Hi everyone, my name is Cathy and my dad, a ten year survivor of Hodgkins and eight year survivor of non-Hodgkins now has been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He is 66 and in good general health, other than some of the lasting effects of his prior treatments.
A lobectomy was planned and he had surgery on 9/9, but we're told that even though the tumor is only 3 cm and in 'the best possible location', they were unable to resect. The tumor has microscopic fingers attached to a blood vessel, rendering it inoperable. We met with his radiologist and oncologist today. They recommend a 7 week course of radiation combined with a once weekly chemo combo of Taxol and Carboplatin.
The major side effect we were warned about is irritation to the esophagus.
I can't begin to tell all of you how much it means to have found you. It has helped me so much already to read through your experiences. My dad has so much faith in his oncologist, not unfounded considering what he has already survived, but he also won't question anything they tell him. I'm grateful to you all, and hope I can provide something in return as we start this journey. Blessings on you all...Cathy
