norme Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 took Buddy to the chemo oncologist today and he is going to start him on Taxotere. He said that buddy right now was weak and he didn't want to put him on a comb of drugs because that may backfire and make him much more weak and he doesn't want to go in that direction. I showed him what i found on the internet regarding going directly into the blood that flows directly into the liver being better then going into the arm and the chemicals going all through the system. he said that buddy's liver is to far to go that way....i don't understand any of this....when you read something and it says it is more effective to do that way, why don't they say the if's. If the liver is this way or that way then you can or can't go that route.... buddy asked him about his chances or when to stop all of this. The dr's answer was "as long as you can tolerate it, you should go for it." Giving up means just that. no hope..... He said that when a person does get to a point that they consider no return, he stops the treatments.... i guess this is what surviving means. go till you can't anymore because somewhere along the way, you may hit on the drug that works. oh well, for now he will try this. he will get three sessions, one every 3 weeks. I pray that it works if that is what is to be.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Norme, I am praying that this will work for Buddy! Your attitudes are amazing and so right on, don't give up hope. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Hang in there, Norme. Sounds like a good plan moving forward. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Dear Norme, Earl just finished 3 Taxotere infusions and while it wasn't a joy ride, it really appeared to be tolerable. And the infusion only took about an hour. Tell your sweetie to hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Norme, I am praying that taxotere is the answer for your dear Buddy. Blessings to you both, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Norme & Buddie, I have said a special prayer for this treatment to work for your Buddie. God answers our prayers if we ask through Jesus Christ. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Norme, My dad had taxotere as his second course of treatment and tolerated it very well. I hope the same for Buddy, and for some great result from it. Fight the good fight!! We're with you guys, in spirit, all the way!! GO! GO! GO! Take care, Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHK2971 Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Norme - Taxotere is doing some great things for cancer patients and I pray that Buddy is one of them. Send him my best! Take care of yourself, too. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 My Dad is on the Taxotere and he has tolerated it fairly well. Side effects have not been overwhelming for him. I admire the fortitude you two have and your positive attitude. Know you are in my nightly prayers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted July 27, 2003 Share Posted July 27, 2003 Norme and Buddy, First I want to give you a HUGE HUG ((((((((((((NORME)))))))))))))) Then I want you to give your Buddy a HUGE HUG for me as well! Now I just want to share with you that you and your BUDDY are in my thoughts and prayers Each and Everyday!! You are such an wonderful friend to everyone on this board. We are SOOOO BLESSED to have you with us. You are such a DOLL!! (that was long over due on saying)! On that note, I hope Buddy gets some of his strength back soon. And I think that was wonderful what your doctor said. He sounds very hopeful! That's GOOD!! Take care my dear friend. Wishing you and Buddy a good Evening! Warm and Gentle Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresca Posted July 28, 2003 Share Posted July 28, 2003 Norme, Buddie- Praying for you guys everyday. Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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