SDianneB Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 This is one of those "Well, besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?" things, I guess. Except for that, uh, cancer thing, I'm darn close to being "normal." Had blood counts done today after the Topo last week, and except for the WBC count, everything was within normal range! WBC is *this close*!! For those who don't know, I'm in a study for oral Topotecan. I take 5 mg. a day for 5 days (total of 25mg) then off 2 weeks, then another week of pills, off 2 weeks, then a scan. Am in cycle 7 & 8 now -- just finished #7, and will have off this week and next, then begin #8, 2 weeks off, then a scan. Whew. This is SO much better than having to go in and sit with a needle in a vein or a port, and I'm tolerating this drug very well so far. I hope the FDA gets on it and gets this approved FAST so that others can take advantage of it. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Oh Di, I am so very happy for you that this treatment is so 'patient friendly' and that you are tolerating it well. My sincere hope that this continues like FOREVER....or until something even better comes along to cure us all!!! Now wouldn't that just be something? How I hope for that so much! Thanks for letting us all know just how this has been working for you. May be useful to someone here and/or give hope. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I am so glad things are going well..."normal" is good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Except for that, uh, cancer thing, I'm darn close to being "normal." AS IF! Like you've EVER been "normal" - puh-leeze! LOL Great news, though, feeling good is ALWAYS great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Good news. Normal is as normal does (whatever that means). Not really sure what is normal anymore. I just get up in the morning and whatever happens that day is "normal" So glad things are going good for you. Take care. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I am glad everything is good and normal! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 So, what is "normal?" Seriously? You're asking ME this question? Really? I dunno the answer. Except maybe what normal is for me...and even that varies some. My metabolic panels have been pristine lately. I mean, NOTHING out of normal range for kidneys OR liver. Funny thing is...I have focal glomerulonephritis (dxd in l984 but probably had it long before that) and four cancerous tumors in my liver....so go figure why kidney and liver enzymes and function tests are all A-Okay!?? The last two panels showed elevation in two liver enzyme tests...but as of two days ago, both those numbers had decreased again to where they were of little consequence. I'm told chemo CAN impact them. So....the question is "What is Normal?" and I guess the answer is...."Whatever is happening right now is today's normal. Tomorrow could be another thing altogether!" So what are we doing standing around here talking about it? Let's head for the pub!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I am so glad you are having positive benefits from the trial. That is wonderful. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I'm so glad you're "close to normal." I would say that's very good news. I'm glad this treatment is going well for you! Keep up the progress and I'm sure you will soon be "normal." Wow...I don't think I've ever been even "close to normal"...just ask my friends...lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 So very thankful your body is responding to the topo drug. What a blessing! Continuing in prayer for you. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 VERY funny, Snowflake. NOT! The really strange this is to look at the graph they do on my lab work now and then -- it's almost a flat line! It will go down ever so slightly about a week after I finish a cycle of Topo, then comes right back up. Strange. Go figure. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmaydee Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 ...so how are you feeling?..... .....s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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