My Dad has just been diagnosed with an advanced lung cancer adenocarcinoma.
I cannot believe the change in him from 3 weeks ago.
CAn it really be so aggressive?
We are all in such shock.
They are suggesting Chemo, or not he has to choose? Or they might say he is not fit enough to have it.?
Sorry about your dads diagnosis. My wife was diagnosed in January. Yes, it's very aggressive in as much as quick metatastic spread is very common. Chemo and maybe radiotherapy are options as well as some drug treatments depending on a molecular analysis of the cancer (from biopsy) to test for specific mutations. Your oncologist should be able to explain and then propose an appropriate course of treatment.
Hello ali_g
Welcome to the Roy Castle Community, sorry to hear about your dads diagnosis, this can be a very confusing and worrying time for the family there is lots of information available on this forum and the other members can be a great support sharing their experiences. Treatment regimes do vary depending on the location, stage and type of tumour also on your dads general health once all investigations have been completed your oncologist will discuss treatment options with you, if you have any questions you want to ask write them down beforehand. You should also have a lung cancer specialist nurse who will be able to advise and support you. If you give us a call on the freephone number we have information booklets and a dvd which may be of interest to you or if you would like to speak to someone our helpline number is 0333 323 7200 ext 2
My dad was diagnosed with lung and liver cancer on 15th April but starts at Christies this Friday with his first chemo session on Monday. It's definitely a shock to the system for everyone. The only thing you can do unfortunately is stay cautiously optimistic and put your faith in our fabulous doctors. Good luck x
Very sorry to read of your dad's diagnosis. I fully understand your shock as my lovely husband was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in June 2015. I often feel reluctant to share his story as it's not particularly encouraging. He was outwardly a very fit and strong man aged just 54. He was offered both radiotherapy and chemo but it was his choice to accept or not as the treatment was only ever going to try to control the disease not cure it. He did take the treatment although he considered not doing so. With hindsight I wish he hadn't because it restricted our lives greatly. Not only was he unable to see our daughter and grandaughter for a number of weeks when they both developed colds but we were also more tied down and restricted because of medical appointments. One thing we hadn't realised was that he would have to have an injection daily for a week after his chemo (to help boost his white cells?) As we are both somewhat needle phobic this meant we had to rely on the district nurse to do the daily injection - which meant we had to stay close to home.
I wish you well whatever course of action your dad and his medical team decide on. I'm sure you will find great support through these forums. Continue to post. You aren't alone.
Netty
Ways to cope with diagnosis of lung cancer?
supporter of 50 year old husband with stage 4 lung cancer- in shock and very frightened
Just received Adenocarcinoma diagnosis
How to deal mentally with diagnosis?
