beckyg Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Well, after a week of steroids and inhalers and oxygen, I am not cured but I am feeling much better. I visited both oncologists for followup today and they both were impressed by the improvement since last week. They are in agreement based on my CT scan last week and my symptoms that this is radiation pneumonitis. My prednisone is "low dose", but since it seems to be doing the job without unwanted side effects, they want me to stick with it as it is. I am still short of breath, but am able to get around my house. I am still not doing crazy things like cooking or cleaning house, but it is a relief to be able to get to the bathroom without with dragging the portable oxygen or having to recover for 5 or more minutes! Tonight I start Iressa. Maybe this one will finally have a positive impact on my nasty tumor! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Glad to hear you are feeling better, Please keep us posted as to how the Iressa is working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Good, good, good for feeling better. Housework is never a good idea for anyone, and if you ever had an excuse it is NOW !!~! gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Becky, glad to hear your good news. Hope it keeps flowing your way. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Becky- It was good to hear a bit of improvement has come your way...every bit helps. The housekeeping ALWAYS waits...darn it!!! I hope friends, family, or KFC are helping out on the cooking. Sending best thoughts your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Becky, so glad to hear your feeling a little better. Don't jump into the housework, it's just no good for you! Hope the Iressa is your magic bullet. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Glad you are feeling better too , Becky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Becky, So glad to hear your able to make it back and forth to the bathroom! Been there, done that!!! You will start feeling a lot better in a week or so, I am sure!! Take care, and keep us posted about the Iressa. Warm and Gentle Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 add me to that list!!!! I am sending some good vibes hoping Iressa works out for ya!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Becky, It is good to see your post about doing a little better. I pray Iressa is the answer for you. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 How's it going with Iressa, Becky? I'm hoping it is working as well for you as it did for me during that firs week. Actually, I'm hoping it works out BETTER for you, by working extremely well not just for months but for many years to come... Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Becky, So glad for some improvement...even those little steps are reason for celebration and thanksgiving. I am on a clinical trial of either Iressa or another similar drug...am on my tenth week. The drug is keeping everything stable right now and I have had almost no side effects. My oncologist has told me some wonderful results from Iressa and he has been involved with it from the very beginning. I pray that you are one of those success stories. Peace and blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyg Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 So far I have nothnig to report on Iressa. I have had no side effects at this point, and I won't go back to the oncologist for anything scheduled until the end of the month. I am keeping my fingers crossed, though. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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