ginnyde Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Well my dear friends, we just got back from Fox Chase. We took the films from the CT scan Earl had on Wed. They had said that they would only continue with the Carbo/Taxol if it was working. Yep, it's working. The onc. said it looks like some of the smaller tumors have disappeared and that the couple of larger ones are filling in (His terminology) (These are liver tumors) Ok, that is the good news. The bad news is that the poor Duke is dragging. He is very tired and weak. When we got home I changed him from a cane to a walker. But I don't feel this is a back step, just the side effects from the wonderful chemo that is shrinking his tumors. His appetite is humongous and he is gaining weight. The bad news is that so am I gaining weight right along with him. Wishing you all well and wishing you all good news. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Ginny So glad to hear the good news about the Duke! That is wonderful, I know what you mean about the weight gain. I am thankful that I haven't lost a pound since this all began, I have actually gained about five pounds and also have a huge appetite, so the Duke and I have a lot in common. Keep us posted Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Ginny! What WONDERFUL news! Looks like I'll be joining Earl in the Had-A-Lot-Of-Gall-And-Lost-It Club - surgery is scheduled for December 16 (just enough before Christmas to get me out of any major house cleaning and cooking...hehehe). Always gotta find the silver lining when NEEDLES are involved... Been gaining too much myself, darn Oreos... Will need to change my eating habits after the surgery, maybe even head to the French Riviera to sun worship topless... (FAT chance! - Imagine the "Shark" stories I could tell!!) Again, WONDERFUL news! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Duke Duke Duke, Duke of Earl! Sounds like great news, Ginny. Don 't worry about Earl's fatigue -- it goes with the territory. Lucie has moved from no support to cane to walker and back again. Godspeed. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Oh so glad to read another happy chapter in the saga of the Duke. Go Duke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 The Duke marches on!! but slowly; Hey Ginny so happy for the two of ya!!! you two are one hell of team and gettin to be a real inspiration to many of us, just keep on keepin on!! God bless you and the Duke!! Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 "absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Ginny, so glad to hear the news about the Duke. Gaining weight....how does he do it??? Tim is down to 127 and is almost 6' tall!! Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Hi Ginny, That’s fantastic news. The duke rules. Peace, take care and God Bless. Rich ************************************************************* The Power Of People Helping People / The Power Of Knowledge / The Power Of God / The Power Of Believing / The Power Of Positive Thinking / The Power Of Never Taking No For An Answer / That’s The Key ************************************************************* With Every Breath A Lung Cancer Guidebook / From ALCASE / A Wealth Of Information / Free http://www.alcase.org/education/publica ... reath.html The Cancer Survival Toolbox / Free / From NCCS http://www.cancersurvivaltoolbox.org Clinical Trails Listing Service / Center Watch http://www.centerwatch.com Lung Cancer In The News / GOOGLE http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&editi ... ung+cancer The Wellness Community / National Cancer Support, Education And Support / Free http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/pro ... /guide.asp Drug Information Online http://www.drugs.com ALCASE / Alliance For Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, Education http://www.alcase.org Unites States / National Library Of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov Health Information / Medical Encyclopedia http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html Google / Great Search Engine http://www.google.com R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc. / Please read: A Letter to all newly diagnosed cancer patients http://blochcancer.org American Cancer Society / No Matter Who You Are, We Can Help http://www.cancer.org Cancer Information Service / NCI http://www.cancer.gov Cancer Research Center / A Cure For Cancer... http://www.cancerresearchcenter.org American Institute for Cancer Research; Nutrition Hotline / AICR http://www.aicr.org Cancer Hope Network / Cancer? http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org Association of Cancer Online Resources / Free Online Lifeline For Everyone Affected By Cancer & Related Disorders http://www.acor.org Lung Cancer Information Library / Electronic Library Of Comprehensive Educational Materials On Cancer For Healthcare Professionals And Patients. http://www.meds.com/lung/lunginfo.html ************************************************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Flournoy Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Ginny So excited !!! about Earl's good news it gives us hope that we'll hear some good news too. Jim will get his c-scan on the 17th. Jim hasn't lost any weight either in fact he's gained a couple of pounds and I believe that's a good sign. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Ginny, That is great news. I had Taxol/Carbo and according to Pulm doc, when he did bronc couldn't find a tumor. That was Oct 16th. So happy to hear it's working for the Duke. God does hear our prayers... God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Ginny, Great news about Earl. Wonderful stuff, chemo. Fatigue -- sorry to hear about it, but it's a good excuse for naps and good books. This too shall pass... MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyB Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 Wayyyy to go, Duke!!!!!! We know a little fatigue won't be able to keep you down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 So happy for the two of you.. God Bless all of us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Go Earl and Ginny...albeit slowly ! We're counting on you guys to continually inspire us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 You go Duke, I think I'm gaining weight also on my chemo cocktail, I know I sure am eating good. I'm so glad that carbo taxol is working for Earl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 Ginny and Earl, I love your pictures! Many blessings to you and the "Duke" you guysare amazing! Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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