Lung Concer posted by Missy @ 02:09 AM September 30, 2008

Missy — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 02:09:34 -0000

Hello and welcome to Caring.com's community.

I'm so sorry you and your dad are having to deal with this. We've had lung cancer in our family and it's a tough one!

While I don't have specific information for you, I wanted to link you to Caring's directory to local resources. Just plug in your dad's zipcode and you'll, hopefully, find several options.

Lung Concer posted by BGrayson @ 02:00 PM September 28, 2008

BGrayson — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:00:47 -0000

My Dad was diagnosised with lung cancer Feb 07. He had the lower lob of his lung removed but had no chemo or radiation---the MD's said it was a stage 1 and they got it all. Then in May 08 the cancer was back with a rengence. Surgery is not an option. Radiation and chemo was the suggested TX. We did get a second oppinion which was confirmed. My concern is the amount of weight he has lost--50lbs in 6 weeks. Is the the norm? Also he is unable to swallow because of the radiation. He has gotten dehydrated on at least 4 times and had to get fluids. My problem is that he lives in Biloxi, Ms and I live in Atlanta, Ga. I am onl able to get down there about once a month due to family obligation at home ( I am raising my two grandsons and they are VERY ACTIVE boys). I do not think moving down there with the boys would be a good idea. How do I find Home Health care in his town? Thank you for any help or suggestions anyone might have.

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