Hi lyana271 sorry for late reply, been very busy shopping for both parents ( not together) and taking them both to appointments etc when I’m not working. Dad has prostate & possibly bladder cancer. He has a cystoscopy every year so it was found then. He has trouble with urgent need to urinate, I think that was the first symptom. The Dr said there was cancer cells in both but he doesn’t know where the cancer actually is. I’ve researched this and that possibly means that they don’t know where the primary cancer is. Dad has a procedure on June 2 so should know more after that.  It so tiring and stressful dealing with it all on top of coronavirus. I am doing everything for my parents as well as trying to look after myself whilst suffering Fibromyalgia... and as a single parent trying to help my 16 year old son who has gone off the rails big time.  I’m trying to stay positive & happy but have my times when it’s all too much. I hope you are staying well? ... View more

Hi Jorob, I’m sorry hear of your small cell lung cancer diagnosis. My Mum was diagnosed in September 2017 (age 73)  & was given 8-12 weeks to live without treatment. It all went fast from there, she was in hospital the following week to start Chemo. She handled it well initially then came some side effects  which saw her in and out of hospital numerous times over 4-5 months.  They found that she had another  different cancer lying underneath this one ( squamous cell carcinoma)  She then had radiation which was another story & didn’t agree with her. She had pneumonia during treatment 3 times. The Oncologist discussed immunotherapy with us which is totally different to chemo & radiation. It is amazing! My mum has immunotherapy every 3rd Friday and will do for the rest of her life. It is such an amazing & very successful treatment for her with no side effects. About to start the Cancer journey now with my dad who was just diagnosed yesterday.  Best of luck in your treatment, Xx ... View more