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What an inspiration to read this and how very happy I am for both of you. That is a real pick me up after reading the other e-mail posted on SCLC board. Best of luck always!
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I am so happy for my Dad today and just wanted to share. After 30 radiation treatments to the chest, and 18 treatments to the brain of radiation he is done! I am so pleased for him. Ya know, he wonders why he has been tired lately! Everything he did was back, to back to back. All chemo is done too! Now, I said to him, it is moving forward and getting well and thinking positive. I just am so glad that he has stopped running back and forth to get everything done, and can concentrate completely on himself. I do NOT want to see the SCLC come back. The tumor is gone that they had found in December. I will pray everyday for his continued recovery. He truly is my hero!!!1
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Hi All,
Would love to hear from anyone out there that is familiar with PCI. I need to add his history below. But Started in early December with chemo/radiation. radiation 2x a day for 3 weeks and chemo for 4 weeks. Anyway, his tumor is gone, now he is going for PCI. He has 3 treatments left. He is all of a sudden in the last week VERY tired. He can't keep focused either. I am figuring the fatigue is from the Brain radiation. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks so much!
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Hi all,
Wanted to check in to see if anyone has input on the metallic taste that my Dad has been having and a very dry throat. Thirsty a lot! He has been through all his chemo and radiation (the tumor in lung is gone) and is now going through PCI.
Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Karen
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Thank you everyone! I was finally able to talk to my Dads oncologist today and they are prescribing an antidepressant along with Xanax for a little help. I am so glad! I think this will help him a lot right to get him through this part. Thanks again for all your advice and encouragment. What a great group. Also, the oncologist told me that many during a time like this take these type of meds, so I know he is not alone!
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Thank you all for your advice,
Well, I took the bull by the horn and called the Oncologist myself and I am waiting for a call back. I truly believe my Dad has a hard time talking about really the way he feels. I know his mind is racing and I know how hard this has been on him.
Thanks again everyone. God Bless! Take care of yourselves!
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Well, he just got back from the Dr. and they are first trying him on the Ambiem CR. Although, my feeling is that the Xanax or Ativan would be better for taking the edge off for him. I just know that this is so hard for him, and wish I was out there. We will see how this works, but he promised he would call for me. Thanks everyone for your input! God Bless!
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Thank you Katie! My Dad wasn't listening to me, but now I think he believes that he does need something. My mom is going with hin today, and I hope this helps. I want him to get his rest. You confirmed exactly how I was feeling!
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Thanks so much for this. I will keep you posted. Is your Dad doing good?
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Wow! Thanks for telling me this, as I think that is what he needs. If you could find out what he is taking, I would be very interested. Although my Dad is seeing the Dr. today. I appreciate your input. Hope all is well with your dad and you!
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Good morning all. Hoping I can get some advice for my Dad. He is having a horrible time sleeping and is depressed. He has finished his radiation and chemo and the tumor is gone in his lung. He just began radiation on Friday to his brain. Anyway, they are going to the dr. this afternoon, and I am thinking he should be on an anti-depressant and possibly something like Xanax. He take Lunesta for sleeping, but it doesn't seem to be helping. This is very difficult for him as he was always a great sleeper. Any tips anyone has would be greatly appreicated. Thanks again!
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Hi All,
Just go off the phone with my mom. My Dad's tumor on his left lobe is gone! Thank you god!
We are so blessed. He will begin his brain radiation on March 5th as planned. Thank you all so much for your support and I wish all of you the best always.
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I love to hear these stories! Congrats! Best of wishes to your sister!
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Hi all,
I am going to visit my Dad on Sunday for a week. I live in Philadelphia and he lives in SC. I can't wait to see him as I just want to be near him and give him support. He was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer the beginning of December. He is on the end of his second week of radiation. 2x a day and chemo once a day. He has another full week of radiation next week. I guess what I am asking is, he has been feeling great so far, and I know that he may get side effects. Since he is starting his 3rd week whil I am out there, wondering what I may expect to see. I want to be totally strong for him and prepare myself. He is everything to me. Any advice you can give me on how to support him would be greatly appreciated, plus what I may expect symptom wise. Thanks so much! This is such a great site with such helpful people!
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I pray for all of you! God Bless your Dad!
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That is wonderful news! God Bless you!
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Hi Lisa,
My Dad was diagnosed with SCLC the beginning of December. I live in Langhorne, PA. Not too far from you. Lets talk anytime to support each other!
quote]"LISABETH23"]HI DON...THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WRITING THIS. TERIW TOLD ME TO READ IT AND I AM SO HAPPY SHE DID. MY FATHER WAS DIAGNOSED ON DEC26TH, AND THIS GIVES ME SO MUCH HOPE. I AM GOING TO HAVE HIM READ THIS AND I KNOW IT WILL HELP HIM.
THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH
LISA
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Thanks so much for your response. Will keep everyone posted on his recovery! Thanks again!
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Hi All,
I found this site and wow, so many strong people! My Dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in the beginning of December. He was slurring and incoherent at times and we found out his sodium level was REALLY low from the tumor in his left lung. The tumor is inoperable, He started with Chemo mid December. Stopped through Christmas, now just started yesterday with radiation twice a day, and chemo once a day. Oh my goodness, how worried I am and it is so hard that he is in South Carolina and I am here in Philadelphia. If anyone has had this type of lung cancer and went through this treatment it would be great to hear from you. You never think something like this is going to happen to someone in your family. My Dad has smoked for years, quit right when he found out. I have not smoked in 8 days. Although it is hard at times, my goodness, when I think of what he is going through, and how strong he is. He has not been sick yet. Also taking steroids which I know keep him up at times. Anyway, God bless all of you and I pray for everyone.
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Awesome Ernie! Live your dreams!
