Joe B Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hi Everyone, saw the oncologist today. The Report is good. Stable disease with increased cavitation in several nodules. For the last 6 weeks I went back up to 150mg of the tarceva. When I first started taking tarceva we saw cavitation in the nodules, but I later decreased the dose due to fatigue issues to 100mg. By re-upping the dose the cavitation re-appeared and it looks like the tarceva is killing many of the nodules from the inside out. This type of cavitation (dead in the center) is a good thing because they are small nodules (5mm-10mm. The same thing can happen with very large tumors when the tumor is growing too fast and the blood supply can't keep up. Thankfully that is not the case here. Praising God for the good report. I am staying on the tarceva 150mg and we'll rescan in 3 months. BTW my oncologist (Dr Kalmekarian at the UofM) prescibed adderrall to help me with the fatigue and that has worked wonders. God Bless. Joe B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Congratulations Joe-- Way to go and so happy for you and your family! Good News is a welcome sight for sure and gives us all hope and inspiration. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 WOOHOO JOe!! I am so glad to hear this.. God is watching over you!! God Bless! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 That's wonderful news Joe! Now you can go have a nice vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Good deal, Joe! I think yours is the first case I've heard of where the Tarceva dose was reduced because of fatigue (seems it's usually the rash). Anyway, glad you're back up to 150 and those guys are cavitating again! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Congratulations, Joe. That's really good news. Enjoy Italy. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Great news, Joe! Like the new picture, too. HAPPY EASTER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Joe- I am so happy that you had a good report. You and Gina have a wonderful time in Italy. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 So happy for you Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks everyone...I really appreciate the support. We will take LOTS of pictures in Italy....And I will try and post a link to our "slideshow" when we get back Joe B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Wonderful news, Joe!!! Enjoy your vacation and I will be looking forward to seeing the pictures of Italy. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 With eveything you have been through, It is great to still have good news!!! CONGRATS AND KEEP THE GOOD NEWS COMING!!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi Joe. Very glad to hear our news. Thanks for all your support to folks on this site. You are an inspiration. Prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Wonderful news!!!! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Awesome, Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Wonderful news, enjoy your vacation. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Joe- YOU ROCK!!!!!!! What GREAT news!!!! Congratulations!! Now you can go on vacation and not be worried about anything. Enjoy your trip, take lots of pics and let us know all about it when you get back!! Hugs - Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Wonderful news, Joe! Enjoy your vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Geez...........I just HATE it when I miss GOOD NEWS. You're probably on your vacation now!!! Sorry I didn't extend my congratulations before. NEVER want to get behind when things are going so great. Can't wait to see the pics. Sounds like a wonderful trip to celebrate good news healthwise AND your time with Gina! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Joe, I am so glad to hear your GREAT news. Enjoy your trip to Italy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Joe, This is great, fantastic and superb news!! May you and your family have a blessed Easter. I know you have alot to be thankful for this blessed season. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yahooo! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Great news and enjoy your trip to Italy! Can't wait to see your pictures. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 What wonderful news Joe! Enjoy Easter and enjoy Italy - I too can't wait to see the pictures. Continued Blessings to you and your family. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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