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[Carolyn Cruickshanks]

Hi! I'm Carolyn and my dad has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and it has spread to some lymph nodes. We are awaiting an appointment with an oncologist. I have been a nervous reck and I'm sure you can all relate. We are armed for a battle!!!

11-5-07 Dad met with an oncologist and the radiation doctor. Stage 3B w/left, right and center nodes affected. Inoperable because tumor has wrapped around the aorta.

11-6-07 Dad had his 1st, 4 hr chemo. Did great. We go back tomorrow for a CT Scan and in 3 weeks another dose of chemo and start radiation. Radiation will be 5 days a week for 7 weeks. We travel over 1 hr to get to and from the hospital.

[Judy-OK]

Carolyn you have found a great place for information and support. Keep us posted and my best to you and your dad.

[mhutch1366]

Welcome, Carolyn, I'm glad you have found us.

You will be glad to meet people here dealing with similar problems, and who can help you ask the right questions.

XOXOXOX

MaryAnn

[trish2418]

Welcome, Carolyn. So sorry your dad is faced with this diagnosis. I'm sending prayers that treatment goes well for him.

Trish

[MsC1210]

Hello Carolyn and welcome

I am so sorry about your Dad's diagnosis. I am very glad you found us here, though.

Please let us know how we can help you and be assured we will do our best.

Christine

[Shelley (MLC)]

Hi Carolyn and welcome. I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. Please keep us posted after you speak with the oncologist. Shelley

[Wendy]

Hi there,

Welcome to LCHelp community!

I really understand how hard it is to wait until the doctor visit. It can surely rattle even the calmest nerves!

I would suggest that you read some of the great survivor stories under "My story". Lung Cancer is not necessarily a death sentence and there are many of us surviving and thriving on this board.

I personally have had significant lymph node involvement at diagnosis and I am here today still enjoying life.

God bless you and your family right now.

Wendy

[Barbb]

Welcome Carolyn, I'll be watching for your updates.

Barb

[ernrol]

Carolyn,

Welcome to the site. Keep us posted.

Stay positive,

Eernie

[dadstimeon]

Welcome Carolyn,

Glad you found us.

Rich

[barbara5452]

Welcome Carolyn, I can tell you have you boxing gloves on, that is the right attitude. Keep us posted.

[delgrip]

Welcome Carolyn. This board is wonderful. I am a new member myself and really like all the advice and stories I read on here. I am sorry your dad was diagnosed with lung cancer but you just tell him to fight it and fight it with all he has in him. That is what I am doing. Never give up.

[JB]

Welcome Carolyn. It's unfortunate that you have to be here. This board offers plenty of information and support and everyone here is great. Lot's of insight and perspective.

Please take a minute to update your profile as it assists everyone in understaniding where you are in your journey.

Best wishes.

[Don M]

Welcome Carolyn; I hope treatment goes well for your dad.

Don M

[rainbow]

Welcome Carolyn,

I am new here also, but finding the people helpful and caring. Glad his first treatment went well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless,

Denise