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Lung Cancer at 73
Jayne4694 posted:
My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 years ago. She was losing a lot of weight and decided to find out why and they found cancer. She had a large tumor on her left lung. They went in and removed the upper left lung and tons of nodules. She still has the lower small left lung. She did one dose of chemo and it nearly killed her. She couldn't go on and have any more chemo.
My mother has been complaining of pain in her chest going through to her back. Pain that keeps her in bed because she can't move. Then she also realized that she is losing a lot of weight again. I told her tomorrow to call her oncologist and get an appt. immediately. If there is something maybe they can catch it right away. She is scared to death. Afraid she has cancer again possible in the lower half of the left lung and said she will not have any chemo again. She just can't do it.
Any ideas?
Jayne
My mother has been complaining of pain in her chest going through to her back. Pain that keeps her in bed because she can't move. Then she also realized that she is losing a lot of weight again. I told her tomorrow to call her oncologist and get an appt. immediately. If there is something maybe they can catch it right away. She is scared to death. Afraid she has cancer again possible in the lower half of the left lung and said she will not have any chemo again. She just can't do it.
Any ideas?
Jayne
11 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer 2 years ago. She was losing a lot of weight and decided to find out why and they found cancer. She had a large tumor on her left lung. They went in and removed the upper left lung and tons of nodules. She still has the lower small left lung. She did one dose of chemo and it nearly killed her. She couldn't go on and have any more chemo.<br /> <br />My mother has been complaining of pain in her chest going through to her back. Pain that keeps her in bed because she can't move. Then she also realized that she is losing a lot of weight again. I told her tomorrow to call her oncologist and get an appt. immediately. If there is something maybe they can catch it right away. She is scared to death. Afraid she has cancer again possible in the lower half of the left lung and said she will not have any chemo again. She just can't do it.<br /> <br />Any ideas?<br />Jayne
ctjsis responded:
Hi --
I know how worried and concerned you must feel regarding your Mom's current situation. Unfortunately, lung cancer that has not been treated effectively has a great chance of not only recurring, but can also spread to other areas of the body outside the lungs.
From the description of the symptoms your Mom is experiencing, it is possible that the cancer has spread -- possibly to the other lung and likely to the bone (pain in her back).
Only an exam and further diagnostic testing by her oncologist can confirm this and I would recommend that she be seen as soon as possible.
If she can not tolerate chemotherapy and does not wish to try another cycle, there are other options that can help her maintain a more comfortable life --although it would not be possible to slow down or halt the progression of her disease.
I urge you to discuss options with your Mom's doctors and other family members who may be available to provide her additional support (and for you as well!)
I know how worried and concerned you must feel regarding your Mom's current situation. Unfortunately, lung cancer that has not been treated effectively has a great chance of not only recurring, but can also spread to other areas of the body outside the lungs.
From the description of the symptoms your Mom is experiencing, it is possible that the cancer has spread -- possibly to the other lung and likely to the bone (pain in her back).
Only an exam and further diagnostic testing by her oncologist can confirm this and I would recommend that she be seen as soon as possible.
If she can not tolerate chemotherapy and does not wish to try another cycle, there are other options that can help her maintain a more comfortable life --although it would not be possible to slow down or halt the progression of her disease.
I urge you to discuss options with your Mom's doctors and other family members who may be available to provide her additional support (and for you as well!)
