Dollfinn Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hi All~ I saw my radiaologist after my 1st scan since Tx. I do not think she realized I had the scan this morning, and would be telling me the results. She said all medisteinal lymph nodes had shrunk. The RLL tumor had shrunk. Then..........she went on to giberish about 2 new spots on my RLL, that may have been ther all along, and I would have 2 discuss that w/ onc. tomorrow (Thurs). The 2 spots did not show in 5/07 in 2 CT w/and w/out contrast, or the PET. I got the impression she had "punting rights" to the Onc. and she used them. Last week when I asked onc. about tarceva he said we blasted you w/ all the chemo one body can take, that was out direction, so no more meds. Woundering what he will say tomorrow. Profile below is so far up to date, I'm very nervous about tomorrow. Any tips for tomorrows visit are appreciated. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 ya got My irish up and I am german 100% ok. Firrst adeno is most common type of LC and most researched. There fore most available treatments for you. THe followiong is a list of the most common types of Chemo for Adeno NSCLC. gemazar Navelbine Cisplatin carboplatin Taxol tarceva Etoposide These are the most common. If you have only had 2 and rad treatment I would be seriously wondering about a second opinion. Try this for some inspiration http://www.inspiringthots.net/index.htm Peace and hugs and Prayers tonite. Get some rest this is by far from over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Mary my heart is with you tonight. Wow, Randy, I visited that site and played "I Am Alive", I can't stop sobbing. Those are important things to remember, thank you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi Mary, I have read on www.onctalk.com that tarceva is normally not used as a first line therapy following a chmo regimen. I think the docs usually wait and watch before begginning with tarceva as 2nd line. So, that's a good thing! God Bless and hang in there!!! jamie I am a 2 year and 10 month survivor of Stage IIIB adenocarcinoma..Too advanced for surgery.. I am cancer free!!!! Keep the faith!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Mary ahs ahd Cisplatin and Navelbine combo so should be allowed to try tarceva. That was my thought and found out this is not a first line treatment. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollfinn Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Randy, I knew you would come through for me , you always do, along with Jamie~ You gave me the push I needed to go to the Dr's office today with out my doom and gloom shoes on. I;ll let you know. THANK YOU!!!!! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I'm a 2 yr., 2 month IIIB survivor wishing you all the best. hang in there. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I don't have MD after my last name, but this sure doesn't sound right to me. There HAS to be something else they can offer you Mary. Sounds to me like THEY are giving up. You need to find a doc that's willing to fight as hard as you are. Damn I hate when doc's don't follow the fight rules. There are a handfull that don't know about the FIGHT RULE! TEEHEETEEHEE It's only us LC Survivors rule, but damnit it should count. Sending good wishes and postive vibes your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Thank you, Connie! I was thinking of how to word it, and saw your post. Mary, definitely get a second opinion. I'm in NYC and can share my experiences. You can PM me or directly to abrenes@thelen.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi, Mary: Maybe when the doc said "no more meds" he meant "for now." You've been through the wringer, so to speak, and your body needs a rest, but it sounds like you got really good results. Whatever this new thing is can perhaps be put on the back burner for a while so you can rebuild some strength. That's at least as important as another new med right now, don't you think? Aloha (that's pronounced ah-LOOOWWW-ha in Hawaiian and in lon-GUY-land-ese)... Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollfinn Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 See my update! See what your strenght can do!! Thank you, all of you! Mary xoxoxoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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