Inoperable Lung Cancer Life Expectancy? Posted: 05-14-05 07:49am
Hi all,
my grandfather has been diagnosed with
large cell lung cancer. The tumour is
over 7cm in size and near the mediastatum.
It has spread to the bones. He also
has asbestosis and emphysema. He had one
session of chemo but it made him so ill
the oncologist has said more sessions will
be counterproductive and so all they can
do is palliative radiotherpapy. He is 80
this year.
Currently he is fairly well, able to move
around but not go upstairs and does not
have much pain, though he is very
breathless.
What I want to know is, could he live a
long time like this, what would be a life
expectancy for him? Also is he liklely
to be in a lot of pain before he dies?
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poetmcc
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 273
Posted: 05-14-05 09:38am
Hi spannerpan, I am so sorry to hear about
your grandfather's health. He must be
very special to you and it must be hard
for you to see him like this.
Your questions unfortunately can only be
answered by a doctor who knows your
grandfather's life history and all about
his disease.
With medication and care he may live long,
depensing on the severity of the illness.
The question about pain can also be weel
answered by a Dr. Who will give you
correct and reliable info.
Right now maybe you can help by being
strong for your grandfather, take care of
him and spending time with him and
encouraging him through the hard times.
Hope he feels better and the very best to
him.
