kdeangelo Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hello, my husband has SCLC and he is currently on topotecan. Is there anyone out there that has had some success with this treatment. He is getting 9mg once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara5452 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Hi, sorry I have no insite on that drug, although I am sure someone here in the group will proberly know. What is the history with your husband ? And what stage is he ? This is a great lung cancer community and I am sure you will find many answers to your questions here. Again welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi kdeangelo! There are many here who have tried or are still using this drug. If you use the Search function......under the logo you will see My Mail, Search, My Profile......click on Search and for key word type in topotecan. Then in the next section select all posts and search. You should get lots of hits. I personally am not familiar with the drug as I had the typical ones for NSCLC. Hope this helps you and hopefuly some of those who experienced success will be along to offer more information. Good luck. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Hello and welcome. My Mom also has small cell-ext-DX sept/06 It is back in her liver and she is now on CPT11-there are many survivors on this board. Tell your husband about them and read our stories to him. It helped my Mom keep the faith throughout this journey. If you have any questions - feel free to PM me. Take Care Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hi My Mom is going to start on Topotecan I believe after we meet today with her Dr's for 2nd line treatment. She was put on CPT11-and it did not work! Hoping your husband has success... Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hello, My husband has recurrent sclc. He was on Topotecan on and off for several months but due to low blood counts could not continue with it. Ended up having extensive radiation after we found out the cancer progressed while on Topotecan. I have read others who did great on it. Everyone one is so different and you will find that more and more as you read on. Blessings to you and your husband that you find the treatment that WORKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeweetinas Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I am currently taking that drug for chemo I have finished my second cycle and have 4 more to go sorry but can't help let you know how it workds for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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