SusanMcG Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hi. My name is Susan and my father was dx with stage IV nsclc on April 24, 2006. On May 8th we found out that he had mets to the liver (1 2cm & 1 3cm lesion), adrenal glands and brain (8cm total). I have 101 questions and hope to find some answers here. Dad has already been through 20 daily whole-brain radiation treatments and 2 "site only blasts". He also just completed his first round of chemo (3 sessions spaced 3 wks apart). He goes for a CT scan on Friday to look at his lungs, adrenal and liver and another in 2 weeks to look at the brain. I'm confused, scared and praying for a miracle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hi Susan: it sounds like your dad has had an aggressive first course of treament. I hope the scan results show shrinkage. If your dad is otherwise healthy and has a good attidude, he could hold the cancer at bay for years. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hello Susan and welcome. I am sorry to hear about your father, but very glad you found this site. Please know that there are so many knowledgeable and caring people here that will be willing and able to answer your questions and help you along this journey. The support and care you will find here is just amazing! Let us know what we can do to help you. Keep us posted, Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hi Susan, Welcome to our site. Hope things progress well for your dad. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Welcome, Susan, and thanks for posting about your dad. Let us know how we may support you through this. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofcharlie20 Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hello There, Sorry to have to meet you under these circumstances. My father was also dx with nsclc stage 4. He has just about the same mets that your dad has. You can PM me and I can give you a run down of what he has tried. Hope everything goes well on Fri. Keep us posted. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Welcome Susan, Glad you found us, stay with us. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted July 6, 2006 Share Posted July 6, 2006 Hi Susan, Welcome to the board and I will be praying that your dad's follow up scan show that his treatment is keeping this beast far, far away! Please keep us posted. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Hi Susan! I'm hoping that you get some good news from your dad's treatment. Don't think this is a death sentence! It's not! Help him keep his attitude positive. You're a wonderful caregiver. Darrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Read survivors and Test time forums for inspiration and good news forum also. We have a lot of survivors and Caregiver survivors here. this is a link to American Cancer Society Home page. Great starting place for newly diagnosed and seeking treatment answers in addition to what we can do to help you out. We are like The Hotel 6 we always leave the light on for ya when ya need us. Click on link below for ACS; http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp Sending prayers and keep us informed of everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Welcome Susan. Sure hope we can be of help. This is a rough time! How well we know. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Praying along with you Susan. Praying for shrinkage. Hang in there and keep a positive attitude even though I know how scared and confused you are. There are many treatments out there, hopefully this one will work for you dad. WE are always here for you for support or questions. We have all walked in your shoes. I am sorry you and your dad are going through this difficult time. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Welcome Susan, I am sorry you have a need to be here. Go right ahead and ask all those questions, someone here will be able to help you. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Welcome Susan, Im sorry to hear of your father's diagnsis. As others have said, this stuff CAN be beat. There are people here who will have answers to most of thsoe questions of yours Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Welcome Susan, As many have said, there are a lot of lc survivors here that have beaten the odds. Don't give up hope! My dad also had lc and it was the scariest in the beginning. Hang in there and stay positive, okay? Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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