Guest Josie Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 My dad who is 84 yrs old is a 10 yrs survivor of prostate cancer. He has COPD and Black Lung for the past 20 yrs. During a routine CT Scan a tumor was found in the upper right lobe. They are doing a broncoscopy tomorrow. Pulmonary specialist suggested that with biopsy and radiation. I just hope I'm doing the righ thing. Please keep him in your prayers. Any replies will be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Josie, Prayers for your Dad headed your way. God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Josie, Sending prayers for your dad and for you. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Hi Josie. Prayera going up for your Dad. Let us know how things are going. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Josie, Prayers going out for you and your Dad. Welcome to our board, but sorry for the reason you have had to come here. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 22, 2004 Share Posted March 22, 2004 Josie, glad you are here. Prayers for your dad comin'. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 I too will be sending prayers your way but have been bothered by the one question you posed.... Am I doing the right thing? Get with your doctor and ask all of the questions (i.e.) After the Brocnospy what's next. For some that procedure alone is tough enough. My wife is 44 years old and otherwise healthy... It was tough on her. Next was the mediastinoscopy which was no picnic either. Your father is an elderly gentleman with many health problems and sometimes the so called "cure" is worse than the illness. Radiation and chemo usually follows from there which can be absolutely devastating, especially with older folks. I would sit down with your father and your doctor and explain the pros and cons with him. It shouldn't soley be your decision. While many on this board would not condone this advise, I feel it neccessary to at least answer your question. Don't let these doctors railroad you into something you are not sure about. Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 Good counsel from Jack. Sending hugs and prayers your way at this difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Josie, Sending prayers for you and your dad. Jack, has offered really good advice for you. Please consider asking the questions to your father's doctors. I think you and dad will be able to make better decisions regarding treatments... God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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