Small cell cancer

jetj · Guru

Small cell cancer

milo · Guru

just got bac from the specialist from Wollongong ,

and its confirmed my dad has small cell cancer, and its pretty nasty,

in his top right lung from the scans we saw today, apparently it started 2 years ago but wasn't picked up

back then when he had blood trans fusions etc

not sure what road were on but it aint fun... thanks to all for your support..

milo

Grams · Guru

I'm sorry too Milo,

when we got the diagnosis that Les had Prostate Cancer...you just sit there numb, it's like the world is turning and you are staying still, it's a horrible feeling. He was very lucky, after having his prostate removed 2 years ago, then 6 months of recovery, he has been cancer free since. But we know cancer can appear without warning, I hate it.

neilnruth · Guru

All the best milo as you support your Dad through this scenario.

Sheba · Guru

Thinking of you both Milo. Take care,

Sheba.

Bryan · Guru

Life seems unfair at times Milo. Stay strong and my best wishes for your Dad.

herbie · Guru

Hello Milo, words cannot express my sadness in reading your post . All I can offer is my thoughts and take each day as it comes,as thinking too far ahead in this type of situation you are in ,,,yes can do your head in.

Chin up and soldier on and be strong for your dads sake.

Regards Herbie.

copper1 · Guru

Hey Milo keep strong mate for you and your dad. everyone as you know, in the GN forum are thinking of you so keep us updated when you can.

Dunmowin · Guru

Milo, you need to stay strong for your dad. Don't let it get you down, someone has to be strong. All your forumite friends are with you now.

Kiwi-as · Guru

Not good news Milo. Know that Lorraine and I are thinking of you, will say a prayer for you. I have had to deal with members of my own family, struck down with the scourge.

-- Edited by Kiwi-as on Wednesday 25th of September 2013 09:52:53 AM

Bud · Veteran Member

Milo sorry to hear your Dads diagnosis. There is a lot of support from the forum & our thoughts are with your Dad & yourself. Please keep us updated on his progress.

RosieW · Guru

Thinking of you and your family Milo.

shekon · Guru

Thinking of you and your Dad, Milo. Sometimes, it is OK not to be strong when you are going through the Cancer road. Seek support from those around you and let them help you through this. Cancer Council NSW is wonderful support, have a look at their website. The forum there is well run and you are able to communicate with others going through the same journey. I know it was a wonderful life line when I was on this road with my late husband.
Take care

jules47 · The Happy Helper

Milo - not good news - so make the most of what you have with your dad - enjoy every minute, take the bad with the good - and know that we are all here for you. Give your dad lots of hugs., and one from me!

milo · Guru

thanks guys once again, i just dont want to bombard the board with my stuff..

QueenKombi · Senior Member

Very sorry to hear Milo and I'm sure we don't mind a bit of "bombarding." It's good to have people to discuss this with and sometimes family members are dealing with it in their own way.

Milo, I did prick my ears up when I read you post above concerning your dad having blood transfusions. Was that for an unrelated matter?

I do have a reason for asking. It concerns a good friend, but I don't want to hijack your post with the details.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

how did I miss this post yesterday, sorry to hear your sad news milo, you keep strong my friend and spend as much time with your dad as you can, it will help keep him strong knowing you and the family are around at this time, take care mate.

milo · Guru

Hi guys.

about my dads blood transfusions...

dad had blood trans fusions nearly 2 years ago, as I said earlier,
were not sure if this is related or not... there weren't anything on his scans back then

and then again about 3 weeks ago now..

we also have to see this doc we saw
last night 3 weeks from now, which could be an on going event..ie every 3 weeks?? confuse
so much med's he's taking now, not much of him to fit it all !! biggrin

My sister is going to take some work leave and stay down some times

when she can, which will be good for me , so I might be able to have a couple days away

( I got a clothing optional retreat in mind,haven't been back to in years, now that the weather is warming up wink

and its not far away from me as well smile ) As this progresses though I may stay over my self a few nights of the week

so that's about it for now.. I do appreciate all your blessing's and support and dad says many thanks from him too smile ..

I am trying to be as positive as possible, at least when over with dad, different in my own time at home I might

shed a tear or 3.... I think I am so used to ringing up dad every morning to see how he is or what he needs..

sometimes change is as good as a holiday , but I don't think they had this in mind when thinking that. confuse

And I will keep doing my radio show as often as I can do them, or when I can,...

I have been at my station since its starting in 1985 ( of and on again of course )

oh also , we have to find out what to do with dads driving licence, he asked us if he has to hand that in now ,

he has made up his mind in not driving any more ( I am now his personal driver ! smile ) so relieved about that and he is

looking at selling his car at some stage.. Yet in some ways I wish we hadn't of had to go through all this with his driving and

all that most of you would remember the troubles we had about 2 years ago, but even through all that I put up with it and we kept the family going which is what I was most concerned about..and I wish I had more confidence with him about all that, and when we had the motor home etc, but unfortunately it didn't work out way we wanted things too.. but that's the way the cookie crumbles!

well that's it for me , will write more for you guys when I can and I'll stay on here too, no point leaving,

some thing has to keep me sane!! hmm

barina · Guru

Sorry to hear about your Dad Milo. I hope you can enjoy some time away even if only overnight to help you to cope with what you have to deal with.

QueenKombi · Senior Member

milo wrote:
Hi guys.
about my dads blood transfusions...
dad had blood trans fusions nearly 2 years ago, as I said earlier,
were not sure if this is related or not... there weren't anything on his scans back then
and then again about 3 weeks ago now..

Thanks Milo. The reason I asked is because I fear a very good friend of mine may have lung cancer. A reasonably heavy smoker, she started wheezing a couple of years ago and it reminds me of the anti-cancer advert where the doctor says "sometimes you can hear a person with lung cancer. It's the air trying to get around the tumours"........ or words to that effect. Just recently she's been extremely deficient in iron and her doctor thought they may have to give her a transfusion. She's had a course of iron injections, but too early to tell yet if it's worked.

Anyway, please keep us informed when you can. You obviously have a lot of friends here who are quite concerned. We're all thinking of you, your dad and your family at this very difficult time.

Aime.

countryroad · Senior Member

Just to let you know you are both in my thoughts, we never know what is in front of us, just have to get through a day at a time.
Robyn

Pejay · Guru

Hey Milo,

Pete & I want to let you know that you and your Dad have both our thoughts and prayers during this time.

Cheers

June