Dad just diagnosed T4N0M0 ( upper lobe) cancer in right lung. Told radiotherapy will “cure” it! Consultant who fed back to parents this week omitted fact that PET scan showed small hot spot in colon that requires colonoscopy next week urgently!
Just when we thought ... fab! Hasn’t spread ... radiotherapy treatment offered... any advice? Guidance?
Poor 80 yr old dad! He’s exhausted from the stress and need to get treatment on way and clarity.
Hi,
It is understandable that your dad is unclear about his management. Once he has the colonoscopy he will get an appointment to see the consultant after the results are available. Perhaps you could go to the out patient hospital appointment with your parents should they wish you to do so. Your dad most probably was given the phone number of the lung cancer specialist attached to the team managing his are.He could(or you could) with your dad's permission)phone her/him to discuss your concerns.
If you would like to speak to one of the helpline nurses please call 0800 358 7200 from9.00am-Monday to Thursday 9.00am-4.00pm Friday.
Kind regards,
The helpline support team.
Thank you for the reply
Yes, I am attending the oncology appointment with He and my mother nExt week. We have just been given a nurse whom I spoke with this morning. She was very helpful.
Thank you again
PET scan results
Why CT scan not pet scan?
The oncologist wants to do a PET and CT scan the same day. Is it necessary to do both?
Worried about PET scan results
So scared after CT scan showed shadow on lung
