5."The storm begins"

We return to see the oncologist and prepare to start chemo and then the Dr. proceeds to tell us that he needs to do a cat scan because after reviewing our case with the the 9 other Dr's. that are involved they are questioning the treatment options and want to see if there have been any changes in the lymph nodes in his chest. So he will not start chemo toady. He decided to put the results on stat so that no matter what the outcome a treatment plan will go into affect ASAP.
My husband however was relieved that he would not have to go through with the chemo today. I must admit that a part of me was too, but my fear of the results from the cat scan were much bigger than the relief. They told us to go home and they set up an appointment to begin the chemo for tomorrow. So again we wait and then the call came about 20 minutes later. The results were not good. The lymph nodes were larger than they were in the first cat scan. He will now have a different treatment plan with a not so good prognosis. The chance of a complete cure and no recurrence was not likely.
The next day instead of chemo we have to see the radiologist. The new treatment plan involves radiation and chemo. Radiotherapy M-F for a total of 37 treatments and chemotherapy once a week for the next 7 weeks. God help us!! It's going to be a very long road! (the 7 weeks that is).
I would truly like to get a second opinion! Seems like someone doesn't know what they are doing here! It's Friday and he starts radiation on Monday. Did they do that on purpose? My fear is overwhelming!
I will write again soon! God Bless to all!

4."The calm before the storm"

The past few weeks have been busy with Dr's. appointments. and Easter but he seems to feel a little better everyday. We met with his chemo Dr. and he recommends that we go with the strongest form so that it doesn't come back. He would be on a 21 day course (1 week on 2 weeks off) with 2 medications. He would begin treatment at a minimum of 4 weeks after surgery and max 6 weeks. So we decided to start it after Easter on the 21st. We also met with the radiation Dr. He said that he doesn't recommend radiation for lung cancer because it is not proven to work or make any difference. So we were relieved to hear that he at least wouldn't have to go through that.
Easter was nice, it gave us a break from reality for a day. The Easter bunny hid lots of eggs for our Kayla. My teens enjoyed it too because he hid some just for them, in places Kayla couldn't see or reach. Then we went and spent the rest of the day with his family. It was nice we all ate good and I didn't have to cook!
The next week there were a few more appointments, but all seems to be going well. He almost feels like his old self again. He would love to go back to work but that's out of the question for a while. The Dr. feels that he should get through all of his treatments first.
So until next week when the storm begins all is well that ends well! Thank you again for reading my blog! God bless!