Confused

Has your dad had any treatment up to now.   My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008..   Has gone thru lots of tests.  Radiation theraphy and 2 courses of chemo...  None have done the trick,  she has now had all treatment stopped as she is too ill.  Now pallitive care.    Do you ever go with your parents to the consultations to ask questions..

Hey, my mum had a brain tumour, she had radiotherapy and chemo for about 6 monthz, and then after that we saw the consultant every 2/3 months .. it was just a check up to see how things are going .. she would have her usual scans etc .. but as they say .. a scan isnt a patient .. and with my mum although her scans were great you would know to look at her that she wasnt!.. they just keep and eye on things, and it gives you a chance to ask any questions! you are obviously worried about this .. so ask your dads consultant at the next appointment .. or if you feel you cant wait that long .. speak to the specialist nurse who should be able to giv you the info you need! also .. in my case because i was my mums next of kin .. i could make an appointment to speak to her consultant without her there! which in the end i had to do to get some answers! good luck and best wishs

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Hi, Dad has had no treatment since we found out the cancer had spread to his Lungs.  He was told he wouldn't get any until he started to be ill.  I am unable to go to any appointments with them as Mum & Dad wouldn't let me.  I am sometimes unsure as to whether they tell us everything or keep some bits back to try and protect us.  I am due to move to Australia in Septmeber and am finding my head is all over the place.  Dad is desperate for us to go - he wants to spend December with us to watch the Ashes! In a way it doesn't feel real.  He doesn't look ill and we only know it's there because of the scan.  Thanks for your messages, it's really nice to know there are other people out there to talk to xx