kimblanchard Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hi All, I promised myself that I would not post results until I updated my profile with my history. In my unusual fashion, I made a simple task into a major project so this note is almost month after I received my test results. At the begining of the month, I received results from my brain MRI (first since WBR) and a chest xray (first since starting Altima). Well, we got some good and bad news. The brain MRI is pretty much clear. Two spots were highlighted by the radiologist. Both the Radiation Oncologist and the Neuro-Oncologist agree that one is a vein and the other was there before treatment. They feel since it did not change in size and did not respond to the radiation that it is unlikely cancer but we are watching it every two months. The chest xray, however, was not as good. There was slight growth after two cycles with the Altima. So, we started taxotere which was too hard on my intestinal tract. After one treatment, the doctor switched me to Taxol. Lets hope that this is the magic drug for me. Thanks for your prayers and support. You are all always with me in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Appreciate the update, Little Mo. Wishing for you a treatment that works well for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hi Maureen, Good news on the MRI, keeping my fingers cross that the Toxal works for you. Good vibes being sent your way. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I hope the taxol does the trick. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Mo, Praying for fantastic results from the Taxol and that it is easy on your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 I too am hoping the Taxol works for you.Looking forward to good news after your next checkup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Taxol has been very successful with many people on the board. Praying for you and positive results. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Praying taxol will work for you in a great way. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieLR Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Praying that Taxol is your miracle! Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Hoping taxol will do magic. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Maureen, Well I am so glad to hear you are "empty headed" again! That is wonderful news.....I am hoping and praying for the Taxol to stop those lung tumors from growing any more! I'll be thinking of you. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Little Mo, Praying taxol is the one to bring you results. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Maureen, Good luck with the taxol. Len had no problem with it and, so far, touch wood, it's doing the trick. And that's great about the empty head! Now let the taxol do its stuff on the lung! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaL Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Thanks for the update and pray that taxol works for you. My husband started Alimta this week and we are waiting ......to see...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 Maureen, So glad to hear of the clean brain scans. Steve had Carbo/Taxol and it totally turned him around. I'll be praying for the same awesome results for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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