hawkeye Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Thanks wendyr. Mary and I have been looking at the clinicaltrials.org site and MD Anderson is where the onc was checking sice that's where we went for 2nd opinion. We have received a list of possibilities and are checking them out. Thanks so much for the help. May God walk with all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am sorry that Mary has progression Hawkeye and I hope a trial will stop it. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Just to let you know that you and Mary are in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 Mary's onc's office called today. they said he discussed her case with another DR. fron MD Anderson....his suggestion was to start her on Taxotere once a week. Does anyone know about this drug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Hawkeye: I know it is commonly used for second line treatment for NSCLC. I have not heard of it being used for SCLC, but I suppose some places use it. You might ask Dr. West about it. I do know it can cause the usual side effects that most people have to deal with, neuropathy, fatigue and sob. http://www.onctalk.com/ I hope Mary’s next treatment works wonders. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Well Mary started her round on the 15th so we'll see how it goes. She has alot of pain now. ONC gave her stronger meds.Doesnt help as much as i would hope she was told a year and its been 18 months so we can all make it further than we ever thought and the fights not over yet!!! I feel so alone though. her sons don't ever come over. Unless they need something.They never talk to me about anything and I don't feel like I can talk to them. My side of the family is far from here. So it's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I hope the new treatment is very effective Hawkeye. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 It's not just you...we're all happy to listen to you-- so talk to us. I know it is hard when others distance themselves. I don't' make a huge effort to update anyone like that, I figure if they want to know how John is they can make the effort to check on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hawkeye, Please don't feel alone. Everyone here understands . Post as much as you like. You will find that many people here have some very good suggestions that just may help and there are many of us who are and have been caregivers. Keep in touch . Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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