kitkathi Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Hi All, Haven't posted much at all lately. I've been bummed about the quick death of uncle from LC and of all the bad news on the boards lately. Just found out today that Pop's is no longer NED (again). This time there are 2 spots on his RT lung and a spot on his LFT adrenal gland. Mom said that they both cried their eyes out (it totally breaks my heart thinking on Pop's crying). The good thing is that Pop's still wants to fight which is amazing since the whole heart issues almost killed him (several times). He will be doing chemo 3 days in a row every 3 weeks. His new chemo drug is camptosar(sp?) camptothecan-11 (sp?), Ikinotecan topecaton (?). Pop's was trying to read the info to me so I am not sure if this is one drug or a combo. He did say something about it being a chemo drug for colon cancer. If anyone has any info on this please pass it on to me. Pop's wanted me to ask the "folk's on the boards". So needless to say I am bummed out. Of course my dad was more concerned about me and my cold. He is worried that I am wearing myself out at school. Again, not concerned with himself. I start summer break on the 18th of May and then will fly home by myself to spend time with Pop's and to keep him company for a few weeks. Luckily my husband will be home until the end of June so he will look after my daughter so just me and pop's can spend time together. My mom needs a break badly. Pop's can't work because of his heart condition so mom is working extra shifts. He is determined to live until at least he gets 1 SS check starting the end of the summer!! Sorry for rambling....just sad. Why do so many people have to die from this 8*(#*! disease?? To top things off, my FIL's LC (NSCLC) is progressing. I just can't take it anymore.....Praying for a miracle............ Kitkathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Hi So sorry to read this news about your Pop. On a positive note, our own jimben has been on camptosar, and is having a spectacularly good response to it!! I hope your Dad fairs just as well. Hang in there!! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Hi Kitkathi: I am sorry to hear about your Pop. I hope theis new treatment regime will bring him good results. In the meantime, have a good time being with your Pop. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 ((((hugs)))) I'm so sorry you got such lousy news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Sorry to hear this news I will keep your pop and your family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 It's good for your pop to have you around. I hope the new chemo works perfectly on your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Sorry to hear about your Pop, prayers things will turn around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I am sorry to hear this. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 So sorry to hear this news. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts. I am sure he will love having you there with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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