Don M Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I had a scan yesterday and based on the growth of 8 small nodules, the doctors say that the tarceva is not working. The large tumor has shrunk and stabilized since the last 2 scans and they think that the cyberknife treatment I had a year ago is finally stopping the big tumor. It may be dying. I am going to try taxotere next. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Don Sorry to hear the Tarceva isn't working but really glad that you have an alternate way to go. Just keep on keepin on. I will be praying this one works. Kinda got the same news yesterday - after 12 treatments of Taxol everything is the same, at least it's the same), so will have 6 more sessions of Taxol. God Bless Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Don Im sorry about the mixed report.Hopefully the next treatment does the job and the big tumor is dying.Prayers. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 (((Don))) I'm sorry that the Tarceva is no longer working but am so glad that you have another option. Hopefully, the Taxotere will kick some cancer butt big time!!! You are such an inspiration to me. I am wishing you all the best. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Rats! Sorry Tarceva didn't do the job-- hopefully the Taxotere will kill those pesky cells. Drink lots of water-- it helped John with the body aches from taxotere. Good luck~ Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Don, looking for a great response from the Taxotere. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Sorry about the tarceva but great news about the tumor being stopped in its tracks. Let the taxotere take care of all the rest! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don, Sorry the Tarceva wasn't the ticket, but glad you have a new plan. Sounds like very good news about the big tumor. You have my prayers, ALWAYS. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebygeeby Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Good luck with taxotere Don! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi Don, At least there was good news. Sorry about Tarceva though. Best of luck with Taxotere and I hope it knocks those nodules. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don, Wishing you the best of luck with the new treatment. Keep us posted. Prayers, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don, I am sorry you got a mixed bag of news this time. We'll just keep praying that treatment works...this time it is taxotere. I think about you often and wish you all the best. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don, Sorry the Tarceva isn't working. Taxotere kept me stable for almost a year. Hope it does the same or better for you! Stay strong! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hi Don. Sorry re the tarceva. Best wishes for the back up plan doing the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don... Hoping the new treatment will kick some cancer tushie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Don, Sorry to hear about the mixed bag --- damn Tarceva (when it doesn't work!) Taxotere (with Gemzar) did great things for a long time for my husband. Good luck on this next option. You da' man Don, you da' man! Best wishes, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Hope you have great luck with Taxotere. I really hope that's exactly what the cyber knife did to the tumor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 You might want to ask your Doctors about HKI-272 or other irreversible EGFR inhibitors. I am not sure how the trials are going for these drugs, but they are supposed to work once a mutation happens and Tarceva stops working Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 You are the energizer bunny--or the timex watch (remember?)--takes a licking and keeps on ticking! best to you gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Stupid Tarceva...Where does it get off picking and choosing who to work for? Sorry for the mixed bag of results Don. I was really thinking the Tarceva would work as well as it has for Col. Wishing all the best with your next treatment. Anyone feel like you're working at the customer service desk when your current treatment is no longer effective...or throughout this Journey overall....You just keep looking up and saying "Next". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thanks for your support and good wishes everyone. I will probably start the taxotere in a few weeks. meanwhile, I am feeling good. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Sorry to hear that Don, prayers for the best with your next treatment. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Hey Don, I hope taxotere does the trick for you! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I always think of your tenacity, Don, because it is truly inspirational. Your postings on how to advocate for healthcare have been very enlightening to Bill and me. You have my every wish for success. It is good to know that you are feeling good while you wait to begin the Taxotere. Excelsior! Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Good luck with the Taxotere, Don. It worked wonders for me -- hope it does the same for you. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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