Ry Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 John had his onc. appointment on Monday and was switched to Tarceva due to the recent stuff on Iressa. Not sure what day he will start the Tarceva because in true Jack Benny style (that means he's cheap) he wants to finish the Iressa The oncologist said he should get the same results or better from the Tarceva. His CT scan was unchanged and he will have a PET scan in March. So that's our news...things remain stable. Let's all head back to Cindi's Pub for a drink. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Congratulations on stable, thank goodness. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Ry and John, So very glad to hear the word STABLE! So happy for you both! I'll keep you in my prayers that the new drug will continue to do what Iressa did. ((((((((RY & JOHN))))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 STABLE is a wonderful word! Keep us posted on the med switch, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Thanks for the update. Stable is good!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 This is GREAT news!! I SO am happy to hear he's still STABLE and I've heard some good things about Tarceva- so prayers will continue that the March scans are great too... In the meantime, you can pass me a drink so that I can toast the GREAT NEWS!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Good News Ry! I have been wondering about you guys since I knew John had scans recently. Hope Tarceva continues to work like the Iressa did. Much Love, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Ry, Tell John "Welcome to the Tarceva Bunch!" So glad the scans were still stable. I also had left over Iressa when I was switched to Tarceva. I decided to have them around in case the Tarceva treated me badly, I'd have a back up. Tell John to stock up on all those skin remedies. Tarceva is not easy on the skin, much worse than Iressa. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Great news Ry, This is just awesome. Toasting to continued stable results. Please, keep us posted. Blessings and continued prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Stable is AWESOME! And welcome to the club! It's not much fun BUT if it works it's well worth it! Here's to hoping that John has no side affects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Glad to hear John's results were still stable.That really is great news.I hope this new stuff works as well or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Ry, I was so glad to see your post. I was soooooooooooo close to writing to you to see when you were going to get the results. Didn't the delay just drive you crazy? I'm sure the Tarceva will do just as good a job as Iressa has. John is such an inspiration to me knowing how long the Iressa (and now Tarceva) have worked for him. VERY ENCOURAGING TO ME!! Thanks, Ry! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Ry and John I hope that Tarceva works the same magic for John as it has for Fay . Wishing you all the best. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Stable is good. Glad to hear it. Maybe the Tarcevera will do even better than Iressa. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 That's good to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Stable.....YEAH!!!!! Glad you got good results. If the Tarceva gives him trouble will they let him go back to Iressa, which is working well for him? Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 That's great news Ry. Thanks for sharing it with us and I sure hope the Tarceva will treat John as well as the Iressa. I know you will keep us informed, if you can... ummmm I see you making a lot of trips to Cindi's bar... lol Meet you there. Love, sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Oh Ry and Mr Ry, this is such great news. Stable is a good thing. (Just filling in for Martha while she is away) With all the toasting of this good news, I am going to have to find the AA chat room. I am happy for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Great news John and Ry. Sure hope it treats you well. Hang tough! CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Ry, Great news! Always love to read a post with the word "STABLE" in the sentence. Hope the Tarceva works as well or even better than the Iressa. DianeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilgna Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Ry, I have been wondering about the results, glad to hear the great word. stable, it has a glorious sound. Good luck with the Tarceva.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Ry, What wonderful news!!! Stable is wonderful!!! Hopefully John will do as well as with the Tarceva as he did with Iressa. Guess I have a little of Jack Benny in me also, I would probally finish up with the Iressa too. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Ry & John, So glad that Iressa has worked so well, I'm sure Tarceva will continue to keep you STABLE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Way to go John! love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Jack Benny says thank you to all of you for all your kind words. A hundred dollars plus a pill, Jack says I'll finish up the prescription. Besides Iressa has been very good to me. I am sure Tarceva will be the same if not better. Four more days and I will be an official member of the Tarceva club. Thanks again Jack Benny (John) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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