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newgirl10901
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Jul 10, 2002 - 4:06 pm

My father is 63 and he has ben diagnosed with lung cancer that has metatisized to several locations in his body. He is weak and thin and has problems going to the bathroom. He has had radiation and that went well. My question is should he go through CHEMO??? It is so hard on the body that I would rather see him not do it and enjoy the remainder of his life. But our we giving up?? I don't knw what to do.

daughtercares
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 Joined: Apr 2002
Jul 11, 2002 - 12:41 pm
RE: Don

Hi newgirl,
My father is 65 and was diagnosed with renal cancer (kidney cancer that has spread). He had part of his lung removed, but the cancer came back. He is now on Interlukin and Interferon. We are hoping for the best. I heard chemo wasn't the option of choice for my father's type of cancer. My father is also weak and has been getting thinner because of his treatments. You should take him to a nutritionist that can recommend foods to eat and to gain his strength a bit. I'm not sure how far along your father's cancer is and if chemo will help. You should definitely seek multiple opinions. Good luck.
daughtercares
Posts: 9
 Joined: Apr 2002
Jul 11, 2002 - 12:41 pm
RE: Don

Hi newgirl,
My father is 65 and was diagnosed with renal cancer (kidney cancer that has spread). He had part of his lung removed, but the cancer came back. He is now on Interlukin and Interferon. We are hoping for the best. I heard chemo wasn't the option of choice for my father's type of cancer. My father is also weak and has been getting thinner because of his treatments. You should take him to a nutritionist that can recommend foods to eat and to gain his strength a bit. I'm not sure how far along your father's cancer is and if chemo will help. You should definitely seek multiple opinions. Good luck.