Posts by nimbletrucker72

Nancy Hernandez43 said:No matter how much it feels like the fight is over, unfortunately, the struggle continues in the form of acceptance. Be brave and truly believe that it’s better that the pain has stopped. My deepest condolences and a virtual hug to you. Hang in there and remember everything he would have wanted for you—how he’d want you to walk through life—because he’ll be right there following your lead..

thanks, it really is like that. this battle isn't finished just yet. I just need a different kind of weapon now. Guided by the love for my children and my husband who need me. And knowing that he loved me... even if it was in his own unique way.....

So, we’ve finally finished our fight, but honestly? It feels like we were just getting armed for the real thing. Nothing is ever going to feel the same again. I suppose the only real comfort is knowing there isn't any more pain or struggling left for that poor, weary body. ....................Sending my love and thanks to everyone! I LOVE YOU DAD, FROM YOUR LITTLE SIS

I’m looking for some advice on how to move forward here. I’ve posted about this before, but I need to revisit it. It concerns my father, who has been battling small cell lung cancer with metastases in his adrenal glands. We haven't done all the other scans yet. After his chemo, things didn't look better or worse—blood work and chest X-rays were basically stagnant. He fought through four months and four cycles of chemo with such incredible bravery, really holding his own, but after that last round, he just suddenly collapsed. In the ten days leading up to his fifth cycle, he wasn't eating or drinking much at all—maybe just a few ounces a day. Just the day before, he was sitting there with us, but by morning, he couldn't even move, let alone get to the car, so the paramedics had to come. Now, he's been on an IV for seven days and still refuses any food or liquid. He wants nothing. He moans quite a bit, too; when I ask if he's in pain, he says no. He always recognizes me, but we can't actually have a conversation. All I can get out of him is a nod or a shake of the head. The doctors say it has spread to his brain, though they claim there's no need for more imaging. He's getting pain management via patches and some sedatives, but nothing is changing. It’s not even clear to him that he isn't responding to the medication, though it seemed to me yesterday that he was a tiny bit more lucid and was moaning a little more.

Hi everyone. We haven't found any good news. Dad is visibly declining. His abdominal CT shows changes in both the right and especially the left adrenal glands, and the chest CT indicates the process has reached segment II of the upper lobe and segment IV of the lower right lobe. The lesion is infiltrating the posterior mediastinum, pressing into the laterodorsal wall of the trachea and the right main bronchus. We went through a bronchoscopy today with a private pulmonologist, even though everything seems pretty clear already. Once the results come in tomorrow, we’ll head to Jordanovac, but the pulmonologist says surgery isn't an option because it has spread too far. I honestly don't know what lies ahead for us now, or how anyone is supposed to stay calm.

slyseal28, my heart goes out to you!!!!!!!!

thanks so much, Rose, really, thank you quite a bit............

Thanks... Susan Diaz91... I'm not entirely sure, but I'll give it a shot. Does anyone know where I could ask about finding a clinic that offers a full suite of comprehensive testing? If someone could point me in the right direction, I'd really appreciate it. THANKS

Thanks, Grace Stewart6, I honestly don't even know what to think anymore. I consider myself someone who knows a lot about these things, but everything changes when it involves my own dad. I spend a lot of time on this forum, and privately, I knew dinu9; she was such a fighter, truly. Regarding my father, he had to be rushed to Jordanovac because a tumor was discovered during a pulmonology exam, which is why I’m so confused about why they didn't keep him there—even his GP was caught completely off guard. Aside from some chest pain and a bit of weight loss, there aren't any other symptoms. His head isn't hurting anymore, but 6 cm is just... it's huge, so I'm terrified. I know time is running out, but I just want him to stay with us for a little while longer. From his therapist, he was prescribed Sumamed and some codeine phosphate alkaloids for the pain. I am just being torn apart by this grief and heartache, and I feel powerless. When I'm with him, I try so hard to act like everything is okay, but once I get home, the dark thoughts just take over. I have a wonderful family waiting for me, and I need to be there for them, but I feel this crushing pressure in my chest. I don't want to burden them too much, yet I can't seem to talk about anything else. That's why I'm asking you all to please help me find some peace. Sorry.

Hey there, everyone. Honestly, I’ve been feeling absolutely terrible for the last seven days. My dad, who's 68, had an X-ray, and they found a 6 cm tumor on his lungs. We were over at Jordanovac earlier today, but they ended up sending him home. They scheduled a bronchoscopy for June 12th, along with some CT scans for his chest and abdomen—they actually told us to get those done somewhere else because their equipment isn't great, even though the specialists there claim everything is top-notch. The doctor just gave us this blunt statement that things don't look good. It’s hard to wrap my head around what that actually means; everyone seems to be staring at us wondering why he didn't stay for observation. He finally went in for an exam after dealing with these intense headaches for about 20 days (plus some chest pain, though he's dealt with that for years, usually managed by taking Voltaren twice a day). Can I realistically assume from this that we're nearing the end, and they're just being hesitant to tell us? Or is there still actual hope for surgeries or other treatment methods to slow everything down? If anyone out there can offer some insight, please, I'm asking for help. Thanks!