kitkathi Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Pops is on antibiotics for his pneumonia...... but his scans have showed significant cancer spread. The topotecan isn't working. We are all devastated. He isn't ready to give up yet...he said that he has to keep fighting for all of us especially mom. I feel like I've just been kicked in the stomache. My nephews are there for the summer and are keeping his spirits up. I'll e-mail his oncologist tomorrow to see what the next course of treatment is. She told my brother at this point all they most likely could do was prolong his life some. Else 2 months with no treatment. Anybody out there know of any other drugs for advanced SCLC? I just need a day to regroup and I will be back on track. I'll be heading back home again when I get a game plan together. Thanks so much for your prayers. Ya'll are the best!! ------------------------ Just got off the phone with mom. She just broke down. This is the first time that she has cried talking to me. She is so scared. I just lost it. She said that pops kept on saying (in his morphine stupor) that he was so sorry....... Kitkathi ------------------------ I'm pulled together now......booked my plane ticket home. I'll be leaving in 3 weeks (hopefully Pop will be out of the hospital by then)...then I can help him out so he can continue to fight the beast. I'll be home for 3 weeks. My uncle will be there for a week when I am home. This is wonderful news...haven't seen him in 10 years and he is the only immediate relative (for pops)that is still alive. Kitkathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Kitkathi, I'm not familiar with treatments for sclc, but I want you to know that you have my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear this news . Know that you have all of us with you in spirit. Keep us informed and take strength from the prayers that I know are going to come your way. Love and prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 kitkathi, The good news is "he isn't ready to give up yet". I admire your dad so much for wanting to keep the fight up. This fighting spirit will help him. You and your family are in my thoughts. Wish you all the best. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Just wanted to give you many ((((hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 hugs and hugs and hugs and hugs gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I'm really sorry to hear about the progression. Hopefully the antibiotics will make him feel better soon which will help his already amazing attitude. Thinking of you all, Dee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Hoping that things are better, Kathi. Thinking of you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Hugs and prayers being sent to you. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Kitkathi,sorry to hear about the progression.Hoping something else can be tried.I admire pops fight.You and your family remain in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hi Kitkathy, So sorry about your dad. I pray he takes a turn for the better soon. I cannot help you as far as SCLC but I can send mediataion prayers. Keep us posted. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I don't have any answers but I do have my many prayers for your Daddy.... I am so sorry you are going through this right now... Hold tight, you will be with your Daddy soon and I think you may be his BEST MEDICINE ever.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father's will to fight will take him a long way - as will your support of him. Hang in there. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Keeping you all in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Positive Vibes along with lots of prayers coming your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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