yup Don I'm a dance teacher. well here goes. Things are going a little better since MIL is getting fluids. Still having so much trouble eating, swallowing, and keeping food (even boost) down. Has tests scheduled for tomorrow. Found another spot on lung but don't know if its cancer or scar tissue from radiation. She had 23 radiation treatments and will probably not get anymore. DRs want her to finish up with 2-3 more chemo treatments. Any ideas on how long it takes for the burns to heal in the esophogus? Is it common to find these spots in the lung? Doing our best to keep MIL and FIL spirits up. Appreciate the prayers and kind words. Twinkletoes

Thanks everybody. We are thankful MIL has a great support system. My Father-in-law is a wonderful care giver and very involved in asking questions etc. as far as meds go I don't know what all she's taking right now except they are trying different things to find what will work best for her. Everyone is just frustrated right now and of course questioning whether or not to continue treatments . Look forward to your advice as we travel this road! twinkletoes

SO HAPPY TO FIND THIS GROUP!! My mother -in-law was diagnosed in Nov with Small cell lung cancer and has been undergoing chemo and radiation. She's having a rough tome right now - unable to eat, in pain, and back in hospital for 2nd time dehydrated. Hasn't had any treatments for 2 weeks but not seeing any improvements. Is this par for the course and just a road we will have to travel or something unusual. Thanks for your support in teh coming days.