loretta Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 First I want to say that I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and am so thankful for all of the first-hand information. My husband of 27 yrs was diagnosed with sclc with mets to brain and liver on Dec. 4th. He's 56, I'm 48. We have 2 children and three grandchildren. So for we have been through 2 rounds of chemo and 1 10 day round of whole brain radiation, the doctor said a scan in 6 weeks and maybe gamma knife. We have and are keeping a very positive attitude, he is responding well to treatment the lung cancer had shown some shrinkage after the first round of chemo so thats when they decided to offer the whole brain radiation. he's not been sick at all from treatment just very tired. his appetite is good and has been eating very well. He's been having problems sleeping with night sweats all night. It's just so very hard watching someone who was strong and vibrant, get weaker and weaker. His hair started to fall out so we decided to head it off at the pass and shaved, he's always had a full beard and it went too, It was very emotional for both of us. Just wanted to introduce myself and say thanks for the comfort I have received here being able to converse with people who are experiencing the same feelings. We live in NW PA. I guess i'm rambling I seem to do alot of that lately. Thanks for letting me get this off my chest Loretta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Welcome! Glad to see you post. There is an antidepressant called Effexor, which is used to cut down sweating. You might ask about that. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Welcome to you, Loretta! It sounds as if the tx has been going well and you both are doing your best to keep your outlook positive. When you have the time, fill out a profile.....that is what you see under our names. Just click at the top of the page on My Profile and fill in all pertinent info. That will help the folks here be able to offer the best support and advice. As a fellow Pennsylvanian, I warmy embrace you here. Just so very sorry you find the need to for such a place. Keep posting and updating and good luck as you enter this journey. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hello Loretta and welcome. Please let us know how we can help you and your husband and know that there are many knowledgeable and caring folks here that will do their best to help out. Keep us posted and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hello Loretta, Welcome! I will be praying for good results from treatment for you, your husband and family. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Welcome Loretta~ Which city are you in? I used to live in NW PA and attended Edinboro University. I am glad your husband is responding to treatment and handling it relatively well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Welcome Loretta, Glad to hear your husband is doing well. There is a lot of information and a lot of support here. Keep us posted on your husband's progress. Hang in there and stay strong! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Loretta, Welcome, you will find plenty of support here, Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra A Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Hello Loretta, I am glad that you decided to post. It is great your husband is responding well to the chemo and not getting hardly any side effects. I am pretty new here too and these people here are the greatest, I love them all. The comfort and hope you find here will get you through bad days, they have so helped me. Welcome to the forum Debra A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystleshoe Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Ramble on. Thats what is so great about this place, you can ramble on and on and on and someone will totally get where your coming from. I have done a lot of rambling and it really helps . Best of luck to you and your husband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Welcome to the boards. This is a great place to come for support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Welcome, Loretta. I'm so glad you're husband is responding well to treatment. I'll be praying for more positive results. take care.a Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Welcome Loretta. Your husband seems to have a good treatment plan and it is working. i hope he attains NED. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hi Loretta and welcome. I hope your husband continues to do well. If he is on decadron with the WBR, it can really disturb your sleep. And radiation causes a lot of fatigue. I have also found that after radiation is done, you get a second hit of fatigue - any where from 2 to 6 months later. Best wishes. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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