Tim's Cancer is Back

[Anniemac]

It looks like Tim's cancer is back and it's in the mediastinum area. The CT shows areas that are not well defined, but they're sure that it's tumor activity. The chemo Tim was on really brought him down and he had to have blood transfussions after each round. He's lost weight (and can't afford to-129 lbs) and has a lot of fatigue.

We started Iressa today and we hope that is will work without too many side effects. He doesn't have much strength, so there's not much reserve.

This is such awful news and we have been lucky so far, so maybe our luck will hold. I was just reading some to the post about Iressa and it sounds like so doctors are saying it works well, when it works.

I'm pretty down in the dumps. We just found out yesterday, so I have trouble even talking about it with family and friends. I hope he can be well enough to take a trip to Southern CA to visit our family.

I haven't been writing on the boards much lately, but I do keep up with everybody. I pray for all of us everyday.

[-Cheryl-]

Annie,

What tough news, but Tim is one tough cookie. I sure hate this for you guys. Tim has already endured quite a bit. Hopefully he will regain his appetite and put some weight back on now that chemo has stopped. Prayers are being said that the Iressa works!

Cheryl

[Tiny]

Annie,

I feel terrible for you guys. Sending up prayers that the Iressa will be effective and that Tim has better days ahead.

[berisa]

Annie, sorry about the recurrence thing, DO HOPE that Iressa works very well & effective on Tim.

[Ry]

Annie,

I hope the Iressa works well for Tim. All the best to you both. Keep us posted.

[Don Wood]

Annie, so sorry you two have to go through this again. I am hoping, too, that the Iressa will be the ticket. Keep in touch and let us support you. Don

[bobmc]

Ohhh Annie;

That really stinks, so very sorry for you and Tim, , You'll be in my thoughts and prayers; Hoping and praying Iressa doe's it's magic on Tim

God bless and be well

Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01

" absolutely insist on enjoying life today!"

[kimblanchard]

Annie,

I am so sorry to read your latest news about Tim. Please have hope. Iressa has been a MIRACLE for some people.

Blessings to you both,

Peg

[MO_Sugar]

My prayers are added. God Bless you in your fight.

[David W]

Annie, May Iressa be what is best for Tim. God Bless, Dave W

[stephnewyork34]

Hi Annie,

So sorry to hear about Tim. What a bummer. I am saying a prayer for you and sending positive vibes your way.

on the bright side, you aren't missing anything in Southern CA, we have been having fires, and extremely hot weather and last week hail! what is next? Mudslides for sure and maybe a quake. . .* hahahah*

BIG HUGS

[ginnyde]

Dear Annie,

I am so sorry to hear about Tim. Earl too has had a recurrence - to his liver.

He is trying carbo/taxol right now. If this doesn't work he too is going on Iressa.

Many prayers for Tim. (MAKE HIM EAT)

Ginny

[karen335]

Annie,

Prayers for you and Tim that the Iressa works... Keep the faith.

God Bless

Karen