shineladysue Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Hi Everyone, Last time I wrote about Mike was on April 19th. He had been on Alimta since Dec. 6th. The Alimta seems to have kept everything stable and the last treatment was on March 28th. He had 6 total treatments. He had to quit because he developed pneumonitis . He became very short of breath and his CT scan showed a "ground glass opacity" . They said this was inflammation as a result of chemo and possibly radiation in the past. The pulmonologist started him on high doses of prednisone for 8 weeks and put him on oxygen 24 hours a day . Today was his follow up visit , after 6 weeks and after a CT scan of his chest. His breathing is better and the scans shows the inflammation has cleared up and the cancer is still stable. He will continue on with the prednisone regimen which will be decreased until it is down to 10 mg 10 weeks from now (if he can get by with only 10 mg at that point). The next step is an appointment with the oncologist on Monday , June 6th, to see what he has to say. Will update this then.. Thank you to everyone that has written and inquired about Mike's progress. Overall, he is doing pretty good. He is dealing with high blood pressure and shingles that just started on his chest, but other than that, he is feeling pretty good. His activity is limited due to SOB, but otherwise he is doing well. Please know that everyone here is in my prayers and I am so very grateful to be here with you. Love and Prayers to all, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Hi Sue, Thanks for the update. Iam sooo glad that things are looking better for Mike. Looks like he can start to see some light at the end of that tunnel he was in. Continued prayers sent to him to stay stable and to get his breath and strength back. You both have been through so much. It feels good to hear good news. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Sounds good, Sue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Sue, Glad to see the update on Mike. Great that the lungs have cleared up and he is breathing better. Alimta seems to have helped him quite a lot, at least stable which is great.. God Bless and take care. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 That's good to hear Sue. Prayers things will continue that way. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I hope the upward swing continues... and also that he gets over those shingles. No fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Sounds like good news to me as well. Keep us in touch. Keeping you on my prayer list. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Sue, sounds like good news for Mike. Could that new vaccine that has been in the news help with the shingles. I understand they are no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Oh, Sue, that sounds so positive. Continued prayers and support. Love Pat and Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Sue: your news of Mike is encouraging. I hope he continues to improve and can breathe more freely. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted June 4, 2005 Share Posted June 4, 2005 Stable is good. Keeping Mike in my thoughts. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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