Bev'sSister Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Beverly's cancer is back. It is on her sternum(sp). Actually, it is the same spot it was before that didn't show up on the ct scan, but the PET scan she got for free, that her insurance company would not approve, showed the spot. Well, they treated it and wanted another pet scan and of course it was not approved, even though the Dr. told them that the PET scan saved her life the last time. So now, since it is bigger, it showed on the ct scan. Thank goodness she went into the Dr.s office on Monday because she said she felt like something was wrong. Our whole family is just distraught. Beverly goes to the Dr. today and they will tell her what their next move is. Any words of wisdom or hope would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Bobby, I am so sorry to read this latest news about Bev. Keeping you both in my prayers, Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear of Bev's recurrence. I'll pray that future treatment knocks the cancer out again. Take care. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Bobby, I also am sorry to hear about this latest development. I pray for a good treatment plan for your dear Bev so that the cancer will go away. Times like this are so tough on everyone. Try to have hope and keep us posted. Hugs, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Continued prayers.....they will have a new plan for Bev and she'll do well with it. Small cell is a bugger but Bev is a pretty tough cookie....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 Thank you all for your replies. I really appreciate the support. Beverly called while she was at the Dr.'s office. She was actually receiving her chemo when she called. He put her on Topotecan, once a week for a month..then a re-scan. Can anyone tell me about the side effects? What should we look for or expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Bobby, Bill had Topotecan and mostly had low blood counts and needed shots--Aranesp for RBC and Neupogen for WBC-- Praying the Topotecan works. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Hi Bobby, I'm sorry to hear about Bev's scan. It's great that she went in now and is already starting treatment. Bill had one full week of Topotecan with only a little nausea. No other side effects. What about radiating the spot? Hugs, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted August 8, 2007 Author Share Posted August 8, 2007 Hi Terri, I don't know about the radiation. I think this is where she had the spot before and they have already radiated there before. I am so scared for her. Everything I read says the max time is 26 weeks. Her doctors haven't told her this yet. I can't tell her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Bobby-Sorry to hear about the spot-please keep the faith-the chemo will hopefully take care of it. I know how bad it sucks to get this news. We were thrilled to hear my Mom was NED in chest but that little bugger in her liver is back. My Mom and your sis have been traveling about the same road. Let's hope and pray this round takes care of it for both of them! Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Bobby, I am very sorry to read Bev's cancer is back. I pray the new treatment will knock the heck out of the cancer. Please hold on to hope and not too much into the statistics you are reading. My continued prayers for the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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