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73Hi --<br />I know how worried and concerned you must feel regarding your Mom's current situation. Unfortunately, lung cancer that has not been treated effectively has a great chance of not only recurring, but can also spread to other areas of the body outside the lungs.<br />From the description of the symptoms your Mom is experiencing, it is possible that the cancer has spread -- possibly to the other lung and likely to the bone (pain in her back).<br />Only an exam and further diagnostic testing by her oncologist can confirm this and I would recommend that she be seen as soon as possible.<br />If she can not tolerate chemotherapy and does not wish to try another cycle, there are other options that can help her maintain a more comfortable life --although it would not be possible to slow down or halt the progression of her disease.<br />I urge you to discuss options with your Mom's doctors and other family members who may be available to provide her additional support (and for you as well!)
dsrtdiamndtx replied to ctjsis's response:
My Mom was diagnosed with lung cancer last week. She just turned 74. She had a cancer removed from her liver last year and that shows no signs of returning at this point. I am at a loss. The doc wants her to be in a trial for a new medication or do chemo therapy. She does not want chemo as she has seen several of her friends having it -- a last resort she says. Any words of wisdom? Thx!!
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73My Mom was diagnosed with lung cancer last week. She just turned 74. She had a cancer removed from her liver last year and that shows no signs of returning at this point. I am at a loss. The doc wants her to be in a trial for a new medication or do chemo therapy. She does not want chemo as she has seen several of her friends having it -- a last resort she says. Any words of wisdom? Thx!!
Bethefrog replied to dsrtdiamndtx's response:
My mom was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in her left lung in 2007. After Chemo, Radiation and PCI treatment she lived nearly another 4 years cancer free. During those 4 years she saw her oldest grandchild graduate from highschool and 3 others followed, she saw first communions, confirmations, grandchildren head to college, children celebrate a 20th wedding anniversary, a family reunion and so much more.
She was just diagnosed two weeks ago with a rare occurance of small cell lung cancer in her left lung again, just below the initial cancer mass. She has chosen to go through the treatments again, she wants to see her other grandchildren graduate from highschool, maybe a marriage or even a great grandbaby...... Prayers and persistence were her key to success.
She was just diagnosed two weeks ago with a rare occurance of small cell lung cancer in her left lung again, just below the initial cancer mass. She has chosen to go through the treatments again, she wants to see her other grandchildren graduate from highschool, maybe a marriage or even a great grandbaby...... Prayers and persistence were her key to success.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73My mom was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in her left lung in 2007. After Chemo, Radiation and PCI treatment she lived nearly another 4 years cancer free. During those 4 years she saw her oldest grandchild graduate from highschool and 3 others followed, she saw first communions, confirmations, grandchildren head to college, children celebrate a 20th wedding anniversary, a family reunion and so much more.<br /> <br />She was just diagnosed two weeks ago with a rare occurance of small cell lung cancer in her left lung again, just below the initial cancer mass. She has chosen to go through the treatments again, she wants to see her other grandchildren graduate from highschool, maybe a marriage or even a great grandbaby...... Prayers and persistence were her key to success.
lad82 replied to dsrtdiamndtx's response:
I am 73 years old and had breast cancer in 1998, lung cancer in the left lung and did radiation and chemo 2008, then 2010 had the cancer in my right lung and a tumor on my kidney, I am going through with chemo and do not have hardly any problems you can always try, and then stop it you get too sick. I have never been really sick. So talk to your doctor about it and then make up your mind and go with your Mom so you can help her understand what the doctor is talking about.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73I am 73 years old and had breast cancer in 1998, lung cancer in the left lung and did radiation and chemo 2008, then 2010 had the cancer in my right lung and a tumor on my kidney, I am going through with chemo and do not have hardly any problems you can always try, and then stop it you get too sick. I have never been really sick. So talk to your doctor about it and then make up your mind and go with your Mom so you can help her understand what the doctor is talking about.
