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    Ma's chemo delayed...

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    Hi Libby,

    I know how devastating it is when the treatment is denied. My Mom really gets set back when she goes in for her chemo and they tell her they can't give it to her. I hope at her appointment, your Mom's blood counts are right where they should be......

    About your comments about how much this board means, you said it perfectly...my thoughts exactly. Together, day by day, we all CAN make a difference.

    Hugs,

    Melinda

    birthday girl!! melindasue37

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Ya know.....people do things that just make your day. Sometimes it's just a smile or a kind word.

    Amie....you did just that.

    Thank you, I had a wonderful birthday.

    I have a twin sister (I'm the older one by TWO whole minutes) LOL

    and we were talking on the phone about my Moms treatment. We both agreed that talking to my Mom yesterday and hearing the HOPE in her voice made it the absolute BEST birthday anyone could ever ask for.

    Thank you so much for the kind words!!!!!!

    Hugs,

    Melinda

    avastin/taxotere

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    Good Morning Everyone,

    First I'd like to apoligize for not being very active lately. I moved to a new location here at work and am still trying to settle in. I have been reading the posts, just haven't had time to respond. You are all still in my thoughts and prayers........

    I spoke with my Mom and stepdad last night. They had a an appointment yesterday to start her new chemo. The doctor had researched her options the last week and suggested that she try a new combination. It is Avastin/Taxotere. I haven't heard much about either of these and was hoping someone could give me a little insight. My stepdad was telling me that the Avastin hasn't yet been approved by the FDA for treatment of lung cancer. He was telling me that it has been used quite successfully in treating colon cancer. From what he said, it is in the process of being approved. Has anyone heard of this? Is it common to offer treatment when it hasn't yet been approved? This is all so foreign to me....forgive me if I sound so naive.

    My Mom sounded great on the phone last night. She was impressed with her doctor and he gave her something that is priceless......HOPE.

    Warm Hugs,

    Melinda

    my mom is off tarceva

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

    I just got the news from my Moms scan. The doctor told her that she has to go off Tarceva immediately. The tumors are growing quickly.....she is devastated as my whole family will be when they hear the news.

    The doctor said he had one more option she could try. It is called Taxotere. I know nothing about this yet...but I will be researching to find out all I can. He said she has a 1 in 6 chance of it working. Not exactly the statistics I want to hear, but we are hanging on to the idea that there is something else we can try. The doctor told her to think over her options and she has an appointment next Wednesday to discuss what she would like to do. If anyone can tell me anything about Taxotere please, please do.

    Melinda

    Brian & Pat update, Tues. 10/18

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Amie,

    Thanks again for the update.

    Pat,

    I am so sad to hear that Brian is in the hospital. But, sometimes it is the best place to be. They can figure out exactly what Brian needs to start feeling better. You must have some really great kids. Doesn't surprise me a bit though.

    I am still praying and praying...I'm NOT gonna stop until we hear Brian is home where he should be!!!!

    Warm Hugs,

    Melinda

    Brian Monday Night

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Pat,

    Thank you for taking the time to update us on Brian. I am still continuing to pray that Brian will be back on his feet by Wednesday.

    Never stop believing Pat......and we are right behind you on this one. We're sending strength and prayers and all our love.

    Big Hugs,

    Melinda

    Brian's update 10/17

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Oh Pat...I'm praying now and I'm going to keep praying for you and Brian that his appointment will bring back some reasons for him feeling so bad right now. I just don't know what else to say right now...please let us know how the appointment went when you get a free moment. We will all be so worried until we hear from you.

    I'll be with you in thoughts......stay strong Pat.

    Hugs and Prayers

    Melinda

    Need to Gripe!!!

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Cindy,

    My children are only 11 & 13 so I haven't been through that part of life yet. But, just reading your post makes me understand your frustration and anger. We all want the absolute best for our children, of course. It hurts to know that no matter how we try to protect them, they are going to make BAD mistakes and get hurt. (I think I've had MORE than my fair share of them!)

    Hang in there....it has to get better!!

    PS...I think the chemo rage just might work at your trial. I'll stand behind you. The "morons" need to be taught a lesson!! LOL

    Getting to Know You - October 14

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    I'm with Cindy RN!!! It is a amazing what dimming the lights and using candles can do. LOL

    You asked this question on the right day though Ann. My home is clean and READY for visitors.

    Don't ask the same question on Monday though!!! :D

    Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs,

    Melinda

    Update on my dad - no more Tarceva

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Hi Gail,

    What a great feeling it must be to see your Dad doing so well and feeling so much better.

    Don't worry about if/when the cancer grows. Just enjoy this wonderful time with your Dad. Keep him with that hopeful attitude and take it one day at a time.

    Hugs,

    Melinda

    An update on Bill

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    Beth,

    I'm so, so sorry. Your post brought tears to my eyes. It just breaks my heart to know the pain you are enduring right now.

    I will say a special prayer for you and your family.

    Hugs,

    Melinda

    Great results!!!!!

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    Sharon,

    That is wonderful news....way to go!

    It is posts like this that keep us going.

    You deserve to be treated like a queen for the day (Ok how about a week...a month?) LOL

    Spoil yourself and kick up your feet. You deserve it. Keep on keepin' on :D

    Hugs,

    Melinda

    waiting for 2nd tarceva results scan

    in MEMBER UPDATES

    Posted

    My Mom went for her CT scan today.

    We won't get the results until Monday.

    I just wanted to ask everyone to please say a prayer for her. This will be the 2nd scan since starting Tarceva. The first came back with stable results. Of course, we want to hear the tumors have been reduced significantly, but I'd be MORE than happy with a stable reading too.

    This waiting is just so scary....

    Hugs,

    Melinda

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