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Dads small cell cancer

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Posted 24 Dec 2014 at 14:07

Merry christmas to you all,Dads not been too well with pain from biospy site keeping him up at night.Chemo on 7th jan,22 weeks since his cancer came back.I hope 2015 goes easy on all of you and your loved ones,Paula xxx

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Posted 24 Dec 2014 at 16:56

Hi Paul'a hope your dad gets some pain free nights good luck with chemo in January . Andy

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Posted 29 Dec 2014 at 02:46

Paula, just to say I am thinking of you and your dad as we see the New Year rolling towards us x

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 01 Jan 2015 at 17:38

aww thank you both.Dad has been quite ill with a flu bug and hardly eaten all christmas.He has chemo on 7th jan in theory but he did say he may not go ahead with anymore treatment.To be honest i dont blame him.He has done remarkably well with this small cell type and enjoyed his 2 yrs since he was first diagnosed but all the mess ups this time are taking their toll.He is such a strong man,never one to make a fuss but i think he has lost his energy to fight on.I will respect him whatever he decides obviously x Paula..Happy new year to all on Prostate cancer uk x

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Posted 01 Jan 2015 at 22:46

Yes, my father-in-law made a decision to stop eating and pretty much controlled his own end. Hard for us but I have nothing but love and respect for a man who maintained his dignity right to the last.

Don't forget to take good care of yourself while you are being strong for everyone else x

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 01 Jan 2015 at 22:55

Paula

These are the most difficult times. As we look forward to our later years, we all hope for the best quality of life, but do not want to be a burden for our offspring. Respect your father's wishes, and give him all the love and support you can.

Thinking of you through what will be a rough period, but also remember all the good times you shared. Look after yourself and the rest of your family. I hope they will also look after you.

Paul

Stay Calm And Carry On.
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Posted 11 Jan 2015 at 16:41

Dad had chemo 3 days this week,cisplatin and etopitode.He had a reduced dose as his kidneys are not working so well.Mum saw her onco all good back in 4 months.No side effects for Dad yet except tiredness which is good as the pain was losing him sleep now he just drops off.Next chemo on 28th jan but he sees consultant this week.xx

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Posted 19 Jan 2015 at 14:29
Hi Paula,

We wrote to each other back in 2012/13 until my father lost his battle with small cell prostate cancer. I decided to stop by on this forum and hoped to find all was well with your parents. I'm pleased to read your Mum is doing so well, but sad to hear of your Dads recurrence :( How is he doing? How are you doing? If there is anything you need from me or if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask xxxxxx

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Posted 28 Jan 2015 at 20:35

Oh wow..i was only thinking how I could contact you since the site changed! s35.Dad has had 3 chemos which made him wiped out.This weeks 3 have been cancelled due to low white blood cells although he looks great :). sadly Dad had to wait 25 weeks for chemo to start.The cancer has come back in lymph node and spread to his bladder.This is causing constant peeing and some pain.He has mentioned stopping treatment and he has had 30months since diagnosis.Amazing really.Your father was the only person I found online who got as far as he did.Dad gets scanned in feb to decide if chemo is worthwhile.
I hope you and your family are well and coming to terms with things without your Dad,(I absolutely dread that bit obviously) xxxx

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Posted 05 Feb 2015 at 07:40

Dads getting 3 more chemos this week then he gets scanned.Hopefully he doesnt suffer too much this time.The dose is reduced due to kidneys not functioning to well.Love to all on this site.

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Posted 05 Feb 2015 at 08:08

Phi Paula, your dad has done so well, I hope his story gives hope to others diagnosed with small cell. Fingers crossed that he tolerates this round of chemo well xxx

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 06 Feb 2015 at 08:45

I agree Lyn he has had 2 yrs 7 months so far which is alot more than i ever read about(although the internet is not always a good idea).I feel we have been very lucky with Mum too.This is her 8 th yr since she was diagnosed as stage 4 cancerxxx

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Posted 25 Feb 2015 at 20:48

chemo cancelled again next week now plus injection and 3 scans at different hospitals.Otherwise all good except for his bad moods which are understandable.Mum and Dad celebrated 49 yrs married.

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Posted 25 Feb 2015 at 22:50

Let's hope they make 50, get the telegram, and are able to celebrate it in style!

Stay Calm And Carry On.
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Posted 25 Feb 2015 at 23:20

Congratulations to your Mum and Dad Paula, not only for all they have been through and for what you have been through . I know it has been tough but 49 years together , Wow A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you all . X

BFN

JULIE X

NEVER LAUGH AT A LIVE DRAGON
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Posted 26 Feb 2015 at 00:48

Paula, I was just sitting here imagining what an achievement it is to share your life with someone for 50 years - I will be 68 when we have our golden wedding but i think that someone will have to give me a medal for putting up with him that long - he of course says that only a saint could put up with me. Your mum and dad seem so strong in each other's care - a gift that not everyone is blessed with. I guess he is allowed to be grumpy when the treatment plan is being messed up and causing uncertainty.
My love to you all x

"Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards." Soren Kierkegaard

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Posted 26 Feb 2015 at 00:57
Paula

you are a fabulous daughter and I promise you they are very precious to have. Your Dad does well to be just a little grumpy as Lyn says.

49 years together is such a rare thing these days as others have said a truly WOW achievement.

XX

Mo

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Posted 26 Feb 2015 at 16:59

oh thank you all.Dads parents made 52 yrs wed too :) The fact they are both still here after one yr prognosis each is amazing.dad has been struggling lately but this is the 4th chemo between them and it does takes its toll.dad is at his friends funeral fri another lovely man lost to prostate cancer.
Lets hope they make 50 yrs wed then they can have all the fostered and adopted kids around them and their 3 and 13 grandkids. love to all on this site Heres hoping Dads 3 scans are ok :)

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Posted 12 Mar 2015 at 23:39

Dad saw onco and didnt get bone scan result from mon or ct scan from last week.I was worried as he had shoulder pain last week has anyone ever heard of delays in scan results? Anyway he seems well according to Mum and he will see the doc again in April.i did wonder if he was told something and wants to take it on board before telling anyone.Bit confused as this was the half way scan for chemo.

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Posted 14 Mar 2015 at 16:03
Paula

the results of both scans are usually up on the hospital system within a few days unless the people that check them are backed up. Oncologists do sometimes forget to mention them so sometimes you have to prompt them. Your Dad may just have been a bit relieved they were not mentioned.

If he is happy for you to chase it up then maybe you could call the oncologist with your Dad.

If they are happily continuing with the chemo I would not worry too much until your Dad gets his next meeting in April.

xx

Mo

 
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