Joe B Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 well... I received a fax of the unsigned Radiology report today. Not the best news...but not too bad either. Impression: ....."increased size and conspicuity of mutiple bilateral pulmonary nodules compared to 1/8/06. These are suspicious for metastatic disease given the patients history." Bottom line is that the nodules appear to be growing at a slow rate and now they pretty certain it is metastatic BAC. The good news is that there does not appear to be any new nodules. It looks like we will now consider Tarceva...as this was the discussion at my last oncologist appointment in January. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Joe,sorry the news wasn't better.Hoping the Tarceva will halt the spread and growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Well, Joe...not exactly the news we wanted to hear, but back up on the horse, right? I do hope, and pray that the Tarceva will do the trick, and chase those suckers away!!! Prayers for healing, Joe, Gina & Family! Yours in HOPE!! Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Wow, Joe, this was a huge surprise. I sure wasn't expecting to read this AT ALL! I'm glad that you have continued to get regular CTs all this time. Praying Tarceva blows those pesky varmits to smithereens (is that a word?). Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Aww Joe, I thought you had this one licked. Just know we are thinking about you and that you are still on my prayer list. Let us know if they decide on Tarceva. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Joe, Praying, praying, praying for you that this is only going to be a momentary setback. I hope that Tarceva is just the ticket. I'm sorry the news wasn't better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Still sounds hopeful, Joe. Hang in there with your faith. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Joe, Not what I expected to hear from you. Praying that Tarceva wipes it out quickly and completely. Keep fighting and keep the great attitude. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Joe I am angry about this report that I cannot think straight right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Joe, You and your family will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry that your results were not better; keeping the faith that future treatments will keep things stable. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Joe, Tarceva has been a help to so many. Hope it will be an ally to you too. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Oh Joe, I am so sorry to read this. I am a huge fan of tarceva (and Iressa)-- it bought us a lot of time. I have a good feeling it will work for you. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Joe-- Sorry to hear the news. However, from my reading and following the BAC list, it seems that Tarceva often "works" on BAC, especially for those that have been non-smokers. Sending prayers that Tarceva works well for you. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Well darnitall, Joe . I try to keep watch especially over those with stage 3 disease and am sorry to see your update. Any chance they can get a piece of one of those buggers to determine for certain what is what? Maybe too small as nodules go. Anyway Joe, BIG hopes and prayers for Tarceva working for you. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Hi KAsey, The nodules (there are about a dozen) are all too small to biopsy . They are all between 2 - 7mm. I am very much like our dear Hebbie in that regard....i.e. demonstrating as BAC...small nodules throughout both lungs but very slow growing and still (thank God) very small in nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Like everyone I am in shock, but I love your attitude and am praying that Tarceva does the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Joe, sending prayers that the new treatment works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I am another big fan of Tarceva. I hope that no matter what treatment you chose - NED will come back soon. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I'm so sorry, I pray Tarceva will work it's powers on you Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 yah, joe not the best news. I hope the tarcva keeps it at bay for years to come. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Prayers that tarceva will do the trick. Wish you the best. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Joe, I am sorry to hear that your results were not the best they could be. Just don't forget that you have Gina, your daughters, your faith, your doctors and us by your side during the coming months!! (It's going to be hard to fit us all in the car!) Best wishes Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Thanks Deb Now all I can think Of is a Shriners car Full of clowns. Joe, I have a message for ypour tumour as follows " Die tumour, Die" stop. Sending prayers for better luck with tarceva and worse luck for tumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Sorry to hear the news Joe but glad there is a game plan in place. Prayers for the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Sorry the results were not good. I pray the Tarceva will totally work miracles on those nodules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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