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my father also had trouble walking after chemo his legs were never the same strength wise.He was dx on 4-02-2007 had chemo,radition and was doing great until 12-16-2007 he passed away 2-28-2007.His labs and scan on 11-28-2007 were good and the sclc came back with a vengence.This is a terrible disease everyone is in my prayers and I am only greatful my dad did not have to suffer long.God Bless..

Thank you for the info.I got the book,I am taking it to him tomorrow.He is very frail,he is smoking instead of eating,I wish he would listen to me.It makes me sad to know he has such an addiction to cigarette smoking.Thank you for your prayers,I will keep you posted,take care.....

My father is still smoking he has had 3 rounds of chemo so far.I don't know if I should say anything to the onc or not,my father says the damage is already done,he has sclc mets to liver.But I can't help but feel it may interfere with how the chemo works.Has anyone reading had a loved one not quit smoking?

Hi,our story is similar,my dad dx 4-9-07 sclc mets to liver.He is very weak and frail,he is starting 3rd round of chemo.The onc.is much more upbeat than the radiologist was.My dad is very weak in his legs also.I am afraid to ask onc.about any kind of timeline,I fear the answer I may get.I will pray for you and your family,cancer is a terrible disease,what is so bad,my dad is sneaking a smoke,I can smell it.I try to to tell myself the harm is already done,goodluck to you.Take Care

Hi,This is my first time writing I have been reading here about a month.My father was dx early April with sclc with mets to liver.He has had 2 rounds of chemo.is very frail.I have alot of questions,but do not dare ask the onc.with my father there.I have read about stages,we were not told what stage or a prognosis.I know the docs want to keep the patients spirits up,I am worried because everything I read is grim.I hope to find support here and maybe some answers,maybe I will be able to help someone else along the way.I am so afraid,I want to believe he can beat this,but I feel if I don't prepare myself for the worst I will be crushed.I guess all I can do is pray.