Guest mom110 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 We got the results back from Mom's first CT since radiation in Sept. Dr. said one of the two tumors is slightly smaller.Blood is good. She said that she would see us in two months for another scan. They would start chemo if the tumors change.Is this normal? I want them to be doing something to help her fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Is there some reason they did not do chemo yet? Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 hello. I am bothered by your post. I don't know your mom's history, but something is stinkin'. It sounds like she isn't being "treated" for lung cancer. Mine was stage lllb and I got treated harshly for it. I hate that you are so far out in the boonies. Not many docs to choose from in Saskatoon, I am thinking... Could you folks get another opinion? What is closest to you... Winnipeg? I want good treatment for your young mother also. Please let us know. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 prayers for you mom, dear, and OH MY GOSH, could we please pet that puppy??? Love Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I would be anxious to see something more done as well! I dont really understand how they battle cancer.....there are so many reasons why they do things and why the dont do things. Like who recieves radiation, who gets chemo, who gets surgery etc. Its a mystery to me Your mom is young though. Is she is good health otherwise? Would she be able to tolerate chemo do you think? I too wonder why she hasnt been offered chemo treatment My mom is stage IIIb, she didnt get radiation but got chemo. They knocked her cancer back considerably. I'm new to all this, but I'm thinking that people can have good results regardless of their stage. Everyone is so different If you think you need more options.....by all means look for them I hope I didnt send you in the wrong direction here Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Would definitely check into second opinion. Waiting two months without further treatment sounds risky to me. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Hi - My mom is stage IV as well...at first diagnosis we did radiation for the mets to her spine...the onc recommended waiting on chemo til she recovered from radiation well, etc....yet she started having more pain other places and after more PET scans, etc - we didn't get started with chemo til almost three months after diagnosis.... I REALLY wish we had started right away....as the cancer hitting more of the bones is what has caused so many problems. I do know that many doctors like to wait at least 4-6 weeks after radiation....but please do find out the exact reasons on waiting. I feel much more in control now that we are actively doing something. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I strongly advise you to get a second opinion right away. Just waiting with no treatment and no explanation just does not sound right to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anais Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Hi, I see you're from Saskatchewan. I'm also in Canada (Montreal). I suggest you ask the oncologist for the Iressa drug to stabilize the tumors. My mother took it after the chemo Good luck! Anaïs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 You asked if it sounded normal. NO it is not normal to wait and do nothing. Please ask higher in command at your hospital to get results. Best luck J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 ask for chemo Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 I am fairly new to all of this...but I would definitely ask. When I went with my FIL to his appointments with the surgeon as well as the oncologist...I specifically asked "why are you suggesting this treatment plan" and "what other treatments are available and why do you not recommend them". Sometimes doctors won't answer these hard questions unless asked point blank. Good luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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