elkiesmom Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Gary's oncologist just called him with his path report and it came back that all his lymph nodes are clean. They did find a lymph node that was not clean in his lobe that they did remove when the lobe was removed. so it looks like no rad for Gary but we will do the 16 weeks of Chemo. Question on that one. The oc says there is two ways to go about the Chemo. Every week for 16 weeks or every 3 weeks for 16 weeks. what has your experance been regarding that? Thank you all for your prayers they have helped get us were we are right know. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Way to go, Gary and Lorrie! Great news! As for the chemo, you've probably figured out that the every three weeks gets higher dosage, so it really depends on how well Gary tolerates the chemo. Every three weeks gives Gary some recovery time in between and is what Lucie and I prefer. But if he has trouble with the higher dosage at one time, then every week is more appropriate. You wind up with the same total dosage. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Sorry I can't help you on the chemo question, but wanted to say "Hooray" about the lymph nodes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 That is terrific news! We are hoping that we get the same news for my FIL - they are going to be collecting the tissue sample on 9/1. Keep the good news coming! I am too new to this to have any suggestions on the chemo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 So very very thankful that the lymph nodes are not all invaded. A blessing for sure. I had chemo every three weeks for six months. My body handled the chemo well but it didn't do much to the cancer cells. Each person seems to respond differently. praying Gary will be able to get over the cancer with chemo. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 That is great news. I am happy for you guys. I have no experience with the chemos so good luck and prayers for the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Excellent news! Thanks for sharing the good stuff with us. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Great news about the nodes. As for the chemo...what Don said makes sense to me. I would try the every three weeks first and see what happens. You won't know how he reacts until he has a dose. I hope and pray that it is easy on him. Do you know what chemo he will be taking? Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Wow, really good news that the nodes are clean. I did the chemo every week. I did just fine. The only problem I had was joint pain. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Great news! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tami Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hooray for the clean lymph nodes. My treatment was chemo (a mixture of two) every week for 12 weeks. I agree with your onco it could go either way. I think the doctors factor in lots of things when they make a decision. Whether or not someone can handle the large dosages, distance to travel for treatment, other health issues etc. If there is one thing I've learned in my 4 years is, everyone is an individual and protocols are different based on the indivdual and the doctor. However the chemo is given I will pray that it does just what it's supposed to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 That is very great news, Lorrie. Sorry I can't help you with the chemo question. I had combo weekly chemo and daily radiation for 8 weeks... then about a 4-6 week break and chemo again 3 or 4 X every 3 weeks... So, my treatment plan was different than what your doc is proposing. To tell you the truth, I didn't even know about a choice until now. Good luck guys! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 this is great news, congratulations! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishnmiller Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Jeffrey goes every three weeks and has plenty of recovery time in between. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 WOOOOHOOOO! That news must have been music to your ears! No chemo experience, but I'm filing away Don's information in case I need it in the future - sounds like good advice. Good luck with everything! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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