3boys4amy Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Well, they had to call an ambulance for Dad today. He has pneumonia. His girlfriend said he had been on the couch all week. He is coughing up blood, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydrated, not eating. I am sure you remember that he had his right lung removed in October 2 years ago. We found out this fall that the cancer had spread to his other lung and his lymph nodes. Be honest with me. How bad is this? He is on Tarceva, but it had not caused any side effects. She said he had been living on alka seltzer lately. I don't know what to do, because I live so far away from him and I have three small children and my husband is in the Navy. Any advice, experience and prayers are welcome. Quote
RandyW Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 It MIGHT Sound Bad, but keep in mind that the hospital can be the best place to get going again. The body sometimes needs rest and attention that only nurses and doctors can provide. It MIGHT Not be as bad as it sounds. I have seen worse in the hospital and is now out and about. My Dad with Morphine Overdose last summer. Intubated for 2 weeks and nearly clinically dead. Now is out and about and doing great. Nnot L;ung Cancer, But hospital stay. Sending Prayers tonite. think positive Quote
ztweb Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Oh Amy, I have no advice, but just wanted you to know I would say a prayer for you. God bless, Jen Quote
Connie22 Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 I don't know what to say except your family is in my prayers. Connie Quote
terriep Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Your family is in my prayers as well... Quote
Linda661 Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Amy: As RandyW said, things might not be as bad as they sound. A bit of care in the hospital did wonders for our family with relief from pneumonia symptom issues. It comes down to waiting for test results and feedback from the doctors on exactly what's going on. Hang in there -- we'll be here waiting with you. Sending prayers for your family as well, Linda Quote
sharonjo Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Amy, Sending prayers for your dad. Hope all goes well and he is back home and feeling strong! God Bless, Sharon Quote
shineladysue Posted January 22, 2007 Posted January 22, 2007 Amy, I don't know if any of us can answer your question. There are so very many things that happen in lung cancer cases and each case is different. Hope you learn more soon. The doctor is the best one for you to ask your question. My prayers are with you and your family. Love, Sue Quote
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