Leela Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Tomorrow my mom has her next CT scan. She has finished her 6th round of chemo. Her last scan, which fell on my birthday, had good results. This one falls on my sister's wedding anniversary and we're hoping for good luck again. I'm requesting prayers and crossed fingers for great results. Thanks all! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Lisa, I'm saying lots of prayers and crossing all crossable parts for your mom. Will be looking for the results. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I'm going to "Wish Big", and hope the Cat Scan is totally clear! Good luck. Let us know what you find out when you get the results. Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Lisa, Hoping and praying for good results from the scan today. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Sending prayers for nothing but good results. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 Well, there is good news and bad news. Good news is that, other than the largest tumor, not much else came up on the scan. Bad news is that tumor has grown to 6.3cm. It is partially deflating her lung which explains the increased SOB and coughing. It is also pushing on some blood vessels, which may explain the chest tightness she is feeling. So time to move on from carbo/taxol. We saw the radiation oncologist right after the results appt. She will go Monday for the planning session, new tattoos, pics, then treatment. He is hopeful she will respond as well as she did her first time around, although that was for a bone met. It will be a higher dose - ball park of 20-25 treatments. He also mentioned concern about SVC syndrome down the road and hopes to head that off with treatment. After radiation, back to the chemo onc. to see what 2nd line treatment he may give - Topotecan was mentioned. STUPID CANCER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Lisa, sorry the results weren't what your family hoped for, but hang in there. I will be praying that the next line of treatment does the job. It's always good to have a new plan to put your hopes and prayers into. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 "DIE CANCER DIE" Prayers and hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I hope the next treatment is effective. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Grrr. I'm sorry for that news. I hope the treatment plan does all it's supposed to and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted October 6, 2007 Share Posted October 6, 2007 Lisa, Oh crud, I'm so sorry that it's on to more treatment. Glad to hear they already have plans to put the beast back in it's cage. Prayers for success. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted October 6, 2007 Author Share Posted October 6, 2007 Thanks everyone. Yesterday we were all reeling again, but today we're trying to get back in fight mode. I told mom that this is just a set back and we're still in the game. She just wants some energy back and to not be short of breath from just walking around. Hoping and praying radiation (or as the radiaton oncologist said "spot welding")is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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