asmakis Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I jsut found out that my dad has 2 weeks left to live. He is being sent home from the hospital with Lymphangitic spread. The doctors thought it was pnemonia but it turned out to be much worse. Does anyone have any experience with Lymphangitic Spread? I don't know what to expect, and I'm so scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesia Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Amanda, I am so sorry to hear that. My father had it as well though doctors are not sure whether that was what killed him. It was terrifying to watch the speed at which SOB was getting worse and worse. His left lung was commpromised and the spread was in the right lung. At some point the right lung basically shut down. He lived a week from that time. It is still my belief that the doctors could have possibly "open up" the left lung if they tried harder but ... I will never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Amanda, I don't know anything about that type of spread. But I just wanted to say how sorry I am to read your fathers news... I know its so hard for you all. I will be praying. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear this news also. I don't know anything about the condition. Sorry I'm not more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beat it Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Again and regretfully I do not have any information for you on this diagnosis. I did want to comment however that I strongly disagree with the doctors telling you how long someone has to live, too many people have been told this and it has be incorrect, causing hurt and distress. I would not speak such negativity into your situation, be optimistic and realistic but not placing timelines on the unknown. My thought and prayers for your family. Beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Amanda, I am just so sorry.... Sending prayers and love to surround your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Sending prayers your way for the strength to get through the next few weeks.--Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 (((Amanda))) I know how you are feeling, I am very sorry that you have to go thru this, the most important thing now is for your dad to be made comfortable, and to make sure that you take care of you as well. My prayers go out to your family and I hope and pray that your dad will not suffer. Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I'm sorry Amanda. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Amanda, I can't answer your question either and I don't think anyone can. Every case is so different. I just want you to know that you have my prayers and I hope you know that we are here for you .. ALWAYS.. God Bless. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowergirlie Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I am so sorry! Try to enjoy whatever time there is. No one can say exactly how long someone has but some people do not even get a chance to say goodbye. Sending positive thoughts to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Amanda, I am so very sorryMy prayers for you and your dad. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 How terrifying for you. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmust Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I am soooo sorry to hear this news. I believe my boyfriend Joe had the same thing. He had his right lung removed and then pleurodisis to help with his recurrant left pneumo. He was hospitalized on Aug. 9th for severe pain (mets to adrenal gland and brain). I talked to him on sunday night the 13th at 11pm and by 8am I get "the phone call" saying he only had hours to live. In fact they were waiting for his entire family to get there to pull his breathing tube. I looked at his chest xray (i am an xray tech.) and it looked like pneumonia had filled his entire and only lung. The doctors said that the CA had spread to his lymph nodes in the abdomen and that is what caused the pneumonia etc. etc. So I am not sure if that would be called the same thing. What ever it's called, I will be praying like mad for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 (((AMANDA))) Just wanted you to know that you were in my thoughts and prayers. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Amanda, I am so very sorry to hear this news. I will be saying prayers for you and your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mskim Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 (((((((Amanda))))))) You and you dad are in my prayers. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Keeping you and your Dad in my thoughts and prayers Amanda. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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