Guest sandy Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Hi Everyone, I wrote in a few months ago about my dad. He was diagnosed with SCLC in Sept and told by the doctor that he should get things in order because he may only have 2-3 months. Well, he just went in today to get the results of all his follow up tests and it sounds pretty good. He had 5 weeks of radiation and 5 rounds of chemo. The doctor said it was always a good sign when they can't find the cancer right off the bat. It's still there, but it's shrunk to the point where they could hardly see it. It doesn't look like it's spread anywhere. He's 72 and not in the best of health to begin with so this is good news I think. He will have radiation in the brain as a preventative measure and they want to put him on some kind of study. So, I wonder how long this cancer will stay this way, Will it come back for sure? I assume it will, but I wonder what time frame we are looking at. The doctor's answer was, quite some time. Thanks Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Good news, Sandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCarl Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Great news, Sandy! You know, I don't think I'd worry so much about IF the cancer will come back or WHEN it'll come back. Think I'd just enjoy the NOW with your father. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Sandy, I am really happy to hear the news about your dad. The chemo and radiation worked and he is in a stable mode. That is a real blessing. Prayers for you and your dad... God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Awesome news Sandy! No one know for sure with recurrences - just enjoy that he's beat it THIS far! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 That is wonderful news! Stable is GREAT!!! I will be praying for him! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Indeed that's GREAT news!! Ipray the tumor remains small or gets smaller. Miracles happen every day!! MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Very good news about your dad. No one can predict when or if it will return. Try to spend your energy enjoying life. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 That is GREAT NEWS!!!!! David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethAnn Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Im so happy for you, I hope to share the same news one day soon about my Mom. I wish for you to take this good news and celebrate and continue celebrating. Love & Prayers Beth Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sandy Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I just want to say a BIG thank you to everyone for the thoughtful replies to my message. What a wonderful group of caring people. Beth Ann. I too hope to hear the same good news about your mom. You are all right, I just have to be thankful for every moment we do have instead of worrying about what might or might not happen. Thank you all again. Sandy ( I see there are a few Sandy's, so I will sign off as Sandy M. from now on.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cbysea1 Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Sandy that's great news. Watch your Dad for Anything suspicious.Call Doc frequently.Even if you think you are being a pest! Check out the post on the SCLC board about MD Anderson . Cheryl_Child of God Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted January 17, 2004 Share Posted January 17, 2004 Sandy, that is great news on your father. I sure didn't know they do radiation in the brain when there is no sign of a met. That's a new one on me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hope Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Awesome news, Sandy! Keep us updated with his progress. Hope Mom dx with sclc limited stage 0l-02 5 months chemo (carboplatin & etoposide), radiation, no pci Recurrance 06-03 found with follow up c/t, chemo (carboplatin & etoposide) began then stopped due to severe reaction 07-03 pet scan concurred ca in sternum 09-03 ct shows ca spread 09-03 Three 28-day cycles of cisplatinum & cpt-ll 12-03 some tumors responding, began 2 more 28 day cycles cisplatinum & cpt-ll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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