rmm17 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 My 40yo mother was diagnosed will limited small cell lung cancer. She started chemo and will start radiation in about 21 2x day. Whats the outlook for this type? I dont know much about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I'm a 3 1/2 year survivor of Limited SCLC. There are many others on the board with similar history. Your Mom is young and that works favorably for her in this situation. I had 16 treatments twice daily of radiation, 4 rounds of Cisplatin & Etoposide. It was a difficult two months of treatment, I experienced anemia, dehydration, neuropathy in my hands and feet and unfortunately the radiation gave me hypothyroidism since it hit my thyroid. HOWEVER, I'm STILL HERE.('m 52 by the way). Small cell is aggressive so it's very good that they're taking care of her right away and not delaying. Maybe you can get more info by looking under the Forum SCLC. Also, try and have someone with your Mom when she talks to the doctor to confirm what they are saying. I wish her luck and will pray for her successful battle. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmm17 Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Thanks for your help. I think my mom may be going through treatment similar to yours, the meds sound familiar. But she mentioned it will take 4-6 months, and yours were in a 2 month span. Also she is only schedule for 1 round of chemo, then 21 days of nothing b/f the radiation. Does this sound right? should they do something in those 3 weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hi, Since every case is different and treatments are different I would try to talk to the doctor directly and write down everything he says about your Mom's treatment. Nothing like getting it directly from him. But they do sound pro-active in there approach, which is good. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 My dad was diagnosed last august. He is NED. He just had a few complications from radiation (pneumonitis). As of today is doing fine. I will keep you and your mom in my prayers. jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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