sallys Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Saw my onc today, he is such a sweetie, I have a good doc that has my interest at heart. Okayl...my cancer is growing again and active. I will start Alimta next Thursday. One trmt. q 3 weeks and it will only take an hour as opposed to 5 hrs. Should have less side effects. Have to take folic acid before and during trmt. Also will have steroids for 3 days at trmt. time and the Vit. B12 inj. which I received one today, but also with each trmt. I am scheduled for 3 trmts. then another pet scan. Also, He wanted to use blastin (msp) along with it but fears hemorrhaging with me since coughing up blood was my first warning of cancer and also because it is the squamous cell CA. I will go ahead and do this trmt. tho I wasn't sure I would, we decided to do what ever we could at this time. Doc said it would only continue to grow and spread if I didn't and from the way it is acting I do believe him. I know many here have had the Alimta trmts. w/blastin combination and did well and some reacted. So, am hoping all goes well here with this and this little booger gets zapped! love and prayers for all, Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Sally Wishing you all the best with this next treatment. Prayers and positive thoughts headed your way. Keep us posted! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 I hope and pray the best for you Sally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hugs, Sally. and best thoughts for good results P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Sally, Wishing you all the best with the Alimta. My mom just started her treatment with it yesterday and it really was about an hour compared to the 5 hours with her 1st treatment as well. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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