[Anyone had unconventional or experimental sclc treatment?]

Hi everyone,

My first post to this site My mother - 71 years old - diagnosed with small cell - extensive, mets to liver in September 06. Treated successfully with Etoposide/Carboplatin - 7 cycles. CT scan 2 weeks ago shows no signs of cancer - 6mm attentuation to liver only - no mets to bone. One more cycle of chemo for total of 8. We live in medical mecca - Boston area....I asked about radiation and PCI - no on both counts per her Oncologist. Radiation as necessary for "consoldation or palliation". PCI - not done with Extensive. Jury is apparently still out on this front - across the country. SCLC - not being researched anymore - as far as I can tell. Not a lucrative disease - stats are down. Down to 13% and not worth the time for pharmaceuticals.

It's worth my time. It's worth your time.

Thinking of you all and reading *every* story. You are all so important and valued and worth vesting research dollars.

Leanne

[Christmas Eve 2006 - I am still here and so are you]

Great Post!!! I thank you so much. Talk about giving hope - it can't get any more hopeful than this.

You go girl! I'm rooting for you all the way and hope my beloved Mum experiences the same miracle. Unbelievable - what a story!

Thanks so much and here's to a happy, healthy 2007!

Leanne