tkelley Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi All, I haven't been saying much lately because my dad hasn't been doing very well. I honestly didn't think he would make it to June and yet we are almost there and are still in treatment. He was unable to get into the clinical trial he wanted to a couple of months ago so he opted to try the Gemzar even though the doc said it only had a 3% chance of working and would hopefully bring some stability. Well, he didn't do well on the dose they were giving him initially and had to knock it down to 2 weeks on/1 off and lower the dose so that he could tolerate it. He has lost so much weight and has been so weak and mainly just sitting around not saying or doing much. A big trip is going out to the mailbox. He had scans done last week and we got the results today. We were all shocked to hear "stability" and actually some slight shrinkage in some areas. I was expecting to hear "hospice". So, I guess thats good news! They decided to continue treatment so he got another dose today. I am just hoping that his quality of life improves. I guess its the age old saying "one day at a time". Thinking of you all, Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Tammy, You, your Dad and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers for a long time now. I never forget you and I've been looking for you. Was about to PM you and here you are with what sounds like a very good report. Gemzar was a little rough on Mike, but then some people find it to be mild. Have heard a lot of good results from it. Your Dad's report is just great . Hope that the good news continues. Know that the prayers will continue from me. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I pray his quality of life improves also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Good to hear Tami. Hope things keep improving. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Tammy - Sounds like good news to me!!!! Hopefully his body will adjust to the new chemo and he will begin to feel better soon!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Tammy-- good news!. I am glad to hear the treatments are working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Tammy, The scans sound encouraging in the fact not only stable, but some shrinkage. This is good news. Prayers that your Dad's quality of life improves over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I am sorry he is not doing well but am glad to hear stable and some shrinkage. 3% chance is better than 0%. He is fighting a good fight. Keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Tammy - what a wonderful word "stability" is! That is so great; especially when you were expecting to hear otherwise. I will send up prayers that he starts feeling more energetic and starts gaining weight soon. Take care. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 That's great to hear he is stable Tammy and that is good news. Hope he continues to improve over time. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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