hockeyma Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hi Just an update on my husband for all of you whom have been so great in support and research. My husband went to see the specialists yesterday. There had been talk of him perhaps qualifying for a clinical trial however because he has lost so much muscle and weight he does not qualify. He is still weak and on oxygen. To even give him an IV chemo at this point would be pushing things so the doctors perscribed him tarceva instead of taxotere. Yes - I am happy about this - I have been following some good tarceva response stories.....for awhile. I think it is boiling down to Tarceva being our only hope. If he can have some success with it as well as gain back 20lbs and some energy it will open some more doors for him. We will pray and hope for the best - that is all we can do now. Thanks, Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I had great success with Tarceva and prayers for your husband for the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Yes, there are many success stories with Tarceva. I am praying that your husband will be another. Good luck, Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Heather, Your husband has my prayers... Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Good luck to you and your family. I said a prayer that the Tarceva will help. Raney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I've been taking Tarceva for almost a year now and its worked really well. I hope the same success for your husband. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Heather, Tarceva has worked well for many of us. Let’s pray Gerald has some rapid improvement with Tarceva. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy-OK Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Heather .... they had a blurb on our local news station yesterday about Tarceva. The patient and her oncologist were both interviewed and she had received treatment with Tarceva only and had responded in a miraculous way. Against tradition she had opted to not have chemo or radiation. Best of luck and prayers for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Tarceva has been nothing short of a miracle for myself. It has been 22 months for me now and I hope your husband has great success with it also. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Heather, Prayers and high hopes for Tarceva to work. We will be thinking of Gerald and you. Keeping everything crossed for the best results! Welthy (Debi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 I'll chime in as well--my mom had tremendous success with Tarceva for 16 months, with minimal side effects. I pray all will go well for you guys. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 After just 6 weeks on Tarceva my husbands ct scan showed the disease as stable with very minor shrinkage. Many here have had good results with it and I wish success for your husband. Good Luck & God Bless Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 John had excellent results also-- wishing you great success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Heather, as you see so many people have had successes with it. I pray it works for your Gerald. Please keep us posted on his progress. And know that we are always here for you. I know how hard this is on you. Hang strong!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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