shineladysue Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Got Mike's scan results today. Scanned his chest abdomen and pelvis last week and found that the lung mass has remained stable and has even had some shrinkage. The adrenal mass , however , had increased a bit. That was a surprise to the onc. He says it doesn't usually happen that way. The good thing is that there is no progression of disease to any other organs. Overall, we are happy with this news. The doctor wants him to start on Tarceva. Waiting for final approval from the insurance company now. He also says he believes the mental problems that he had a while back were due to steroids. He believes it was steroid psychosis. He gave him a brief mental test today and he passed with flying colors. My poor hubby has been through so much in these last four months. We are very pleased that things are going this well. The onc did say that the Alimta had caused the pneumonitis that he had in the past and that Tarceva was capable of doing the same. He wanted us to be aware of that and the first sign of breathing problems to quit the pill and report it. He would have to go on large amounts of steroids again. We are trying to have positive thoughts and overall we are feeling very thankful for the news. Many Thanks to all of you for your prayers. It would be so much harder to get through each day without you. Love and Prayers to all, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Oh Sue! I've been thinking so much about you guys. This sounds like GOOD NEWS. I'm so glad. Will be praying, praying, praying that the trend of shrinkage continues and that Mike does really well with Tarceva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sue, Sounds positive to me. Glad to hear some good news. Tell Mike to Git R Done. Take care and God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sounds good to me, Sue. Glad to hear it. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sounds like good news to me too. Hope the Tarceva keeps the shrinkage going. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sue, Happy for your mostly good news. Praying for continued success...another Tarceva MIRACLE!! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Hi Sue... Congratulations are in order.. oh. speaking of order. You know what my next question is... What'll it be? Did you ask the doc if Mike can party with us tonight? So. You will try the Tarceva and hope for no pneumonitis. Well, that is what I will hope and pray for too... right along with you. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful, Sue and Mike We think the news is wonderful. Lots of love and support. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Congrats on your good news, I really do hope Tarceva works for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Good news...glad he got a good report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sue, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that Tarceva works well for you guys! Glad the scans showed some good news! Love and prayers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Mike & Sue, Great news!!!!! Celebrate! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sue!!!! Missed this yesterday...SORRY. Good news, right? I am glad to hear this. Prayers for continued improvement! (((Sue))), Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Sue,glad to hear the good news.Hoping that the tarceva works well with no ill side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 So glad for the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 Happy to hear your good news, hope it gets even better with the Tarceva. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 That does sound like good news. Let us know how the Tarceva goes. Keeping all moveable body parts crossed for you.... Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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