kimblanchard Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Well, after dad's pet came back positive they went ahead and did a bronchoscopy and unfortunately they couldn't get to the spot. His onc. feels that it is most likely a recurrence even though they can't prove it and they want to stop the clinical trial of the taxotere and cisplatin and start six weeks of carbo/taxol with radiation. He had radiation with the laryngeal cancer and it seems to have been effective so maybe that is the route to go. We asked about going for an endoscopic ultrasound to know for sure but his docs feel that they would rather go for treatment now since it is early and they are hoping it will work. My dad even asked about taking the whole lung but right now they feel that that is too radical and they can still get it this way. Any thoughts? I guess its better to treat than sit and wait to see if it grows.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara w Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 You can always begin treatment with the chemo, and seek a second opinion if you're still not sure that surgery might not be the better route. These are such hard decisions - I'll be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 Sounds like a reasonable plan to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Hi Kelly, It sounds like a pretty good plan to me, too. I just hope and pray this treatment plan will get the results you, your dad and all your family desire - NED! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Kelly, It sounds like a good plan to me as well. Get started and seek a second opinion about the surgery. I hope you have a happy holiday. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I agree with the others. Don't wait around, these things move fast. Good Luck to you and your Dad. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 20, 2004 Author Share Posted December 20, 2004 Well, dad decided to go ahead with what the doctors have decided, better to be aggressive than sorry. At least now that a decision has been made we can move forward to the treatment and move forward with our lives. SOmetimes the waiting and decision making is the worst part! Thank you for all of your input and I hope that each and everyone of you gets what you wish for this holiday season! TAmmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 21, 2004 Share Posted December 21, 2004 Ditto: Prayers for your Dad. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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