rvillella Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Well the Onc called and wants me to start Alimta on Wednesday. The spot on the lung has increased and he wants me to start right away. This poor guy has to tell me every time that he doesn't have good news for me but he doesn't realize that my wife and I know what is going on with me. When the cancer starts growing again I get tired and have a hard time breathing no matter where the spot is in the lung. Along with the WBR and the last round of radiation on my lung I just haven't had a chance to slow down and now I get to do this. He's worried because he keeps telling me that this is just pallative and to prolong my quality and quantity of life. He doesn't know that I am going to beat this one and the next and any others that come my way. Hopefully Alimta will have the same results as it has given others on this site. You all take care. I'll let you know how the first infustion goes. Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 You are SO right, Ralph. You ARE going to beat this thing. Alimta, for some, is the magic bullet, and I'm hoping you are one of them. I'm hanging in there with you, Ralph. Keep up the good fight, and I'll try to keep up too. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Keep it up Ralph, your attitude will get you far!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 You are so awesome with that wonderful attitude. I am raising up a glass for you as I speak. Blessings to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Ralph--I'm looking forward to the day when you get to tell the Doc. . . "I've got some bad news for you--I'm NED and you don't know squat!!!" Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Good luck with Alimta. It was hard on John but it worked well so that is all that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Good luck with the alimta Ralph. The alimta infusion is quick and the side effects are not too bad, but most of all I hope it works. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Ralph, Sorry about the growth, but hope Alimta will kick butt! I completely understand what you are saying, we usually know before the Doc when the reports aren't good or that something is going on. You live with this disease long enough and you learn all of the clues. Take care my friend, Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Ralph, What a wonderful attitude you have. Sending prayers for cure to go with your Alimta. God Bless. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Ralph - Love your attitude and your grasp of all this. Alimta is going to do it. MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hey, Ralph, go to it! I'll be looking forward to reading your Alimta reports, as that's one of the drugs "waiting in the wings" for me if and when I need it. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Fantastic attitude Ralph and attitude makes a big, big difference. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 DIE, TUMOUR< DIE!!!!! Thats the mantra we like. Sayin a prayer and Good Luck with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtay Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Great attitude Ralph - keep it up. Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Ralph, Hang in ther. You can beat this. If I believed some of my docs I would not be here now. You just have to find the right chemo to send that cancer on it way. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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