rogfam Posted July 21, 2005 Share Posted July 21, 2005 Mom did the cytoxan and lomustine last month (one time thing), had an xray and blood work on Tuesday, and her onc doesn't want to continue with those. Apparently her cancer markers were up from 21 to 35. I'm not sure how much importance should be put in those markers (anyone know?), but the chest x ray looked ok. I guess they're cking for changes in the lung, but so far there is nothing there. He wants her to try Tarceva, but due to the cost and insurance issues, she doesn't have it yet. (her ins. would pay half, but the CTCA said she'd be better off if they didn't pay at all...that way they could get help from the company that makes the Tarceva.) She's in the Lord's hands and healed in His name. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Mom is getting help paying for the Tarceva. Praise God! Could you please keep her in your prayers, that this works well for her? thank you so much, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Christy, I was glad to hear the good news about payment for Tarceva. When battling this disease, worry of $$$ just is an aggravaton not needed! My thoughts and prayers are that this will work for your Mother. You have been such an advocate for her and she has remained so strong! Keep your optimistic outlook. It is contagious here on the board! Many good thoughts headed your way Christy....for Mom and for YOU too! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Thank you so much Kasey; I really need that today. You're such a blessing to this board. Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Now your mom can join Brian and the rest of us on Tarceva. I hope it is her magic bullet. Continued prayers. Love pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Glad it worked out so your mom can start Tarceva, prayers for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 So glad to hear that your Mom will start Tarceva - will send good vibes and prayers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 I hope the Tarceva works wonders for your mom. prayers and love to you, xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Prayers that Tarceva is just what your mother needs. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Christy, Prayers for another Tarceva SUCCESS!! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 I just shook my head in disgust when I read that finances were keeping your mom from trying something that may really help her. Then, I read your second post and cheered! I just hate that money can play such a big part of treatment! SO WRONG!! Anyway, I'm still a fan of Tarceva (I'll have a CT scan this Friday now that I've been on Tarceva for 6 weeks.) Sending thoughts of hope that Tarceva will do good things for your mom! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted July 29, 2005 Author Share Posted July 29, 2005 Thank you all so much! Mom got the tarceva and starts it tomorrow. She's not feeling very well right now. We thought it was just allergies or a cold, but the onc thinks it might be part of the cancer. (she's coughing and not breathing well.) We didn't actually get to talk to the onc, because we have to go through a case worker over the phone, but he told her to go ahead and start taking this tarceva. She's taking an antibiotic and it's not helping. So... please continue to keep her in your prayers. thank you! Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 So glad you mom is able to obtain the tarceva. I pray this works for her. Everything crossed. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 30, 2005 Share Posted July 30, 2005 Christy, Prayers for your Mom. Don't like that cough, though. Does she have a pulm. that is working with her? In any event...push fluids. Don't let stuff get stuck in there. more prayers. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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