Justakid Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Here goes Alimta #7 with Avastin. So far so good, they said if there were any side affects it would be during infusion. The benadryl put my into my drunken stupper. Used my port-a-cath for the first time, that was werid and I didn't like the idea of stuff hanging out of my chest, couldn't look. Very tired from pain meds and benadryl, been sleeping most of the day. Hope this works cause it's the last line of treatment that anyone can come up with, we've done it all. Call the doctor in a week to tell him if I'm breathing better. If it's working we'll do this every 3 weeks for ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Beth, Here's to forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Beth, I too hope you do this every 3 weeks forever.Really hoping it works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Beth, Forever sounds good to me.... XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Beth, it was good to see you last week, and you looked good, even though it was the saddest occasion that brought us together. I'm glad to see your update today, and now I'll sound like an echo: Here's to forever - Make it yours. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Praying this treatment will cure you Beth. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 This'll work...no doubt in my mind!!!! jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Beth, Praying that this is gonna do it! (((Beth))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Beth, Want you to know that you have my prayers, as well. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annjael Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Beth,,,,,,forever sounds wonderful! Peace, Annjael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Beth, Praying for FOREVER for you. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hi Beth, I just bet this cocktail is your magic bullet!!! How have your blood counts been after 7 treatments of Alimta? The onc about scared the wits out of me talking about how it could affect blood counts and platelets. Of course, I know the B-12 shots and Folic Acid help, but I was just curious if yours have dropped much during the treatment. Hope this works cause it's the last line of treatment that anyone can come up with, we've done it all. Don't count on it, Beth, and never say never. It seems to me that new solutions keep popping up every day. Love and hugs, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 Blood counts have been fne through the entire process. I pray a few more treament types pop up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Beth: I think you will be doing it again in 3 weeks and then 3 weeks after that and then 3 weeks after that... etc. until something better comes along.. like a cure. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Beth, Here's adding my prayers for "forever". This is the treatment. Glad you are breathing better. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hey Beth, I am thinking that forever is what your doc has in mind also. That is why the port was installed, wasn't it? Praying for you, Beth. Hope your breathing shows improvement next week. love, cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Beth, This is your wonderful weapon that will allow you to treat your cancer as a manageable, chronic disease. ...But just until the cure is found. Love and prayers, P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hi Beth, Good thoughts coming your way. And here's forever. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Sounds great, Beth. Forever sounds like a good deal to me! love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endangered but surviving Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Beth, Just read today you are getting avastin. Yeahhh. My head and neck oncologist also wants me to get on alimta with the avastin so i was very excited to hear you are getting alimta with it. Right now my thoracic oncologist has me on carbo and taxol with the avastin. After my CTs i will tell my head and neck oncologist about you, so i am rooting for it to work for you also. Lots of rest the first week, absolutely!!! joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Beth, New stuff will come soon - there's a flurry of activity right now developing new treatments that are more effective with fewer side effects. Believe me - I'm on the internet a lot searching for the latest info and what I find encourages me! You're gonna be around a lot longer than you fear you might. Take a deep breath and keep putting one foot in front of the other like you have been. I'm rooting for you! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Beth, Hoping all went well with the Alimta/Avastin treatment and that it gives you good results. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Hi Beth, Thinking of you and hoping this works for you. Praying that your breathing gets better and better. Looks like your Onc. has a good plan. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Forever is a loooooong, loooooong time, Beth. I like the sound of it! Hope this chemo combo is just the ticket for you to enjoy that looooong ride to forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 Praying for you to have a turn a round. Good luck, Beth! Hang tough! Love ya, Mare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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