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SamAjunior

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  1. Thanks for all your help and input. I appreciate it. An update on dad.. He will be starting week 4 of his radiation treatments on Monday. He's still here after being diagnosed about 7 weeks ago. Its been very rough though because he's 71 years old, and seems to be fighting age factors as a addition to the cancer. Right now radiation is our only option, because even the lower tier chemo drugs wouldnt really help him. It's either the "platinum" drugs or nothing, and they feel that he cant handle chemo at this point. He's been in a lot of pain. He's taking time released morphine along with vicodin. I think he'll be increasing those dosages this week, because his body has gained some tolerance to those drugs. I'm hoping the pain will subside with the radiation in time, but i know we have a long way to go before that happens. I hope he can make it through this point in his life. He's fighting. We're hoping and staying positive. Anyhow thanks again. Cheers! Sam
  2. Well, here is the latest on my dad.. We met with the Oncologist last Friday and he started my dad on Radiation treatments this past Monday. This is day #4 and today has been his worst day so far with nauseu and lack of appetite. Yesterday was a better day for him, as were the previous days. The Oncologist imformed us that he has Stage IV NSLC and has spread to the lymph nodes. He feels that since my dad has lost about 15 pounds in the last couple of month and the fact that he's 71 years old, he probably wont be able to handle chemotherapy at this time. So for the time being it will be just radiation, and MAYBE later at some point he will try the chemo... He feels chemo will probably do more harm then good. What he wants to accomplish is to get some "response" from the radiation first, then see how it goes. Any insights on this will be appreciated. Thanks Sam Jr Staying positve REGARDLESS what they say!
  3. I have some questions that maybe some of you can answer.. My dad has been diagnosed with stage III NSLC. Thats all i know as of now but will find out exactly within the next 24-48 hours. I'm wondering if some of you can pass along some stage III or IV NSLC (65 and older) success stories about people to keep the positive vibes going. Your insights are appreciated. Thanks Sam
  4. Thanks Tiny... According to the Pulmonary doctor, it can't be operated on because it is non-resectable and it has spread to his lymph nodes (right shoulder). Radiation Therapy is our option at this point which we will take. He made it clear to me that Chemo was not the same as Radiation Therapy... I'm still learning more about this, and will be asking A LOT of questions with the Oncologist this week when we meet. I'll keep you all posted... Any insights you can add to this is appreciated. Sam Jr
  5. Hi there... Today my father was officially diagnosed with stage IIIb lung cancer.. The full biopsy results should be ready in less the 24 hours to give us more info. He is 72 years of age, and he and i agreed that we will fight this NO MATTER what they say. My inspiration comes from Lance Armstrong's book "It's Not About The Bike" which i've been listening to on audio CD. I highly recommend picking up the book or CD... I'm staying positive and will keep his spirits at a high level at all times. The attitude from this point forward is "WE WILL WIN" I will be a regular now on these boards so any info that can be of help, i would appreciate it. Thanks Sam Jr.
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