My dad has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma Stage IV. The oncologist told us that there is a softball size tumor in his right lung. The cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, his liver, his kidneys, and his lower back. Because of his pain, it could be in the bones as well, but they are not going to check this because the treatment would be the same. With radiation and chemo and if he gave up cigarettes, He has 12-18 months to live. But my dad says he doesnt see the point, and I think he is not going to do treatment or quit smoking. If there is a doctor or an oncologist out there, please tell me what the end result of this will be.
2007-03-03
16:37:30
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