palves Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 After suffering through the 2 rounds of infusion w/ a drug trial and the subsequent thrush, dads CT results are in and they are not good. Appointment on Monday for the next round, but I doubt that will happen. Seems like the more traditional routes will be tried next. Not a good day(and my bosses brother is losing his fight w/ another type of cancer as I'm typing this) Tuesday update - Dad is going to try Alimta My mgrs brother Kevin lost his battle, but he got there is time (Kevin was in Houston, Jim in NJ) Jim had to have emergency surgery for kidney stones right after his brother passed. Paula Right upper lobe - increase in volume Right lower lobe - new infiltrate Right midle lobe - interval increase to lung markings Right upper lung zone posteriorly - subleural density Right pleural effusion Left base - new nodular density Left lower lobe and lingular portion of left lung - interval increase to lung markings Left upper lobe - new irregular opacity / infiltrate Oh yeah and the good news Less prominent opacity in the periphery of the left apical region (whatever that means) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I'm sorry to hear the initial results were not good. Two treatments seems like too short a time to evaluate, but if there is progression, I guess stopping it makes sense. I have been on a number of different therapies and some are much easier than others (although I have been able to tolerate all fairly well). Hope they find the right plan of attack for you Dad. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I echo Mary--I hope the right regimine is just around the corner, and the next time you post scan results there will be nothing but shrinkage. ((((hugs)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I am sorry to hear your report, Paula. May tomorrow bring more hope. There is a plan that will work. I'm praying it is found soon. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 ((Paula)), So sorry to hear that the scan wasn't good. I know these times are emotionally exhausting, but please remember they will come up with another plan and then your Dad will again kick some cancer butt! Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 My prayers for you and your father. I pray that a treatment plan will be found that will work for him. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Sorry for the dismal news. But hey, there is always somethng else that could work and it seems like there is a plan in work. Hang strong... they will try something else. Naryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Paula, I don’t see that they have tried Avastin or Tarceva in the profile, maybe I missed it. It may be something to consider. We will pray they find the right treatment. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesia Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I am sorry about the not so great news. I hope that the next treatment really helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Sending prayers, Paula. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Oh Paula...I am so sorry. Please know you have my prayers. Do not give up hope on either accounts! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palves Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 Starting Alimta on Monday .... Hopefully this will stabilize the situation. Good news is that the scan of the hip/spine area was negative. So at least we are only dealing w/ the lung at this moment. Paula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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