rogfam Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 She had a PET on Monday. The same three place (lymphs) are still lit up in the chest area on the PET and the cancer marker has continued to go up, so the Tarceva, while it may have kept it stable, isn't working the way the doc wants it to. He wants her to talk to her radiology doc tomorrow. So, she may have to get radiation. but they've come a long way since the last time she had it. Now they have that tomotherapy, where they can pinpoint the areas that need radiation. Also, he said he'll probably try a different chemo as well. So, please continue to keep her in your prayers, please. The Lord continues to work in her. She doesn't look or act a bit sick, Praise God she feels good and is otherwise healthy!! Christy Quote
Kasey Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Christy, I have been wondering where you have been and how your Mom has been doing. I am sorry things have not improved quite the way everyone was hoping. I will continue to hope and pray that her rad onc can do some good. I will await what the new chemo may be as well. I am thinking of you both, Kasey Quote
Patkid Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Well, I love a plan, so onward!! We continue prayer. Love Pat and Brian Quote
KarHart Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 I am glad your mom feels so good. Hopefully, the targeted radiation will be a big help and she will not have any bad side effects. A different chemo may just do the trick. Karen H Quote
dchurchi Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Many Many prayers your way. Debbie Husband Alan DX small cell lung cancer Jan 10th 2005 Quote
richinsdakota Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 Best of luck with the new treatment plan...hoping for the best..take care...Rich B. Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 I am glad to hear she is feeling great! I hope the radiation works well for her. Quote
RandyW Posted October 12, 2005 Posted October 12, 2005 you may want to ask about Etopocide. It is available in pill form adn is also used for testiculatr cancer. My wife had a 30% shrinkage after 5 rounds of this and it was not as bad as tarceva was for her. Always praying for everyone and good luck either way Quote
SBeth Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 Christy, Add mine to the many others already keeping you and your mother in prayer! Love, Quote
Jyoung20 Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 Christy, I am confused. I didn't think you could have radiation in the same area twice. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote
Treebywater Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 Well crup. I don't like news like this. But your Mama is SO strong. She'll keep plugging and hopefully the new plan will do just what it needs to. ((((hugs)))) Quote
rogfam Posted October 13, 2005 Author Posted October 13, 2005 Christy,I am confused. I didn't think you could have radiation in the same area twice. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Hi Jamie! Well, it won't be exactly the same place, and this new radiation pin points it, to whereas the other one got the whole area. We'll find out more tomorrow though! (the last time was in the lung, this is specific lymph nodes.) Thank you all sooo very much for the concern, prayers, and kind words! What would I do without ya'll and this wonderful place?! God Bless, Christy Quote
Ann Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 Christy, I hope the new treatment plan works its magic! You hang in there and in touch to let us know how things are going. Saying prayers for you and your mom. Quote
gail p-m Posted October 14, 2005 Posted October 14, 2005 Keeping your mom in my prayers. gail p-m Quote
bunny Posted October 14, 2005 Posted October 14, 2005 concern, prayers, always! you and your mom are in my thoughts alot. your attitude and her willingness to keep fighting help me in supporting my mom, so thank you. prayers continue, of course. xoxo amie Quote
rogfam Posted October 16, 2005 Author Posted October 16, 2005 Thank ya'll so much. I have a bit of an update. The rad onc wants to do radiation 20 minutes a day, five days a week, for four weeks. The tomotherapy, while it does pinpoint the areas, the doc says it has somewhat of a 'starburst' affect, therefor, it will overlap some of the area that was radiated last time. He said in rare instances people have burst an artery and died from this. Also, that it could cause chronic pain the future. So, she's not quite sure she wants to do this. I think she will because she's a fighter, but that is a lot to think about. She will see her onc again on monday and talk about more chemo as well. Please just keep her in your prayers. (also about this decision she has to make.) Love, Christy Quote
kamataca Posted October 16, 2005 Posted October 16, 2005 That is a lot to think about. Of course you are both in my prayers. Keep us posted. Kelly Quote
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