sophiesdaughter Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 My Mom has her appointment with the oncologist today, and he will let her know the results of the chest and brain and pelvic scans that he did. I am so nervous. My mom has been on taxotere for one cycle, after having successfully been on Iressa for 2 years until she progressed. Today we'll find out if the chemo is working, and if not, what the next step is. Please pray for my Mom, she has been depressed and not very optimistic the last few weeks. Thanks, Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Prayers for your mom. I am surprised they would scan her after only one chemo cycle. Usually, they scan after several cycles. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Sending many prayers and positive thoughts for you mom. Let us know... Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Prayers for your mom. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Rana, You have my prayers for your mom. God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 Rana, Prayers for your mom and do let us know, ok. Gentle hugs and I so know how difficult it is to wait for the results. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiesdaughter Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Thanks for your prayers and good wishes. We don't know whether the chemo is working or not (too early, I know that Don mentioned that he was surprised that they would scan her after one cycle), but the CT scan was taken because she had very acute pain during the last cycle and had to go to the hospital. But, thank God, the brain scan was clear, and there is no spread outside the lung, and the pain is now better and doesn't appear to be cancer related. Basically the doctor is planning to keep her on chemo for 6, 3 week cycles, the next step after that will be Tarceva. My Mom felt much better after her appointment yesterday, especially since she saw her oncologist who has been treating her for more than 2 years and who she trusts and feels very comfortable with. The last visit he couldn't make it to her appointment and another doctor came in his place and made the decision to switch her to chemo, so my Mom felt bad that someone who didn't know her made the big decision to take her off Iressa, but it sounds like it was the right decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Sending prayers that things are improving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Your mom had my prayers Rana. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Wishing your mom the very best. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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