kimblanchard Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Well my hopes of eliminating what appeared to be my only tumor, as seen by the PET scan, did not quite work out. Met with my Oncologist today and got the results of my last CT Scan, following the Radiation treatments....and they were not good. Several new tumors have appeared and have grown quite quickly. I am going to start an aggressive Chemo regimen next Tuesday. It consists of three different poisons (Carboplatin, Taxol and Avastan), all of which can have some rather severe side effects. The infusion will take over 6 hours, so my treatment days will be pretty well shot (spent at the hospital). I will have three weeks between treatments, which will be nice, and I am hoping that I tolerate the treatments as well as I have in the past and only be absent from work on treatment days....we'll see. Was not a good day, but I did dodge the Beer Truck. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I'm so sorry, Jim. I hope the chemo does the trick to get rid of those tumors and that you tolerate the chemo okay. I want to make sure you are able to keep fishin'....forget about work! Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I am sorry the results of your scan. Hopefully this chemo will get better results. I had carbo/taxol. The pain started the third day after the infusion and lasted about 3-4 days. I learned to take pain medication before the pain actually started and that did help me. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Jim, I hope this is the right cocktail for you-I do, I do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Jimben, I am so sorry to hear this news. This rollercoaster just won't stop. The Taxol is the really long infusion. Everyone has different reactions to the different chemo's and I hope yours isn't too bad. Hair loss, neuropathy, fatigue, nausea, really horrible taste in your mouth, and muscle pain are some of the side effects that I experienced with the Taxol/Carbo combination. I've never had Avastin, but some here have had it and I'm sure will let you know what to expect. Prayers..... TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Jim, I am so sorry about the results. I hope and pray that the new plan of action does the trick. love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbn Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Jim, hang tough. I pray this is the round that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Sorry to hear this Jim. Saying prayers that this works and you suffer no bad side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hi Jim, I finished the same cocktail about 2 months ago, including Avastin. I'm actually still on the Avastin. Going through it all, I kept saying "i'll take this, just let me keep going". It really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. The avastin is supposed to be really good stuff . I really hope you have an easy time. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 (((Jim))) Guess we might as well get used to the dance -two steps forward, one step back cha cha cha! So sorry about this news. You've got the right attitude and lots of friends and, sounds like, a powerful plan of action. Do you have a laptop computer? There are all sorts of computer fishing simulations. You could get in a good six hours a day and never get wet! Sending you all caring thoughts and strength. Rooting for you all the time! You can do it! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 (((Jim))), I'm so sorry to hear this news. I've really been keeping my eye on you and hoping that radiation had taken care of it, but it looks like the fight continues on. You have my prayers... Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 well doggonnit anyway, jimben. I was soooo hoping... The good thing is that those chemos are tried and true and proved to work. I like the idea of adding the avastin. Hope it is the combo that you need right now. One day at a time. Wait and see how you do and tac appropriately. You know you've got a great cheering section here. love, Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I hope this is the combo that does it for you Jim. Keep us posted on how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Well, rats, Jim! I, too, hope and pray this new combination will do the trick. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Oh! Jim, Not what I wanted to hear. The combo sound good, (taste???) Will keep my fingers crossed for you next Tuesday. xoxo J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Brian and I are sending lots of support and are so hoping that this regimen is effective and bearable. Lots of love Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Jim, Lot's of prayers for you. Special prayers... Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Jim, I hope the CAT (Carboplatin, Avastan and Taxol) chases the critters away for good! Here's to tolerating and obliterating! Cheers, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Hi Jim Wow that was a bummer Now you have to move on the the next step. This plan sounds workable. Keep that positive attitude that you have. Things will work out. This is just one of those crappy setbacks. The docs will get you back on the right road. Hang in there. The beer truck will be waiting for you. Frank will be there to hand you a cold one. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Jim, So sorry about this news. praying this new treatment has good success. hugs coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Well, Tarnation! That just stinks! You know, you don't have to keep proving to us how tough you are. We get it already! I'm sure you will knock this one back, too. 6 hours? Can you listen to a book on tape / CD while you do that? Lots of prayers to ya. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Rotten news Jim. Sure praying this combo of stuff will put you into remission. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Jimben, Sorry to hear the news. That is worth more than a Phooey. At least a Holy Crap. Sure hope the new regimen does the trick. Hang tough my friend. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Dang it! Ok well... We're just going to pray that this new combo kicks the living crap out of the cancer and totally obliterates it. You're still my hero, Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Awww Jim, This isn't the news we wanted to hear and I am positive that you didn't want to hear it either. As for the cocktail, I never had that one. Had the carboplatin but never the other two. I pray that this combo is just the ticket for you and that the side effects are tolerable. As for the 6 hours, I agree. Books on tape or a good book to read. If you are not able to concentrate to read then maybe a buddy to play "go fish" with? Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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