endangered but surviving Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Well I am getting nuked again. Since my thoracic oncologist failed to do a neck CT along with brain CT and chest CT at onset of chemotherapy they do not know when this little fella arrived. Since it is getting smaller it is being called a recurrence and suitable to be nuked locally. Sept 26th I see the radiologist and she determines when to nuke the tumor in my left tonsil area. This is not common for lung cancer but this cancer has never been normal. If i had not kept at the doctor this would not have been spotted ever. So not only will I be bald but also smell of burnt flesh, but am positive because I believe a second round of radiation is the best way to eliminate this stuff. Aggressive treatment seems the only way to go. thanks everyone joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Sorry about the new spots, but glad there is a good plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Joyce: I hope the radiation gets it all. I have heard a lot of good things about avastin. I hope your next PET scan shows no disease. Your wry sense of humor and determination will certainly make a difference. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Sorry you have to go through more of this! Glad you are so pro-active about getting the treatment you need. Rooting for you! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Yikes! Good thing you have a plan in place. keep us updated. , Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted September 20, 2005 Share Posted September 20, 2005 Sending prayer and support. Once the plan is in place it helps. Lots of love and support. Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endangered but surviving Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 the nuking is being nixxed for now, avastin not a good combo with radiation at this time. having new scans Oct 12th. last carb/taxol/avastin was wednesday, avastin alone in future. joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Joyce, my prayers are with you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 wow Joyce. Back to the drawing board, huh? Hang in there. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 Sorry the beast has bitten you again, but you've made an absolutely critical point here: If you had not kept after your physician the tumor near your tonsil would never have been found. I hope that the radiation and chemo kick the darn thing into oblivion. Hang in there, Joyce. We're all out here cheering you on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endangered but surviving Posted September 24, 2005 Author Share Posted September 24, 2005 Thanks everyone for being here, sure helps when info is on overload. The radiation will be put off - i hate radiation, but perhaps it was the radiologist in our town, little aggressive. They changed some of the premeds so someone is paying attention. Last treatment of carbo/taxol with avastin was wednesday, so glad. CT in 3 weeks then avastin alone or.... Yes, cindi back to the drawing board, but it seems i have had to take these young drs (38 yr old thoracic oncologist and 43 yr old hd/nekc oncologist) by the scruff of their necks and turn them to the blackboard to pay attention. Very smart but too much time in academia. joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 Joyce-- Sorry to hear your news but glad you kept after your doc and discovered the "bugger" and have a good plan to blast it to smithereens. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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