Chels74 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Mom's had one chemo treatment (cisplatin/docetaxel) and had no problems with it. Then her dr. decided she wanted to add concurrent radiation. That's set to start 11/27, everyday for 6 weeks. Her next cchemo is set foe 11/26 and now the oncologist wants to change her chemo to cisplatin/etoposide given over 2 days (i think) instead of one day. Is it normal to keep changing treatment plans this early on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Hi Chelsea: Most studies show that concurrent radiation with chemo usually give a better outcome so that's probably why it's been recommended. As far as changing the 'chemo cocktail' I'm afraid I cannot give you any input but I know there are others here who'll have more info for you. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolasDaughter Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I unfortunately can't speak to the change in her treatment plan, but I couldn't help but notice that your mom and my mom are on a similar schedule (as far as dx dates, etc). My mom is on the cisplatin/etoposide cocktail and is on three days (day 1 with both, day 2 and 3 with just the etoposide). She seems to be handling it well (she's one week out from her first treatment) so I hope your mom has the same. Our goal is to get Mom to be doing rad/chemo concurrently as well, but they need to shrink her tumor first (and she has a mixed Dx with SCLC). Anyhow, I really can't answer your questions but just wanted to let you know there's another daughter out here at a similar stage in this process. Also, any research I did on this chemo combo had it come back as the 'gold standard'. You may be able to find some docetaxel/etoposide comparison info at onctalk.com. Best wishes that the concurrent rad/chemo will do its thing and with minimal side effects for your mom. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Chelsea, This is a good question for Dr. West. He is the oncologist who volunteers his time to help answer our questions. He may see it if you post the question here or you can go to his site. http://www.onctalk.com And ask the question there. My best to your mom. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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