jcawork Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 They portrayed a mid 30's, pregnant female w/ sclc. It was very interesting as I have never seen this on TV, they showed lc, a women, young and didn't mention smoking, just the horrors of what she was facing and decsions she needed to make. I am sure it will repeat sometime. Good for them (the show) for showing the invisible disease. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I did see it. I never watch hour long dramas, but I did and it was SCLC. It made me cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcawork Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Yes, it made me cry too. They mentioned some clinical trial but they said it too fast so I missed it. Wish someone knew what they said. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcawork Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Are the inhibitor type only being used on nsclc because there havnt been any sc trials? Do you know what the name of one of these drugs is? Thanks, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Darn!!! I ALWAYS watch that show, I find it fascinating, and I watched the first 5 minutes, but then I shut it off. I saw the previews and knew it was about a woman my age, pregnant, with cancer, and I thought it might upset me too much. Had I known it was about lung cancer, I would have watched. I'm hoping it had a happy ending, but my guess is that the story line had the baby survive and the mom pass away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcawork Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Correct. She had a pulminary embolism and bled out from the blood thinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I saw it too. I thought it was great that they had an episode about lung cancer, but I was a little upset that they didn't use the correct terminology (one of them said it was stage 3 and you would usually use extensive or limited for SCLC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcawork Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Yes I caught that mistake too. There were a couple of them, but I was still gld to see the exposure for lc. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 ME TOO!!!!!! I saw it and I wondered about the treatment. I will just have to ask my onco about it. Great show, I CRIED!!!! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I think they did well for amatuers. I didn't see it coming and almost dropped my teeth when they said "small cell lung cancer". I am like - Huh? I am really glad they did that show. I always like "House", they have some strange situations on it and I learn a lot. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 I believe that Dr. House on the tv program made reference to a trial involving "angiognesis." Has any one considered Avastin (recently in trial), is a growth inhibiter, which is able to turn off tumor growth by starving the blood vessel supply. Atleast, that is my limited understanding. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Jen, Yes! I saw the show! Bob was out and I was holding the remote for a change. I turned it on, not expecting to hear about small cell LC! I am glad it is finally on the TV and other news. The show was very sad, but the husband was finally "bonding" with his newborn son, at the end. BTW, has anyone heard if Peter Jennings has small cell, for sure? He is being rushed into chemo as if it is. Maybe a celebrity can help us to get some research going! Chins up and keep fighting! Love, Marge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hi guys, I saw the show. Like that show, whoever he is who plays Dr. House is HOT (IMO) and I really want the head of the hospital to meet an untimely end However, as much as it mentioned LC, in fact, it was very untruthful in the presentation. No one at age around 30? i'm guessing that was her age, would have SCLC. That is very, very rare, and they never even broached the topic of what caused her disease. I think SCLC is a long term smokers disease and she just didn't fit the bill. However, at least TV tried to introduce the problem. But I do like that show. They make me laugh. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finster Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Yeah, the lady in the show said she was 39. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I agree with the others that show kills me!! Dr House is so unreal it makes him seem real. I swear!! tho if I HAD to work for him I would of lasted 5 min! The CEO of the hospital is worse tho. I think he is now OFF the show. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 O nuts! I like that show. I had to work evenings tuesday and missed it. Every week he diagnoses and treats people with the most uncommon diseases, other doctors fail to diagnose. He does not have a winning and charming personality but he is persistant and risks even his job to get to the bottom of what is going on. I think he would be a great guy to have on your team. Do you think that they were making a point that most doctors are really not looking for SCLC in a pregnant, young women , especially with blood clots. I hope I get to see it in reruns. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Saw the show... love the show... now my pet peeve and this is sooooo critical of me and sooooooo "tacky" of me to mention but I have to ... what is it with the scalp of that administrator???? So many wrinkles??? he looks like one of those dogs with all the wrinkles on their coat... I know I am being mean, just had to say it.... so there... I DID!!! LOL.... Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Sharyn, You're too funny Also, I wonder will Dr. House ever shave and buy himself a white coat - he looks so "bummy" Would you trust a doctor that looks like him - what about germs? Maybe we should make a special category for medical tv shows? What do you think? Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioKat Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I have just recently started watching House, and really liked it except for the jerk off hospital admin. I was actually going to stop watching it because of that whole thing, but hopefully after last week he'll be gone. I much prefer the medical stories to the "I think I'm god because I'm rich" Admin story line. I admit to almost feeling like I'd been hit in the gut when they diagnosed that woman with SCLC. I think that is the first time I've ever actually heard it specifically mentioned on TV. Speaking of TV: Has anyone heard just what kind of lung cancer Peter Jennings has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 The company my husband works for supplies this show with a nuclear camera. I also tape the show every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 I think I read somewhere that sclc is 99% due to smoking. With the patient on the show having had a sick child previously, I just couldn't see her as a former smoker. And I do wish they had revealed just a little bit more about the disease. I've been trying to reassure my husband that there's always hope, no matter the statistics and they are talking about how aggressive, immediate decision - which is all medically correct in her case I'm sure. I just didn't expect her to have SCLC and it was also hubby's first time to see the show. And I agree - kick off that nasty administrator and I also agree, House is hot, scruffy beard and all. (He's from England and I think he does a great job on the non-accent). My sister and I both are hooked on the show and the star - even tho he could be our son. I think they have some very interesting "diseases" and diagnostic procedures. It's not the same oh......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 I had heard that the Doctor that plays him in Dr. House is the same guy that played the father role in the movie (Stewart Little). The show with the little white mouse???? Come to think of it, I read it in People magazine. Who would have thought. I like that show as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharKats Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Oh my, I loved the Stuart Little movies but the husband was so, so...... um, not hot shall we say? I can't believe it's the same man! Now I have to watch Stuart Little again. Thanks for the info and wait until I tell my sister Karen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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