Junior Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 I think I mentioned in my last post that dad's tumor has shrunk 60% after 2 rounds of treatment...GOOD NEWS...They also discovered a brain tumor...BAD NEWS...He should be a candidate for Stereotactic radiosurgery...GOOD NEWS...Before he was supposed to go for a MRI to confirm the location and size of the tumor and to get fited for his head frame, he developed a blood clot that traveled to his leg...BAD NEWS...It was in an arterty, so they though it came from his heart and that he must have had a silent heart attack...MORE BAD NEWS...He didn't have a heart attack...GOOD NEWS...They think it might have been from when the tumor stopped bleeding in his lung...OK NEWS...They will do a scope on Monday to check out his lung...GOOD NEWS...They (his pulmonary doctor and cardiologist) warned him that he might need to cut back or change his chemo...REALLY BAD NEWS sice it's been working so well! Needless to say I hate this GOOD NEWS...BAD NEWS rollercoaster! Sorry...I just needed to vent.... -Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Junior- It's been said before on the board, and I just want to restate, that we never need to apologize for venting when we come here...this is the perfect place to let emotions loose--GOOD emotions and BAD emotions. Thanks for letting us know about your dad. He is certainly having a bumpy ride. I'm hoping things smooth out for him and that he gets to continue with his current chemo, or maybe even something better. Hang in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Junior - Sending prayers your way that the GOOD NEWS will edge out the BAD NEWS - best wishes! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Sending prayers for Good News. I wish the best for your family. Tammy Mom with NSCLC ADENO Stage 3b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 I'm adding my prayers, too. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosanne Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 I will also say a prayer. Rosanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Hey Junior, VENT, VENT and VENT SOME MORE My Friend, that's what we are here for! Damn lung cancer crap really does SUCK!!!! I'm sure you feel like you are taking two steps forward and three steps back! Well, I can only hope that you will soon be taking three steps forward and 1 step back real soon! It's like a dance and you would like to sit this on out!!! Hang in there, you and your dad are in my thoughts and prayers. Warm and Gentle Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Have you asked about low molecular weight herapin. It is a blood thinner. Sometimes people develop deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) from cancer. Not sure about your dad's situation and I am not a Dr, but you may want to ask. Here is a reference http://www.meds.com/conrad/ash/kakkar.html God bless, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 more info on DVT http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/a ... cer/hep_4/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 20, 2003 Share Posted April 20, 2003 Hi Junior, We hate this roller coaster ride. It's horrible! My husband had blood clots in his lungs too and they put him on cumiden (SP)? Anyway it was a blood thinner and it really helped. Blessings and prayers to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted April 23, 2003 Author Share Posted April 23, 2003 Thank you all for your concern and prayers..... The prayers must have helped, because dad's out of the hospital. They are putting him on a low dose of coumadin. The good news is that he can continue his chemo as scheduled! The other good news is that his MRI for his brain came back and showed only one small tumor. We see this as good news, because he can receive fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery. (The doctor was concerned about there being multiple tumors and having to do whole brain radiation instead.) He starts those treatments in 2 weeks. Next week he gets fitted for the head frame. Thank God all is going well! Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers!!! -Junior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 23, 2003 Share Posted April 23, 2003 Junior, Thanks for the update...it sounded a lot more hopeful on many fronts. Good luck on the FSR. Prayers continuing, needless to say. Don't forget to take care of yourself, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 Junior, I'm so sorry to hear of the problems your father is experiencing. I'm glad to hear that things have gotten better though. Keeping you and your father in my thoughts and prayers. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted April 24, 2003 Share Posted April 24, 2003 I hear you junior on the roller coaster! I am glad to hear thought that the good news out weighted the bad this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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