cindi o'h Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Hey Don, Just saw your post. We kind of knew this was coming, huh? The cyberknife plan sounds really hopeful to me, Don. It sounds the least invasive and the most direct hit to the tumor. My old onc. liked Celebrex. Be wary of the cardiac risks involved. If you have any risks of heart/arterial disease, this drug can increase the chances of CV events. Also, he liked the vegetables in the broccoli family. He said there have been studies that show that they are somewhat effective in reducing new lung cancers. I will continue to look for updates from you, Don. I may be right behind you in ck or something else...(soon as I get these ambiguos tests straightened out) Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 So sorry to hear you have to go through this again. Hope that the third time IS a charm for you. Sending you the very best for everything. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Don Praying for the best. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Hi Don, was hoping to read better news.So sorry you have to endure this again.I dont know what cyber knife is,I just pray it works for you.You are an inspiration to us all and im praying this is a cure for you,my friend. Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Hey Don, I've been waiting and watching for an update. Any info from your consultation on cyberknife??? You re in my thoughts, friend! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks Kasey: I have a consultation with Seattle Cyberknife this Monday and a consulation with a medical oncologist at Swedish Cancer Institute this Tuesday. Seattle Cyberknife is part of Swedish Cancer Institute. It is a 3 hour drive to the facility, so I am going to spend Monday night with my oldest son and his family who live in the area. My mom lives just down the road from my son's house, and I will see her too. My local oncologist thinks I should do chemo concurrently with cyberknife treatment. I want to run this by the Seattle medical oncologist and just generally see if I am on the right track for chemo strategy. There is some question as to whether or not I have a metastatic cancer or a new primary. If it is metastatic, my local onc says I should be taking second line therapy such as alimta or taxotere along with the cyberknife treatment. I want to talk to the Swedish medical onc about these and other issues. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Thanks for the update, Don. Sounds as if you are keeping right on top of things. I continue to learn from the 'experts' here. Good luck, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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