fillise Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I'm keeping you and your husband in my prayers that the radiation is successful! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I'm thinking of you Laurie, and saying lot's of prayers for your Bill. It's not fair, ya know it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 I am so sorry Laurie, when I read posts like this I just don't know what to say. Please keep us posted and know how much we care! Continued prayers sent. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Laurie, Prayers for both of you. I am very sorry to learn the results of the PET were what they are. This really does stink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Laurie, Stay strong and take things one day and one test and one treatment at a time. You just never know what's around the corner -- it doesn't have to be something bad! Praying for a complete turnaround for Bill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Saw Onc today. Now we're trying Gemzar once a week for three weeks. Anyone have any info on Gemzar, side effects, good or bad? Bill sees the Radiation Onc tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I know Welthy's husband's new regimen has Gemzar as a single line treatment. My dad is on Gemzar/Carbo/Avastin as a first line right now. Gmezar is a very mild chemo as far as side effects go. It causes fatigue and low blood counts (surprise surprise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 I noticed your husbands never had avastin. Is that something your once has ever suggested adding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Adrian, Thanks for the info, I'll check with Welthy about how Tony has tolerated it. As far as Avastin, the Doc never mentioned it. I was under the impression it was not for SCLC, but I didn't think Gemzar was either. I think he's just giving him Gemzar because it is milder and there are not alot of other choices. I'm guessing he's counting on the radiation to work on some of the areas. Unfortunately the cancer is spread to several areas including lymph nodes in the neck and mediastinum. I don't know how many areas can be radiated at one time, but we do have an appointment tomorrow with the radiologist and should get some answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 No info about tx, BUT wanted to wish you guys good luck with Gemzar. Hope it does the trick. Keeping you in thought AND prayer too. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinC1973 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Laurie, I'm sorry I'm so late with this, but I wanted you to know that you and Bill are in my thoughts and prayers. We're here for you, whenever, whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 If I only had a magic wand....Everyone here would be "poofed" into health ! Hoping you get some good news from the radiation doctor. Love, Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 Re: avastin for small cell lung cancer: I have to qualify my suggestion. It appears avastin is still in the trial stage with respect to application to SCLC. For instance: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/N ... 03?order=4 This particular trial, unfortunately requires that the patient has had no prior cancer treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted July 30, 2007 Author Share Posted July 30, 2007 Thanks for the update. It's so nice having all these friends on this board looking out for each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Hi Laurie, Glad to hear there is a chemo plan in place and radiation in the works. Tony did start Gemzar again today. Gemzar is an old friend. He did 12 cycles in 2005-2006 combined with Taxotere. He had high fevers/night sweats, but then he has those with various chemos. Mouth sores too. It is hard to separate what the side effects that were from Gemzar vs. Taxotere. The oncologist put him back on this because it is considered mild and he's pretty frail right now. As far as SCLC vs. NSCLC treatments, our oncologist is also bringing SCLC treatments to the table for future use if Tony gets feeling better. I sure hope this works for both of our guys! You are in my thoughts and prayers regularly. There are too many of us sitting in the hot seat right now -- and I'm sorry you are one of them. Have hope. Many hugs, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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