TAnn Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I had my doctors appointment yesterday to discuss my latest ct scan. After 6 Alimta treatments, I'm still stable! So, yesterday afternoon I went ahead with my 7th treatment. What's so amazing about this is that I have never been able to have even 6 treatments of previous chemo's, but Alimta is treating me a little better. I have one more month of the Lovenox shots for the blood clot in my left lung and then I'm done with those!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhh! My doctor also said that there are many new clinical trials at MD Anderson that are looking really hopeful, all mostly along the lines of targeted therapy like Tarceva and Alimta, and some in pill form too. He said if the Alimta starts treating me bad in the future, these trials are definately an option. That was good news to us, as I was feeling like my options were dwindling down to nothing after Alimta.... Well, that's it for me, a couple of weeks of feeling crappy and then I'll be able to enjoy the holidays! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Go, TAnn! Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 It's margarita time, TAnn! I had just pm'd froggiegirl about your lovenox shots. Her mom just had a PE. You are never far from the front of my mind. Glad to hear the Alimta is not disagreeing with you too badly and doing some good along the way. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 That is wonderful news!!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 So so HAPPY for you TAnn. It is good news to hear that you are looking forward to enjoying the holidays. What EXCELLENT news!!!! Hope you can celebrate a bit. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeR Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 TAnn, I am so happy to hear you are still stable and able to continue on with the 7th treatment. I hope you are feeling wonderful soon and able to enjoy the holidays to the fullest! Great to see an update from you. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 Jingle Bells!!!! TAnn, you made our day. Lots of love Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Great news, ((((TAnn)))) Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Tann, may your holidays be full of love and memories and feelin' goodl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Doing the Happy Dance for TAnn! MAn, I love to dance! I love good news. Way to go , TAnn!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Just plain awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Very happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Ry Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Way to go TAnn. Stable feels sooo good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Just plain awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 TAnn, I'm so happy to hear this news . I hope the Alimta will continue to do it's job. It's always a comfort to know that there are other options waiting in the wings. Keeping you in my prayers. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I am glad things are looking up for you TAnn Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Sounds like really good news to me TAnn. I am very proud of you for hanging in there with the alimta. So glad it isn't too, too bad on you. The main thing is you are stable.....Congratulations! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 TAnn-- So glad to hear that and with Alimta being such a harsh drug for some, even more glad you are able to continue on with you treatments. Enjoy the much deserved holidays, take care. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I have been wondering about you and how Alimta was going and if it has held you stable. I am so glad to see that it is working for you, really I am. Enjoy the holidays TAnn-this is wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 this is such welcome, wonderful news. I could hear it in your 'voice' that you felt like you were running out of options there - so the hope is back!! stable is fabulous. thanks for letting us know. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 So very very thankful for you good news TAnn. Stable is great. And the info that more clinicals are promising is hopeful for us all. Thanks for your encouragement. God bless. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Terri, Great news. Fantastic. You go girl! Don't know how you can stand that Alimta for this long, but thank God you can. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 T'Ann, Your news gives me a very genuine feeling of comfort and hope. Sounds like you are one of the people who will benefit from the new treatment discoveries! If and when you need to try something else, it's so darn GOOD to know there are other options out there and more coming every day. 'Twas just wee3ks before Christmas when T'Ann got to say "Just a few more injections and I'll be feelin' O-TAY!" Happy holidays just around the corner for you! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 This is wonderful news, TAnn! I am so happy that you are doing well. What a wonderful way to start out the "Joyfull Season"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 TAnn I am so happy to hear good news from you! Keep it coming! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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