Family worried sick: Should my Dad have radiotherapy?

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    After probably a year of suffering with a 'lump' in my throat and difficulty swallowing I finally took the decision to call the doctor. As we are in Covid times this was a case of phoning surgery, explain the symptoms, and if the lady on the other end thinks its urgent enough they get a doctor to call back. I explained that it was not urgent and I did not want the Doctor thinking it was. 

    Less than an hour later…

  • Family worried sick: Should my Dad have radiotherapy?

    FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi out there,

    My dad underwent a heart bi pass last year which he took a long time to get over & also suffered some depression , added to this it has also left him with a bit of dementia.

     

    He was diagnosed with NSCLC abt 7 weeks ago , after a bronchoscopy & scans it is inoperable & they've said no to chemo. They want him to have 20 shots of radiotherapy over a 4 week period & he is agreeing to it. They say he…