Im worried

dad diagnosed on tuesday, di they say for sure he has lung cancer or do they think its lung cancer....its early days yet.....the specialists will find out exactly whats wrong and then they will think of the best options for him..right now there is hope.....try not to worry to much..i know thats not allways easy..just let your dad know your there if he needs anything.....and see what the specialists say when your dad  has seen them ....

Hello Amanda

My husband was diagnosed with Non small lung cancer in Jan2006 aged 70.

He had chemo which didn't really agree with him he then had radiotherapy 5 days a week for a month he is still doing well nearly four years later he will be 75 this year.We just enjoy every day together accept the things he can't do now.I hope this may give you some hope Maureen x

Hi Amanda.  My mum was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in November 2009.  It is extensive and can't be cured, however, it can be treated with chemo.  She has had 4 lots of chemo so far and is so much better than she was.  She is 74 and the only side effect she has suffered is tiredness after the chemo for about a week.  She also lost her hair but no sickness or anything.  The xrays have shown that the cancer is shrinking.  She is fit and active at the moment and we enjoy every day we have.  I have met a lot of people on here who have shown me that there is hope.  The doctors will gather all the facts and then do what is best for your dads particular situation.  I know it's hard but try to stay positive until you know exactly what your dad is dealing with.  I hope your dad will take what ever treatment is offered.  Take care Caroline XX