Brandyswa Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I am a newby that is taking care of my grandfather. He is 78 yrs old, a laryngille cancer survior of 36 yrs & now he has stage IIIB LC. This has been the hardest task for me to do. I have a wonderful husband & 2yr old that is on this adventure also. I can't wait to start using this site because it seems like a wonderful place to vent & get help. Thanks Brandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hi, Brandy, welcome to the LCSC! And thanks for doing the profile of your grandpa's situation. That's usually one of the first suggestions we make to newbies, but you're ahead of the pack on that. What was the target of the radiation treatments -- a lung nodule? Please let us know how his next scans turn out. Now that his treatments are done, at least for the time being, he'll probably start to put some weight back on. Chemo, especially taxol, is hard on the entire digestive system and it takes a while to recover from those effects. Any time you have questions, plunge right in and ask. And since you've already got considerable experience as a caregiver, you'll be able to help others who are just beginning that role. You won't be thought of as a newby for long, I'll guarantee you that! Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Brandy, Welcome to the site. We will give you all the support and information we can. Your grandpa's cancer is very treatable. I have a question. Do you know why they took so long to start treatment? Ct scan in January and dhemo start in July? Keep us posted. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Welcome, Brandy. Hope your grandfather does well with his treatment. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandyswa Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Well the reason they took so long for treatment was the VA didn't want to do treatment to him because of his age & trach status. We had to get approval to go outside of ghe VA. The radiation was used shrink the mass inside his lung. All I know is that is was 3mm & in the left side. I will let all of ya'll know about the results. Thanks for all the encourage & support, ya'll are great. Brandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Hi Brandy and welcome,hope you find much support and info here. Prayers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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