cjdurrant

Hello once again, It has been awhile since I have written although I often check out the site. My Dad had a relatively easy ride through chemo, often feeling tired and a little sore but never once did he become ill. At the end of the 12 week session he did however wind up with a rash that covered his entire body and that drove him insane but all in all not to bumpy of a ride. He has had a negative x-ray and PET scan recentely which we were all thrilled with. However, with the completion of chemo seven weeks behind us he his terribly concerned that he his still extremely tired and seems to take one step forward at two steps back at times. He pushes himself, perhaps a little too much,with walking and bike riding but his frustrated with his progress and his determined there are "other issues". Just looking to see how others have responded after chemo. Thanks to all. jim

I first want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for the words of encouragment and advice you gave for my Dad. Yesterday he started his 4 week chemo program and all went well except his blood pressure was nearing nerver before seen numbers but he soon relaxed and he was underway. I must admit, the sight of seeing him start his program hit me like a ton of bricks but it was an encouraging day. I passsed on to him all the well wishes and suggestions and he was extremely grateful and metioned that he would like to join this family in the very near future. Thanks again for everything, talk to you all very soon. Jim

Since my Dad had his lobectomy 3/18/10, he is feeling alot of discomfort after eating a large meal. Is this common or should there be concern for other problems? Thanks for the advise and prayers that I received on my previous post. Jim

Hello all, My Dad, after feeling discomfort on the right side of his chest, had a chest x-ray on 1/29/10 which showed a mass in his upper lobe. A few days later he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on 3/18/10, had his upper right lobe removed. Removal of the 4.7 cm mass went well and 19 lymph nodes were also removed with 9 abnormal. His recovery from surgery has been steady and after 4 weeks he is able to take four mile walks without much difficulty. He is having a terrible time sleeping at night as he tries to digest what has happened to him. In three days he is starting chemo and is terrified not knowing if the 12 week session will help improve his odds of survival. He is staged as 2b and a pre surgery PET scan showed that the cancer was isolated. Not sure how to help him or my Mom with their stress levels or my own for that matter but we are buckled up and going for the ride toghether. i am blessed to have found a site like this and I am now going to spend some time reading navigating around. Jim