kimblanchard Posted August 26, 2003 Posted August 26, 2003 Hi friends, Prior to meeting with the local oncologist today I contacted his research nurse with our situation. She met with us before the oncologist and was very optomistic compared to him. I am so glad she is on our team and is diligently looking for solutions. He finally joined in the discussion and by the time we were finished we were given 2 options of treatment. Bill decided to go with Gemzar and began this afternoon. We are praying that this works of course - but if it is unsuccessful we will be doing CPT 11 and Temodar. It's a clinical trial (Bill doesn't qualify for it due to prior chemo) but the research nurse said we could do it "Off Study" as long as she could provide medical documentation of its success from 2 medical journals to the insurance company. By law she said they must cover it if she can produce the documentation. SO WE ARE BACK FIGHTING THIS MONSTER! Bill's spirits were so down this weekend it is wonderful to see a glimmer of hope coming back into his eyes. Bless every single one of you and your families, Peg Quote
daggiesmom Posted August 26, 2003 Posted August 26, 2003 Dear Peg & Bill, I'm so glad to hear that you have options once again. I pray that these treatments really help Bill. Keep up the fight! You can do it! Joanie Quote
Tiny Posted August 26, 2003 Posted August 26, 2003 I can't begin to tell you how emotional your post made me!!! Thank goodness for the caring, encouraging research nurse! Praying for you guys that the glimmer of hope continues to shine and lead you to the light of remission. Love and hugs, Quote
LindaMRG Posted August 26, 2003 Posted August 26, 2003 OH PEG!!! I was so happy to find this post, Ive been thinking about you since your post on Friday!!!!! PLEASE GOD, heal this family man, thank you for this new option!!! Quote
Don Wood Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 Peg, so happy to hear there are more options. May they be successful this time. Don Quote
bobmc Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 Good for you Peg!! So happy Bill is back in the fight again!! Your a real trooper and buy that nurse a drink, God bless, be well and fight on Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy - 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote
Margaret Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 How wonderful! What a testament to never giving up and that hope springs eternal! I am so glad for you and I will hold you close. Peace, Margaret Quote
Tim'sKathy Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 Peg.... I am so happy for you and Bill ! It also gives me some hope if the Iressa proves not to be working for Tim..so thanks for sharing. YOu are in our prayers always ! Kathy Quote
Ry Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 Kick butt Peg! My husband had a good amount of shrinkage with Gemzar, I wish the same for you. Quote
-Cheryl- Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 Peg, Glad Bill found a clinical trial! God be with you both and you are in my prayers! Cheryl Quote
kimblanchard Posted August 27, 2003 Author Posted August 27, 2003 Peg I am SO HAPPY to hear your wonderful news! That is just great and I am so happy for Bill and you. Everytime I see the picture of you and Bill and your daughter I think of what a beautiful family you are and your last post saddened me. I will continue to pray for Bill and all of us. Bess B Quote
Carolyn Flournoy Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 Peg So glad you have a plan and renewed hope. It's so hard to do day to day tasks and duties without a plan for treatment. Now you can get on with your lesson plans and your husband can enjoy his mother's visit. Carolyn Quote
Fay A. Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 This is how it should always work out...someone caring enough to take the time to look for answers... Best Wishes, Fay A. Quote
ginnyd Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 Dear Peg, I am joyously happy for you and Bill. Quote
christymike Posted August 27, 2003 Posted August 27, 2003 Oh thank goodness Peg.. Its so wonderful to hear that there are still options and people that really care and want to try anything to beat this. god Bless you and your husband I will pray for the best! Christy Quote
karen335 Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 Peggy, Yah Hoo!!!!! I am so glad they were able to give Bill Gemzar. Did you have a chance to ask the nurse about Alimta also. I hope this will work for Bill. You two have been thru so much and deserve the best to happen. Praying for you every day. Praying for all of us. God Bless and praying for a "Cure"...... All we have to do is ask in Jesus name By his stripes we are healed Karen ********** Dx'd 3-03 - 3A - NSCLC - Radiation - Taxol/Carbo Quote
DJR Posted August 28, 2003 Posted August 28, 2003 I will be praying for Bill and that this treatment is the answer. Take care. Donnie Quote
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