Hi there,
Just wanting to ask a question relating to my father's ongoing battle with non small cell lung cancer. He has successfully completed his treatment for Chemotherapy and was tracked onto starting Radiotherapy to kill the remaining parts of the cancer. The chemo initially killed over 50% of the cancer which was super and his consultant was very positve with the results.
However, on the pre-treatment scans for radiotherapy, an x-ray showed some signs of scarring and further scans confirmed that he now has lung scarring due to the chemotherapy which I believe is a common side-effect.
Unfortunately, the consulatants have ruled out the planned radio treatment around as it would make his breathing much worse, and now in the meantime he's just been attending various pulminary consulations and meetings with the initial cancer consultant regarding his status.
Fortunately, 4-5 months after the chemo stopped his cancers haven't changed at all, however based on prior experience; would there be any further treatment for the cancer, such as additional chemotherapy or would nothing else be planned just as a general question?
I just ask as I've spoken to individuals who've undergone various chemo treatments for periods measuring into the years, so we feel quite 'cheated' for the treatment to cut off, despite the staff from both NHS and Macmillans being absolutely stellar with my dad. Of course not looking for super detailed replies, but any advice or even possible ideas would be very welcome :)
Thank you,
