justme2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Does anyone know, approximately? My mom finished her last chemo 12/7 and am just wondering how long it will be "working." Thx Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I believe it takes a month or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I think it depends on the type of drug used. Then you get into half-life's, how the body excretes a particular drug, and all kinds of other scientific issues that are waaay over my head. I think Don has it right for standard doublet therapies. Good luck Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme2007 Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 This is a great question. I do know this...when my dad had his first appointment after radiation, and after all the chemo rounds were done, he was able to see what it had done. Then, we waited 3 months, and he was able to see even better things, and I will never forget him saying, "Wow...look what my body did and that was without any meds." I think for him, the fact that he had cancer was like a let down...his body had failed him...so to see improvement without meds was a huge think for him. God bless! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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