I have gone through the same thing as you have and the same years also. Right now I just had my cat scan done, and the tumor on the kidney has shrunk but the one in the right lung has more fluid in it and has not shrunk at all. The chemo that I was taking had not made me sick at all. I did lose some weight but I could afford to. I believe that they will change the kind of chemo that I am taking right now.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73I have gone through the same thing as you have and the same years also. Right now I just had my cat scan done, and the tumor on the kidney has shrunk but the one in the right lung has more fluid in it and has not shrunk at all. The chemo that I was taking had not made me sick at all. I did lose some weight but I could afford to. I believe that they will change the kind of chemo that I am taking right now.
zapak responded:
Regret to inform Jayne there is no cure as Age factor is also a issue,no chemo no radiation can help and can worsen matters now.All I can say is keep her happy and cheerful and pray she dosent suffer.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73Regret to inform Jayne there is no cure as Age factor is also a issue,no chemo no radiation can help and can worsen matters now.All I can say is keep her happy and cheerful and pray she dosent suffer.
katesd responded:
My husband was stage 2 lung cancer last Oct. and now has stage 4. He is going through his second round of chemo. Our children have asked me what happens if dad says he doesn't want any more chemo, my reply is that it is his decision and they will have to respect that. I watched him recover from a surgery that they decided they couldn't remove all the tumor so they just stopped. Even with the chemo and radiation, the cancer continued to spread. I think at some point he will say he can't do anymore. I really have prayed to God to give me the strenght to accept his wish to not have anymore treatments. God be with you through your journey. We all know this is not easy by any means.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73My husband was stage 2 lung cancer last Oct. and now has stage 4. He is going through his second round of chemo. Our children have asked me what happens if dad says he doesn't want any more chemo, my reply is that it is his decision and they will have to respect that. I watched him recover from a surgery that they decided they couldn't remove all the tumor so they just stopped. Even with the chemo and radiation, the cancer continued to spread. I think at some point he will say he can't do anymore. I really have prayed to God to give me the strenght to accept his wish to not have anymore treatments. God be with you through your journey. We all know this is not easy by any means.
mackwhite responded:
Up to one-fourth of all people with lung cancer may have no symptoms when the cancer is diagnosed. These cancers usually are identified incidentally when a chest X-ray is performed for another reason. The majority of people, however, develop symptoms. The symptoms are due to direct effects of the primary tumor, to effects of metastatic tumors in other parts of the body, or to disturbances of hormones, blood, or other systems caused by the cancer.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73Up to one-fourth of all people with lung cancer may have no symptoms when the cancer is diagnosed. These cancers usually are identified incidentally when a chest X-ray is performed for another reason. The majority of people, however, develop symptoms. The symptoms are due to direct effects of the primary tumor, to effects of metastatic tumors in other parts of the body, or to disturbances of hormones, blood, or other systems caused by the cancer.
lad82 replied to dsrtdiamndtx's response:
Hi I have had chemo tell your Mom you can not go on how other people reaction to it, I had no real bad side effects. The chemo has improved over the years. She can always stop. I did not lose all my hair but I did lose some of it and it has gotten thin but who is to say at our age it wouldn't be thin any way. I wish your Mom lots of luck and will pray for her.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73Hi I have had chemo tell your Mom you can not go on how other people reaction to it, I had no real bad side effects. The chemo has improved over the years. She can always stop. I did not lose all my hair but I did lose some of it and it has gotten thin but who is to say at our age it wouldn't be thin any way. I wish your Mom lots of luck and will pray for her.
I love your mother's outlook & her goals to see even more of her legacy grow. We have many prayer coming our way for my hhusband and his fight too to enjoy and see more in his lifetime. Please except our prayer for your mother and for her great support group.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73I love your mother's outlook & her goals to see even more of her legacy grow. We have many prayer coming our way for my hhusband and his fight too to enjoy and see more in his lifetime. Please except our prayer for your mother and for her great support group.
Our prayers are with you and your family. We too are going through a fight with lung cancer and know there is no cure. Our faith as your is God's will be done our will to accept and are family is on board with us. As you stated this is a journey and no it isn't easy but we have God on our side.
Report This| Share this:Lung Cancer at 73Our prayers are with you and your family. We too are going through a fight with lung cancer and know there is no cure. Our faith as your is God's will be done our will to accept and are family is on board with us. As you stated this is a journey and no it isn't easy but we have God on our side.
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