Shar Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi all, I haven't posted in a while, but I avidly read this site daily. I guess this post is to give people hope who are on Tarceva. I had stable disease for 3 long years on Tarceva, it was wonderful. Unfortunately it has stopped working for me now, but I hope people out there can take something from how long it worked for me. There is no way I am giving up the fight. I have bone mets which will be treated with radiotherapy and then I am on to Alimta. They drained my left lung of 1.3 litres and that has made breathing a lot easier. I gotta give it everything and I will. I have kids that still need their mum and I need to be here for them. My partner has been through enough in life and I will fight for all of them. So, onto the next phase of treatment. Hopefully it will be as successful as Tarceva was. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sorry to hear that Tarceva has stopped, but with your attitude and fighting spirit, I'm hoping and praying something else will help you keep up the fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sharon,I am sorry the tarceva stopped working but pray your new treatment works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Oh Sharon, I am so sorry to hear that. But it sounds like you continue to have the fighting spirit going for you. Best wishes with continuing treatments. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi, Sharon, thanks for the update and congratulations on the 3 years. Many people have had very good results with Alimta, and we'll expect you to add to that number! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sharon, I'm glad you have a new treatment plan and I will be praying for the best. I am however sorry that you have a need to have one. I had hoped the Tarceva would help you forever. Many folks are having good results with Alimta. My best to you. Please let us know how are doing. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sharon ... I am sorry that Tarceva quit working for you, but with your track record I am sure that your next treatment will be just as successful. Glad you are breathing easier after the drainage. A good fighting spirit is required and it sounds as though you have that and then some! Take care and keep us posted. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sharon- So sorry that the Tarceva has stopped working. Hopefully the Alimta will be the ticket for you. I have been on Alimta since October - if you have any questions about it, please PM me. Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Three years is a very long time and your message does provide a lot of hope! I'll be rpaying that the Alimta kicks the cancer's b*T!! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Sharon, Thanks for spreading the word about your run with Tarceva. I have my fingers crossed that Alimta will provide you with good results for another 3 years and longer. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrahDawg Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I too am sorry to hear the Tarceva is no longer working but it sounds like there's a new plan in place. Best of luck with the new treatment and keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hi Sharon, I am sorry to hear that the tarceva is no longer working for you, but very grateful that you took the time to let us know how well you did on it for three years. I wish you the best with the Alimta...My mom has done very well on that. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Shar, You had such success with Tarceva, I know you will have great results with Alimta also!! 3 years is such a success story!! It's good to know that your spirit is so strong!!! Keep on keeping on!!! Prayers for you! God Bless!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I am sorry for the bad news but glad it has not got you down and out. Keep the great fighting spirit and attitude and thoughts and Prayers! GO get' em Shar!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Hi, Sharon. I just started Alimta myself (2nd infusion was yesterday) so my fingers are crossed for both of us (and everyone else starting it, too, of course!). Carole Life is a Terminal Condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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