jodi1715 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 My Dad has just been diagonsed with lung cancer the first of August. They tried treatment but it almost killed him last week. They told us it could be two weeks or longer. I am going to be one of his caregivers as I have just quit my job. My last day is September the 14th.. I need suggestions on how to cope with everything going on in my life. I have three boys. My husband just started a new job when all this started and is out of town except on weekends. Jodi1715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Glad you found us. And sorry you needed to. Keep reading the posts and let us know how you are doing. gail PS My only suggestion--if your boys are school aged, let the teachers know what is happening. I have been teaching a very long time and I always want to be available to help my children through traumas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelofcharlie20 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Jodi, So sorry that you had to find us here. Maybe you could ask to see if there are other treatment options that would be kinder to you Dad's body. It's worth a shot. Please keep us posted, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Jodi, Let us know as much info as you can get OK? the more you and we know the better off everyone is. I know this is devastating right now. It takes a little time for the shock to sink in and reality take over. Why have they said 2 weeks? Is it that advanced? Ask questions and remember this is your Dads life here we are talking about. What treatments have the Oncologists tried. There are more than one available. The Doctors Do not know how long your Dad will live do not know. only God Knows for sure!! Ask about other treatments. Keep an organizer note book for notes from and for Doctors since you will be caregiver. If you do not Like ONCs answers there is always the Second opinion. REmember it is your Fathers Life here. If you do not advocate for him who will. Let us know when you can about treatments, Type of Cancer, as much info as possible. There are about 7 different Lines Of chemo for NSCLC available not just 1. Also any other conditions affecting Dads health. Sending PRayers for everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Jodi, I don't know what to tell you, but I wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jendew Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I am so so sorry you are going through this. I just lost my father three weeks ago to this beast. I hope that your family finds some peace and help through this struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed70 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Jodi~ So sorry that all of this is happening to you and your family. This site is an awesome resource! There are lots of treatment options out there!! Please get a second opinion!! Keep us posted. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen, Daddy's girl Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 My suggestion is to tell people around you. And accept their offers for support. Maybe make a list so you can answer when people offer up a vague..if there is anything you need just let me know. I was a zombie when my Dad was diagnosed in June. It bothers me a little now that I failed to get myself organized to put proper meals on the table. I just gave my boys a sandwich when they complained of hunger. I could have told this to the kind people who offered to help and maybe one of them would have been happy to send a dinner over to my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodi1715 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Everybody has been really helpful in our church. People keep asking us why we have given up but we have not my dad has. I don't think he wants to try anything else because it all makes him so sick and he hurts so bad. jodi1715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Jodi, I am so sorry to hear about your Daddy. I don't have any "inspirational" thoughts... just know that I am praying for you and your family. Spend as much time with Dad as you can because these are precious times and memories you are creating. Much Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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