stand4hope Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Hi Everybody, I know this is way too premature, but I can't help but be optimistic and excited. My husband said today that the discomfort he was having in his right hip has backed off about 90%. That was the only area where he was having noticeable problems with the bone mets. He has been on Tarceva for only 6 days, but Bill's wife had miraculous results with Tarceva in a short period of time, so I can't help but have a lot of hope. I also know that Fay A. had good results, and I'm very anxious to hear how Tina's husband's scan results (Charlie) come out, as well as TAnn and Mr. Ry's next scans, as well as others. I know that Tina says Charlie is feeling a lot better. Soooo, anyway, I'm raising a cup of Starbuck's to Tarceva success for my husband and everyone else who is trying it. I'm also praying a lot, too! Love to all, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Hi Everybody,I know this is way too premature, but I can't help but be optimistic and excited. My husband said today that the discomfort he was having in his right hip has backed off about 90%. That was the only area where he was having noticeable problems with the bone mets. He has been on Tarceva for only 6 days, but Bill's wife had miraculous results with Tarceva in a short period of time, so I can't help but have a lot of hope. I also know that Fay A. had good results, and I'm very anxious to hear how Tina's husband's scan results (Charlie) come out, as well as TAnn and Mr. Ry's next scans, as well as others. I know that Tina says Charlie is feeling a lot better. Soooo, anyway, I'm raising a cup of Starbuck's to Tarceva success for my husband and everyone else who is trying it. I'm also praying a lot, too! Love to all, Peggy Peggy : IMO 6 days is about right to notice early improvement. My wife had her all-important ( and hopefully PET confirming ) chest CT scan yesterday so results from that should be coming in within a couple of days. I have the CD and I took a peak. I did my amateur comparison vs. her 1/20/05 chest CT and I see what looks to me like a big improvement but beyond that I don't want to speculate and will just have to sweat out the rad report. Good luck and I hope that your husband sees further improvement as the days go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Peggy!!!! I'm so happy to hear that your husband is getting some relief and I'm hoping that it is from the Tarceva. I wish I were raising a cup of Starbucks on my end, but it's just some plain old Folger's! I'm with you in spirit and celebration. It's NEVER too early to be optimistic. Keep us posted on the continued progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 We believe. Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Peggy, Great news! Charlie has gotten scan results and he is stable. He will be rescanned in another 3 weeks. Also, after about a week on Tarceva, he had enough strength to clean out the gutters (this was back in Jan.). I had hoped for better results. But, when you think about it--the cancer was going 100 miles per hour and now it is stopped--it is great news, too. Take care and enjoy these good/better days. They are a gift from God. Miracles DO happen!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 YYYYYIIIIIPPPPPPEEEEE!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 gosh, Peggy, that is AWESOME, an I bet he IS better, look at how well everyone else is doing on it! again, why can't there be something like Tarceva for SCLC? But I am still thrilled for all you NSCLC Tarceva takers, yipee! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Peggy, You can count on my prayers for You and your hubby. Hope this Tarceva will work magic for him. It seems to work miracles for some. It's good to hear the smile in your voice. Know that we are here for you . (((Hugs))), Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Peggy, This is wonderful news. So glad hubby is feeling better and is not in that horrible pain. I get my latest scan results tomorrow, I've been on Tarceva for 3 full months now. My first scan was "same, stable". I've noticed an increase in my pain which is located in my back just under my shoulder blade and that has me a little worried. I wonder why they don't have something like Tarceva for SCLC. They need to get to work on that ASAP! Thanks for the great update Peggy. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 again, why can't there be something like Tarceva for SCLC? Karen, I wish there was something like Tarceva for SCLC, too. On the flip side, I also wish that chemo worked as well on NSCLC as it did on SCLC. And then on other flip sides, I also wish SCLC didn't grow so fast, and I wish that NSCLC wasn't so common, and I wish, I wish, I wish. I also wish that we knew that Tarceva would work forever, but so far, there hasn't been any such guarantee. My hope and prayers are always that we can all keep beating it back and back and back, and, who knows, maybe tomorrow, maybe next Wednesday, maybe in June, maybe next year, something else will be out there that promises a complete cure, or at least something else that will knock it back some more. No matter how we look at it, all cancer, and any life-threatening disease is a horrible thing for any of us to go through. My prayers are once again extended to everyone on this board, and Karen, I pray that chemo is doing it's knock-it-dead routine on David. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Mazeltov on the improvement. Must be the tarceva! Keep it coming. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 At three days on Tarceva I felt different...so much so that I was "cautiously optimistic" about it working...by day 7 there was no doubt in my mind that it was working....but I had to wait about 3 more weeks for CT-PET Fusion Scans to confirm what my body was telling me. I certainly hope this is the case for your husband. That would be truly excellent news... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Raising my tea-cup to you from over here Peggy. Tell your Hubby I said keep up the good work. Love Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Peggy, that is so great that your husband is noticing a reduction in symptomatology!!! Everything crossed that this good news continues! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellW Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 What a wonderful post to read! So glad to hear he is feeling so much better. Love Nell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I am so happy he is doing better. I hope things continue to go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Glad to hear your husband is feeling better. Hope it is the Tarceva and that it keeps on working and working. Gail P-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed for all! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Peggy, CHEERS!! My prayers are with your hubby and family!! God Bless you all and let the good news keep coming! Hugs, Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Alright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Peggy, This sounds extremely encouraging! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Peggy, I bet Don is singing "I feel the clean fresh wind in my hair, life without care ......." This is great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Peggy This is the best news I have heard in awhile, everyone seems to be doing great on Tarceva. These stories are amazing, I hope this is the miracle drug you have been looking for. Hes gonna be back on that motorcycle before you know it. Take care Love, Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patut Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 That's what I want to hear! Yes!!!!! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Oh, Peggy, I am so glad for this. You and your husband are truly exceptional. Just keep going. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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