xena warrior Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hi i live in the UK and i found this wonderful forum last night. My father is in hospital at the moment recovering from Pneumonia he is being weaned off a ventilator as i type. He has had scans and xrays and the Doctor is certain he has Lung Cancer and mets in ribs and possibly brain. Bronchoscopy will be performed next week when he is a bit stronger. The doctor has said my Dad has months and a bit longer with Chemo............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hi, Xena in the UK! Welcome. Don't give up hope and pressing for the best treatments. My wife was given 9 months and is now at 2 years. Keep us posted. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hello, Xena, Hoping that your Father gains strength very soon. There are many of us here who have exceeded our prognosis. We also have several members from the UK. Hopefully they'll post soon. Just want to say "Welcome" to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richinsdakota Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Yep..welcome , sorry for the tough diagnosis, but remember noone can predict how long someone will survive, everyone is different. Youll find lot of great info and support from the great folks here...good luck. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Xena,Welcome to our family ,you will find lots of knowing and caring people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hi and Welcome! Glad you have found us and hope your dad is weaned from the ventilator soon. It's scary to see someone on a vent. Wish you both the very best. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Welcome Xena, So sorry you are going through this. Don't give up hope. There are many good treatments out there these days and doctors can't really make a judgement like they have without knowing all the facts. Even then they can't make such a judgement. Originally my husband was given a 9 month prognosis WITH treatment. It has been 18 months and he is still working full time, and feeling fine. Lung cancer can be beat. People do it every day. Your doctors may be wrong altogether and this may not be cancer. If it is, get second opinions. Find out exactly the cancer type. Don't give up hope, and come here often for support. Remember bone mets usually respond well to radiation, so that can be dealt with. Also, there are a few very successful treatments for brain mets like Gamma knife. There have been recoveries in every stage and every type of cancer. Your father can be one of those. And every day we hang in there brings us closer to a cure. It is right around the corner. I will be keeping you in my prayers Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Welcome to the family, but sorry you have to be here. Looking forward to getting to know you. Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Welcome Xena, You must be feeling very scared and overwhelmed right now. The waiting is the worst part. Once your Dad is strong enough you will be able to put your mind to helping him fight this thing. Prayers and positive thoughts go out to you and your Dad and family. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Xena, Welcome from the US to the UK! Sorry you need this website. I am praying for your Dad, you and the whole family. Take care. P. S. I am working for a British Company--British Nuclear Fuels Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Lad Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Hi Xena, as you can probably guess I'm from the UK. Try to take comfort from the fact that people on here really do know how you're feeling. Certainly over here in the UK a diagnosis of stage IV lung cancer comes with the standard "they've got 6 months to live" response. But it doesn't have to be that way. The first doc who saw my dad gave that response and offered as a treatment option 'no treatment'. My dad, me and the rest of my family were not having that. He is now being treated at a specialist cancer centre, by a fantastic team, who don't promise miracles but they do care. In two weeks time, God willing, my dad reaches that 6 month milestone. He's not through yet and those caring for him damn well ain't. This is a battle alright, a painful, horrible battle but it's a battle you can fight. Don't give up hope and stay in touch. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I'm glad you found us -- the support here will help you in your fight against this beastly disease. And as the others have said, don't let the statistics and the predictions scare you off -- once he's off the ventilator and getting treatment, you'll see a difference. And there are all sorts of different treatments, as you'll see through reading through the posts on the board -- it's just a matter of finding something(s) that works for your dad. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Hi Xena and WELCOME! This thread popped up today and I guess I missed it the first time around. I see that you haven't posted for 2-3 weeks and was wondering if you got a diagnosis for your dad yet. We would love to hear from you and help in any way we can. Once again, welcome, and may God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xena warrior Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 Hi all thanks for your warm welcomes. I have updated my current situation in the 'family/care givers section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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