Patti62 Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Went to see the oncologist today and we got good news. My sister responded very well to the chemo and the tumor/mass has shrunk considerably. He was very compassionate today and answered all of my questions and gave us both hugs. I finally got to see the real human side of him and I can overlook some attitude I guess. He said he wouldn't answer any questions last time because he wouldn't have the answers - just his way I suppose and he doesn't want to give any false answers or hope. The plan is to see the radiation doc later this week for 6-8 weeks of rads, blood once a week, port flushed every 4 weeks and then another scan after the radiation is done and back to see the oncologist and we will go from there. I continue to remain hopeful and satisfied with the plan now. Sis is doing great and keeps working. We are remaining positive and refuse to give up as we believe there is a lot of power in prayer. God Bless all of you and thanks for listening. Patti62 9/05 – Sister diagnosed sclc 10/05 – chemo started –Cisplatin and Etoposide 12/28/05 - 4 rounds of chemo completed 1/24/06 - CT shows considerable shrinking of tumor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti62 Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I forgot to ask where I should post for updates and such? The sclc board doesn't seem to be the most active and I don't to post where I shouldn't. Thanks. patti62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I am so glad to hear she is doing well. Keep up the fight. You can post in the Hall Pass/Updates forum also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Hi Patti, I am so delighted for your sisters good news. Shrinkage is good. Now she will start new treatments and I pray for her to have good results. You seem so much more calmer now, not as much stressed out and that is good. You have a great attitude. Faith can move mountains and it has. Good luck!! Keep us posted on ther progress. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Wonderful news on your sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Patti, The SCLC forun is the best place to get information. It is VERY active with those that can help you the most. Glad to welcome you to the 'family' here. Stay with us. We care so much. Prayer certainly helped me ! Kssey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Glad your sister is responding well. Prayers that it continues. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Glad to hear that about your sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Happy to hear the news about your sister. My prayers continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Patti: your news on of your sister's response sounds very encouraging. I hope it continues. I am glad your sister's oncologist warmed up to you all too. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Patti, this is exciting news. we love to hear how well someone has responded to treatment. continued prayers for you and your sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Patti, this is exciting news. we love to hear how well someone has responded to treatment. continued prayers for you and your sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Patti - Positive on all fronts! What great news. We love to hear when someone beats up on this monster. Give your sister a hug for all of us. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Patti. good news! You can post on sclc, family/caregivers/, tests/results any old place. We will find you. You will find that sclc has different treatment plans than other lcancers. And other lc have differing tx plans than sclc. But, as luck would have it, none of it is any fun! C'mon over to the pub if you are a drinking girl. And even if you aren't we will set you up with something yummy and best of all good company! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy369 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Patti62 Hi So glad to hear your sister is doing well.I have sclc w/brain mets. Dx 8/3/05 I had the same Chemo as your sister and radation to the lung at the same time.They did wbr before the Chemo for the brain mets.The tumor in the lung is gone and all but one lesion in the brain I get more scans the middle of Feb.If the brain leison is still there I will have Gamma Knife.Good luck to you and your sister. Judy369 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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