melindasue37 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hello everyone, I just got the news from my Moms scan. The doctor told her that she has to go off Tarceva immediately. The tumors are growing quickly.....she is devastated as my whole family will be when they hear the news. The doctor said he had one more option she could try. It is called Taxotere. I know nothing about this yet...but I will be researching to find out all I can. He said she has a 1 in 6 chance of it working. Not exactly the statistics I want to hear, but we are hanging on to the idea that there is something else we can try. The doctor told her to think over her options and she has an appointment next Wednesday to discuss what she would like to do. If anyone can tell me anything about Taxotere please, please do. Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Melinda, Very sorry to hear that about your mom. No experience with Taxotere. Just want to say prayers for your mom for the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Melinda, I am no SCLC expert, BUT after looking at your mom's profile, I find it difficult to believe that her doc says this is it for options. I am certain some knowledgeable folks will be here shortly...in the meantime hold onto more hope. My only suggestion at this point would be another opinion. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 John had taxotere but it was for NSCLC not small cell. I am with Kasey...should be other options for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 I just PMd you when I saw this. I am sorry for such disappointing news. I hope and pray you get some other options and/or that the taxotere works for your mother. I'm sorry honey. this is rough, but keep the faith!! xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Melinda I am sorry to hear that Tarceva didn't work for your mum. I can't help you out with Taxotere, but sending my best and hoping it does the trick. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Many prayers they find the one that works for your mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Melinda, I can't imagine how disappointing the news was for you all. You and your Mom are certainly in my prayers. I'll be praying for her Drs, too, and for wisdom for them. Take care of yourself. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Oh I'm sorry to hear about this Melinda. It breaks my heart. Dad had a Taxotere-Carboplatin combo as his first-line chemo and he tolerated it fairly well. http://www.taxotere.com/professional/about/index.do I hope your mom will do great with it. Prayers continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hi Melinda I'm sorry to hear the tarceva didn't work for your Mom. I am wondering why your Mom hasn't been offered one of the 'platins. Cisplatin or carboplatin are very common first line therapies for NSCLC (which is what I presume your Mom has from your signature). They are usually offered as a doublet with another chemo drug. For example, Mum's first line therapy was cisplatin and gemcitabine. How is your Mom's overall health? The platinum based drugs tend to be quite harsh, so if your Mom's general health is not too good, that might explain why she wasn't offered it initially. I would presume that the oncologist has a reason for omitting these ones, but it is a question that I would probably be asking him in any case. As for taxotere, Mum used this as a second line treatment, and tolerated it reasonably well. All the best, and I hope you find some answers. As to other options, I think that jimben has had about 6 different types of chemo, so you might want to check his signature for things to discuss with the oncologist! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Melinda, Sorry your mom had to quit the Tarceva. As for the taxotere, Mike had some shrinkage with it for a while. Wishing you the very best. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Keeping you and your mom in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Melinda, I don't have any info on the chemo drug you mentioned but wanted to add my prayers that this new drug helps your mom. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Melinda: I am sorry the tarceva did not help your mom. If I were in that position, I suppose I would go along with the taxotere, but I would ask the oncologist about returning to a platinum based drug in combo with avasitn. I have heard that you can return to platinum based drugs after being off of them for a while and get benefit. Also, the addition of avastin should make it be quite different from the initial carboplatin combo. I hope your mon gets good resutls from her new plan. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I'm just sending my well wishes to you and your mom. Keep the faith, okay? Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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