carls Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Unfortunately the tarceva was not as successful as we have hoped and my fathers onc has taken him off of it. They are considering putting him on iressa but apparently they are very similar and if one didn't work the other likely won't either. We are from Canada and are considering coming to the states for a second opinon. Has anyone had any success at sloan kettering, or any hospitals in buffalo? 3 treatments have failed, so we are willing to try anything!!!! He is stage iv nsclc with met to bones, brain, adrenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Our oncologist told us that if the Tarceva stopped working, the next option would be Alimta. Maybe you could ask about that. I would think Sloan Kettering would be a good choice for a second opinion. Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I have had all my treatments at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. As you can see by my BIO below, started with Gemzar/Carbo, Iressa, Tarceva and will get my 6th Alimta in two weeks. My primary tumor is about 30 percent smaller than when I started over a year ago and the pleural effusion has reduced significantly and is stable. I have great confidence in RPCI and would not hesitate to recommend them for a second opinion. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Yes Roswell should be a good place. Roswell is a designated center by the United States National Cancer Institute (NCI). Of course Sloan Kettering has a great reputation, but is seems as if it may be a farther distance from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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