Dad was diagnosed with nsclc last July, a month before his 60th birthday.
He suffered chemo, radio and has been off work ever since. On his annualk review we raised the problematic headaches, several, weeks and scan later and yes, it has spread to both his bones and his brain.
After a year of hoping against hope we were all devastated to say the least. We were told that surgery was pointless as they could almost guarantee that new tumors would replace any that were removed. Chemo and radio was not possible either due to the risks.
After weeks of investigaqting alternative hospitals privately, we got to see Dad's oncologist who has agreed to radio - hurray!
We went on Wednesday to have his mould made his cast, treatment starts on Tuesday.
It's given Dad so much hope, he has a new lease of life, he is out walking every day and is really optimistic.
Whilst I am staying positive, I can't help but think that 2 sessions of radio on his lungs couldn't stop the cancer spreading. He has been on mmorphine, tamazapan and steroids for the last 2 weeks, this is undoubtedly where his new energy has come from - I fear what will happen if/when these drugs are stopped.
I am now living at home with Mum and Dad having out my flat up for rent 250 miles away and quit my beloved job of 5 years, I feel so much better being here for them but do miss my freedom, but there is no alternative - you only get one set of parents.
It's nearly 7 o'clock, getting dark and raining, Dad has just got wrapped up and gone for his daily walk - despite our protests!
Am hoping this new phase of positivity and hope is a long one......
Shelle
