Patty Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Just a quick update, as I have to leave for yet another appt and CT Scan. I will be starting radiation & chemo on Monday. Radiation is EVERYDAY for 6 or 7 weeks and then chemo will be for 6 days...a month off...then 6 days again. I will be having Platinol & VP16. Any advice or experiences with any of this, would be appreciated. This is all different treatment than before. It is the same kind of cancer as before...nsclc/squamous cell/localized, but not in my lungs, in the space between my lungs, mainly behind my esophagus. My oncology tells me to get it back this way was very unusual, but that's good because I could still be CURED or at least put it into remission for good!!! Anyways, thanks again for all of your support and would appreciate some more advice if anyone can give me any. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Good luck Patty, will be thinking of you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'm thinking of you, Patty. I've no first hand knowledge of your current plan, but it sounds reasonable and hopefully will be successful. Sending you my very best. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Hi Patty, Wow 6 or 7 weeks of radiation? That is a very long time - I hope you are near the facility. Best of luck. Marym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Patty, Best of luck in your new treatment plan. Boy, it sounds like a tough one. Take care of yourself. Prayers coming for success! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Patty, Wishing you luck with this new treatment plan..hopefully someone will come along that can answer your questions. Blessings, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Good luck Patty. My 3rd cancer is local also and so I think I still have a shot at a cure. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks to those of you who replied. I am doing okay as of right now. Patty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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