Frank Lamb Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi All,last week I had follow up with the completed 14 WBR's.The 3.5 cm tumor in my brain had shrunk to 2cm.Drs.seemed ok with that but I was a little dissapointed hoping for better than that.On Thursday we spent a very long and difficult day at a different Pgh. hospital (tx not available at the VA).I had x-knife procedure done,and they say they are sure they zapped the hell out of it along with another smaller tumor they found on the other side of my head. Now I am back on the steroids again (more late nites)and have an appt.on the 19th of this month with the chemo onc.to see what we can do with the large tumor in my lung that is really giving me what for.I have already had twice the limit of radiation to that area I am allowed so I'm pretty sure chemo will be the only option there. Warning,be on the lookout for many typos and other errors in my according to the chicken cult other wise excellent typing as the steroids and I get a little wild at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Pretty good typing there FRANK LAMB! Good to see you are getting all taken care of. Too bad the chest tumour is messing with you. Hopefully, like you say, there will be a chemo to knock it back. Do understand about the steroids. I have been seeing you on past your bedtime so now I know what's up with that. Hope they aren't being too rough on you. Continued prayers your way, Frank. Must say, you are one heck of a lc warrior! Wow! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I will take your bad typos and great jokes any day of the week Frank. Glad to hear some good news there ya know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Continued prayers for you Frank. You are one tough cookie. I hope you and Connie will be able to enjoy your holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Yes, Frank, you are a true LC warrior and hero. Your courage to never give up is awesome. I hope the chemo knocks out all of the icky and the steroids give you enough energy to enjoy the holidays however you see fit (I believe that means beer and donuts galore, right?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Frank, You have such an awesome attitude. Glad to know that little bugger shrunk. Continued prayers for you. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Frank, Thanks for the update. Praying for great success with the rad. and upcoming chemo. You are quite a fighter! Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Lucky for you Debi is occupied with the new job and probably doesn't have time to harass you about your typing skills or send chickens your way. I hope they can zap everything left somehow and get you on your way to a great 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hi Frank, Thanks for the update. I knew your tests were coming up soon. Just did not know when. I also along with so many others pray the zapping works. Keep your mind occupied and answers post anytime we don't care if it there are words missing, we know it is only temporary. Keep those jokes coming. I always look forward to reading them. Remember the fat lady... boy did we kick her butt!! Sending prayers your way. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Dang, you are amazing! You just keep beating back whatever is thrown your way. You're my hero! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Don't worry about the typos Frank. It is good to see that you have a good treatment plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Frank glad to hear you are making progress snd keeping an awesome attitude ! Praying for you, bud. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Frank, So good to hear from you and get the update. Don't forget the rads keep working for 3-4 weeks after, so that little bugger could go "poof" before that time! As far as your typos, we've lived through them before and are plenty glad to do it again! Hang in there big guy -- you are in my thoughts. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hey, Dude! Happy to see your post and the update. Sounds good to me. And I like your typos! Don't worry about them. Keep in touch. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thinking of you Frank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I am glad to see you are still in the fight Frank. You seem to have such a "matter of fact" way of dealing with your lc. Maybe you could radiate that tumor in your lung with targeted radiation, such as IMRT. I think the VA would have IMRT. The idea is the tumor only gets the brunt of the radiation and the healthy tissue is not as exposed, thus making it sometimes possible to have additional radiation. Don m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Frank, thanks for updating us. We love you typos and all. Just keep us informed. One day at a time Frank, one day at a time. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Thank you, Frank. Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hang in there, Frank. You're wearing those tumors down one by one. Hoping the news continues to be good. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Good to hear from you Frank. You have such a great attitude, will be hoping the next plan shrinks that tumour. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Hi Frank, Good to hear things seem to be improving. We seem to have some similar problems, although I have not yet agreed to WBR. I also have a large tumor in my lung that has never been radiated. Interestingly, I have no pain, no compromise to breathing - yet the tumor started at around 8x9 CM. Not even sure what it is now - but it's still big. I have put off for now the discussion of WBR - but may have to rething with my next MRI. The drs are also looking at what trials or options there may be for chemo for barian mets. Keep us informed. I'm also interested in effects of the WBR. And did the treatment cause you to be really tired? I heard that fatigue can last for 6 months. Best wishes. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeandstrength Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 You are truly one of my lung cancer heroes! Stay strong! Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Sure, Frank. Go ahead and blame the typos on the steroids. We all know it's really the chocolate donuts and beer (is Bud your brand?)!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Frank don't worry about the typos, just don't break the keyboard while on the juice. You're one tough hombre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Huguley Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 My prayers are with you.... Keep fighting.... Love, Tracey Huguley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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