Hello everyone I’m new here , my dad has small cell lung cancer

Streaming angel,

I am so sorry to read your news regarding your Dads lung cancer diagnosis...it is difficult to answer your specific questions because, staging is done differently by specialists. 

Because there are many interpretations it would be wrong of me to make assumptions, the only thing I can say based on my understanding is that the cancer has not spread, M0, that is great news and hopefully the right treatment will be prescribed to begin effective treatment.

The Lung Cancer Forum is the best place to communicate with others experiencing something similar to what you have described, alternatively, contacting Ask a Nurse is an area that will give you professional help and guidance.

Tough as it is, you are very welcome here, and I hope that the stated sites, and other users will be able to assist you further with your answer.

Take Care

Lowe'

Hi

My dad has also been diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. His is T4 N1 M1. After a lot of research I discovered that T is the size of the tumour, N is the degree of spread and M is for the presence of distant metastasis. Although i understand my dads cancer somewhat, I cannot say what that means for your dad. I'm learning the medical terms myself but that is what i have found.

Hope this helps

Hello, 

So sorry to hear your news. My dad was diagnosed with throat cancer in September and I too found these terms confusing. I found the below link which I hope is helpful, but if in doubt don’t feel at all hesitant to call your dads oncologist to discuss. In my experience all of the doctors and supporting teams of specialists more than understand how confusing this all is, and would prefer you to ask if you need explanation, support or guidance. 

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/what-is-cancer/stages-of-cancer

Wishing you the very best. 

Lucie