Karen44 Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hello again everyone,tomorrow will be my hubbys last WBR tx. He has fared well with the WBR of course lost all his hair,and he is tired most of the day ,but he states he actually feels better . No seizures since Thnaksgiving day. Two weeks ago they did another CT scan of his chest and abdomen,the results showed active disease once again in his chest,and a small right side plural effusion,which they will monitor on a weekly basis. They also discovered a blood clot in his superior vena cava which he was placed on coumdin for. He started second line chemo last week,they used cisplatin,but this week since he is finished with WBR they will give him VP-16(etoposide) and cisplatin,for nine cycles. They have decreased his steroids to 3X's a day now and will eventually wean him off those all together!! He still remains positive that he can beat this cancer,he knows it's bad and his prognosis is not good but he continues to fight with a strong will to live!!! Karen1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 I am glad things are going well. It will be nice for him to get through his WBR treatments. Do something nice to celebrate the occasion--you both deserve it. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Glad to hear tommorrow is last WBR treatment. It sounds like he has a great attitude and is ready to keep fighting. I will be saying prayers that everything goes great and all the treatments are successful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Glad to hear the WBR did good, useful to know. You both need a little spoiling after all the treatments, so celebrate together and enjoy the holidays coming. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hang in there Karen and Hubs! We're in this together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 God bless him for his positive attitude..sending out positive vibes and many prayers. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Glad things are progressing well. Like your hubby's positive attitude. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Karen, I'm STARTING WBR tomorrow, so your post came at a perfect time to help me feel less afraid and more confident. Bet you weren't expecting to give anybody a gift with that post - but you did! I'll be really interested to keep up on your updates. Glad your husband feels better than before - that's what it's all about! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Karen: I hope your husband continues to feel better and does beat the cancer. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Karen, I know you and hubby are glad that the radiation is nearly over. Sounds like you have a good plan in place for the rest. Take care . Prayers to you both. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Glad to hear that Karen and love your husbands positive spirit. Rich-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 He sure sounds like one tough cookie! I'm glad he's finishing up with the WBR. It's nice to check those things off our lists! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I'm glad to hear the WBR is almost done, and his spirits are in such great shape. do keep us posted! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrell Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 karen, i think that attitude is essential in fighting cancer. I am fighting with you and for your husband. take care of you. Mirrell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Hi Karen, Good news that today is his last treatment. I am so glad he is keeping a positive attitude through all of this. Keep us posted on how his test are going. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Karen, Hang in there!!! Glad the WBR is over and the seizures have stopped. I know you have so much to deal with and it seems so overwhelming. Keep the faith. GOD BLESS!! Jamie "Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." Ephesians 6:10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Karen,glad to hear hubby is doing so well with txs and maintains such a good attitude about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen44 Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 My hubby went to see the oncologist today as I have told you he is once again receiving chemo for the new activity in his chest. He is currently receiving a single agent chemo cisplatin,the onco gave him a one week "holiday" from tx so he will resume after Christmas with the single agent and then the week after he will start with two agents etoposide and cisplatin. They will do another MRI in a month when the radiation is completely out of his system,to see if the radiation zapped all those tumors in his brain. All his labs were right on so that's a good thing,they did however lower his dose of coumdin because his protime was slightly elevated. The onco also stated that my hubbys lungs sounds were remarkably clear and he will do another CXR when he goes back in two weeks to see if the plural effusion has lessened!! So we trudge on, one day at a time!! My hubby wants to drive but his onco says he must remain seizure free for at least two months,his last seizure was on Thanksgiving day,so hopefully he will get to drive once again!! God Bless all who have responded to my post,the comforting words and the encourgament are a Godsend to me. Karen44 ----------------------------------------------------- May 05-lg mass to right lung noted on CXR June 05- bronscopy done,results revealed no cancer cells June 05-Needle biopsy done comfirmed SCLC June 05- Hospitalized for 10 days,chemo(cisplatin and etoposide) started as well as radiation to chest.Prognosis poor,not expected to make it out of hospital,also severe superior vena cava syndrome. June 05-discharged from hospital,chemo and radiation continue. August 05- Radiation and chemo complete,only side effect was radiation burn to esophogus. August 05- lost a lot of weight due to radiation burn went from 165 to 118.Several small meals a day as well as shakes made with Ensure Plus September05-CT scan shows tumor as scar tissue,weight up to 137 October 05-Dr states while not in remission we have good control of cancer weight up to 144 November 05-presenting with facial"tics" MRI of brain done,results showed 14 plus mets to brain,WBR started.Prescribed Dilantin and Decadron November 05- PET scan shows active disease once again in chest as well as a plural effusion and blood clot in superior vena cava,started on coumdin. December 05-WBR complete,single agent chemo started.Continue to monitor plural effusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Karen, We are right there with you...trudging along. Hopefully you will be reporting more good news with the completion of those scans and when chemo gets underway full force. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Hi Karen! Hoping and praying for more good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Hi Karen, I am glad to here your husband is doing better and his lungs sound clear. Enjoy the time off for the holidays. Thinking of him and praying for more positive results in the future. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Karen, So good about the lungs sounding clear. Enjoy the vacation from treatment. Sending wishes for all those tests. xoxo Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Hi Karen: I would say that your husband and you have had very encouraging news about his lungs being clear. I hope the next set of scans shows more good results. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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