kimblanchard Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Met with my ONC today and the news was not good. Avastin was not working for me, my three tumors had all grown. So, we are going to try Tarceva now and hope for the best....my list of remaining drugs is just about exhausted. Still positive and taking one day at a time, fishing should be good this weekend. Luv ya all jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Jim, I am sorry the news was not better. Hoping tarceva will be the magic bullet. Glad you are keeping the positive additude. I love fishing too, very relaxing. Good luck with the tarceva and the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi jimben, Been wondering about you.. Hoping the Tarceva will do a good job for you. How was the red fishing? Good fights? Hang in there guy. If anyone can whoop this, you can! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Jim, I am so saddened to hear your news. Tarceva kept me stable for 6 months, I had a very small rash on my forearms and fatigue, but it wasn't that bad. I hope it keeps you stable or shrinks and treats you well. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 You may want to see about starting at square 1 again. This would have been Debs next step pending avastin alimta failure. Will never know though now. Can't hurt to ask about the possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Tarceva can be a miracle drug. I hope it works for you and holds things stable. I was wondering how you were. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Jimben, Sorry to hear that Avastin didn't do it for you but let's hope and pray that Tarceve does the trick. Hang tough my friend. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I so hope the Tarceva helps..I've been looking for your posts. Saying lots of prayers. Your avatar brings a smile to my face, every single time I see that pic of your beautiful grandson. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim, Sending prayers and good wishes. Hope the Tarceva does the trick! Have a great time fishing this weekend! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Well, rats, Jim. So sorry this did not work. We can definitely relate. Hang in there. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim, Praying for you to have a Tarceva miracle! Take care and enjoy the fishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim, Praying that the Tarceva works for you. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim Sorry to read that Avastin didn't do the trick. Sending prayers that Tarceva is what you need. As Ry said, often when Tarceva works, it really works. Hope that is your experience with it. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim, I am so sorry to hear this...there is so much that is new everyday. Keep your chin up and know you are being thought of and prayed for. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim, sure hope the Tarceva works for you. I am praying that it will. Hang in there and keep fishing with that cutie grandson. Hugs and prayers, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 UGH.... I'm sorry the news was so rotten. Praying that the next plan is just the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Glad to see there is another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim: I hope the tarceva works for you. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim,hoping this works for you.Seems others have had good results with it. Fishing is always a good idea.I do as much of it as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 weird, I just PM'd you before I saw this. I truly wish the news was better, but am happy to hear you are still our jimben - positive, looking ahead and fishing. love and prayers, and admiration, as always. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Like everyone else has said, this isn't the news we/you wanted to hear. I'm hoping and praying that the Treceva is the magic bullet. Hang in there. Hope the fish are biting. (humm, now I am hungry for some fish)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Praying the Tarceva works for you, Jim. Enjoy the fishing. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Thinking of you, Jim, and hoping Tarceva works. We are hoping it works for our niece as well. So we got DOUBLE prayers for success! You so deserve a positive response. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim, will be praying that Tarceva is the one that works for you. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Jim, I'm sorry to hear the disappointing news. My prayers that Tarceva is the bullet you need. Stay strong. Warm regards, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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