francesbean Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Hi everyone, I haven't been posting and replying to posts for quite sometime now, as I'm still out of the country for a work assignment, but I still drop by the boards when I find time. Dad was prescribed Tarceva for 3 more months, from late January to April, and had his evaluative CT scans yesterday. As of this writing, all I was told was that Tarceva has failed us again, and Dad will be starting chemo on May 12. I don't know any of the details, how and where the tumors have grown or anything... I am so heartbroken that he's going to go through that again... I just feel so bad today... Just wanted to let that out, I will try to post more details when I talk to mom... Thanks for listening and I hope everything is going well for you guys. God bless and take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Frances I am so sorry the Tarceva didn't do the job. Here's hoping the next chemo is the magic button. Must be difficult for you being so far away from your Dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I have missed you a whole bunch, Frances. I am glad you found time to post and bring us up to date. I am so sorry about the failure of Tarceva to yield the results we all had hoped for. Let us know the new plan when you get the details. Take care, Frances, try to come by a little more, okay? Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 So good to hear from you, but I'm sorry it wasn't the news you had hoped for. I'm sure this is rough, hearing the news when you are so far away. Your dad is in my prayers. I'll pray for strength for him and guidance for his docotrs. Keep us updated. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Oh Frances! I am distraught to hear this news. I am praying for you and your Dad. I hope hope hope that they come up with a great plan for your dad that will retore his health! Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I am so glad it seems that there are some other options. I am very sorry for the disappointment....prayers for all of you. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Frances, Sorry to hear that about your dad but glad there are other options. Prayers for the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Frances, thanks for the update on your dad. Sorry the Tarceva didn't work out, and hope the next chemo will do the trick. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Thank you everyone, for the endless support! I am told the mediastinal mass (the biggest of all the nodes) has grown, but I don't know how much. The rest of the nodes are stable. Oncologist recommends a clinical trial that I believe they are having in the Philippines. I do not know the name of the drug yet. I hope it will not be that harsh. I missed the boards! I have just recently been given my own computer I can use at my hotel room, so I can be online more often now. Thank you for the prayers, be rest assured that I am also keeping you in mine. Much Love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 Frances, This kind of news is so rough. When a new plan gets put together, new hope will again reside in your hearts. You have my prayers. Glad you can now keep in touch. Let us know how things go. Love and Prayers, sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Frances I'm sorry the Tarceva did not work for your Dad. I know my Dad had a rough time with the side effects and then we found out that it didn't work for him either. I hope the next chemo is the one that your father needs. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Don't forget that some of our members had to go through 2-4 chemos before the right combination worked. Hang in there. New drugs are coming up. Hope that this trial will be one that shows promise and will work for him. Prayers for your Dad. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 So sorry about your dad, Frances. My prayers are with him and your whole family. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 (((Frances))) No words or wisdom or advice to share. Just wanted to let you know that we love you here and are all praying for you and dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 Thanks so much everyone, for the support and kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Frances, I've been thinking and praying for you and your dad. Let us know when you know more about his treatment. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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