jodi1715 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Back in the first of june my dad was having problems with his hips and knees hurting and a lump on his left shoulder blade. His doctor said it was just arthritis and the lump was a pulled muscle. The medicine he gave him did not help. So my mom took him to a orthopdeic specialist. He had x-rays done that showed nothing. He then had a cat scan done. Then a mri and cat scan. Last he did a bone scan and told my mom it looked cancer to take him to his regular doctor. By this time my dad could not even walk. We had to take him by ambulance to the er. They did a cat scan and found part of his right lung had collasped. They transfered him to a better hospital. That was the first of August they found out it is small cell lung cancer. It had at that time already moved into his brain, his bones, and he has tumors on his spinal column. They started three weeks of radiation then did one day of chemo. He got so sick we took him last Tuesday and his blood pressure was 50 something over 30 something. His liver started failing. He spent a week in the hospital and got out saturday. The doctor said they could not do anymore chemo or radiation because he would never make it through. They have called in hospice. The doctor told my mom more or less that it has gone to far. It could be two weeks or longer. No one knows how long. My boys are all in school and helping me when I break down. jodi1715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hello Jodi and welcome I am so sorry about your dad's situation. I am glad you have posted and shared your story with us. Although I personally cannot give you much in the way of advice I am sure that the others will be along soon with some wonderful words of wisdom. I will say that a 2nd opinion from a comprehensive cancer treatment center would most likely be a very good move. Please keep us posted and let us know how we can help. Sending prayers to you and your family, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hi, Jodi, and welcome here. Sorry your dad is in such bad shape so quickly. Let us know how we may support you through this. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Is he in the St Josephs Health Care System? He needs an Oncologist if he has not been seen by one. Could there be underlying Cause of Low blood Pressure? My wife went throught that and a Pleural Effusion Cleared it up as I remember. Ehat Chemo did they try? Biopsy to determine Cancer? Make sure there is an Oncologist From I believe St josephs seeing or has seen him. Sounds Like Drs are giving up too easy for strange reason. Sending Prayers and Positive thoughts. Let us know. Click For St Josephs Link http://cancer.st-joseph.org/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodi1715 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Yes he is being seen by a oncologist at St. Joseph Cancer Center. My dad has always had high blood pressure now he does not have to take his medicine anymore. Yes he had a biopsy to determine cancer and what kind. Small cell lung cancer. We have not given up on him getting better. My dad is the one that has given up. jodi1715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Let Dad know that Small cell is very much treatable. We have many survivores here of Small cell including Connie who is 11 years out from Small cell Cancer. Can you show him Good News or survivors Posts for some inspiration? Just a thought. Sending Prayers For the Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Jodi, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I am hoping that others here will have more information for you. I would consider getting a second opinion, but it is up to your dad what course of treatment he wants to follow. The best you can do for him is to give him as much encouragement and help as you can. Good luck, keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Char81062 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Jodi, My Mom was dx with sclc earlier this year with a brain met. She had 3 Chemo treatments, once every 21 days which was really rough on her BUT she got the news that all the tumors were gone. Your father is going through the same thing that My Mom went through and it is a terrible depression that no one could seem to pull her out of. When you get this news everyone is in shock and you can't seem to wrap your arms around it. We seemed to be in crisis mode constantly. I agree with the posts that say get a 2nd opinion. Please keep us posted and as Don says let us know how we may help you through this difficult time. -Char Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Adding my prayers, Jodi Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodi1715 Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 My dad has gone hill very fast just from the last time I posted. Me and My mom went today to the funeral home. The hospice nurse told us the other day the reason he sleeps so much is part of the decline. My dad has already departed us in his mind. He can no longer think and I think that's the cancer on the brain. My dad is just a shell of a man. I still can not believe how fast this came on and how fast he went down hill. The doctor said they had a 30% chance of the first chemo working it had already spread so far by the time they found it. jodi1715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Jodi I am so very sorry to read this. Please know that you and your mom and dad are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 ((Jodi))) So sorry to hear of your father's decline. Prayers going up for you and your family. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Jodi, your dad, you and your family have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Sending PRayers from under the carolina skies. remember that if you need anything we are always here. You can find a lot of Broad and dry shoulders to cry on and Big Chests to beat on if you feel the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 (((((Jodi))))), I'm so very sorry things have turned this fast for your Dad. It's shocking how rapid this monster can go through the body. I dearly hope your father is not in pain. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodi1715 Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 It looks like the end is close. The hospice nurse said she was surprised she did not get a call in the middle of the night last night. My dad's bp was 70over47. Going down all the time. It is so hard losing a parent and know there is not a thing you can do for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Jodi--It is so very, very hard. Praying for you all at this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Jodi, Continued prayers, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adela Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Jodi, my thoughts are with you at this time. Adela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I am so sorry, Jodi. Sending you the most positive vibes I have to help you through this very difficult time. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mskim Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I'm so sorry. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodi1715 Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 I would like to thank everyone for their prayers for me and my family. My dad pasted away Thursday September the 28th. I never realized how hard this would be. jodi 1715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Jodi I am so very sorry about your dad. Please know my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. My sincere sympathies and condolences, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Jodi, Please know my prayers are with you and your family. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Norfolk Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Jodi, I am deeply sad to hear your news about your dad. My thoughts are with you and I hope that your dad passed peacefully and that you and your family can find the strength you need over the coming months. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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