paul verdon Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hi everyone Michael had pet/ct scans last week and we met with the onc. this morning. After 7 months on alimta and avastin the tumors and lymph nodes have increase a little. They went from 18mmx16mm to 20mmx18mm (approx). This was enough that the doctor said lets try something new. So today Michael started weekly treatments of Navelbine with Zomita. Michael is also getting a port next week. So once again I come looking for experience out there with this drug in hope of keeping hope alive. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I can attest to Navy Bean (Navelbine) as being somewhat mild for side effects with my wife and it was her first chemo drug of many!! I can not comment on Zometa as we did not use that one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I'm sorry that the alimta/avastin combo wasn't more effective. I haven't had any experience with Michael's new drugs, but wish you both well. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Paul. I have no experience with that drug but wish him the best with it. There is always hope. Take good care. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Paul, I am certainly praying that the new chemo drugs work well. I continue to keep you both in my prayers. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I must have missed a few of your posts, as when I read this one, I had thought that Michael was still on tarceva...Oh well, now that I'm caught up...Col gets monthly Zometa for her bone mets. No problems ever reported or recorded for her with that one. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 No experience with Navelbine here either, but hoping for the best. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Zometa is very easy to deal with. I have been getting treatments once a month for 18 months. It requires a blood test and then the infusion only takes about 15 minutes. The next day I am usually a little bit achey - but very minor. Prayers that the new drugs work well - Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I had Navelbine and Gemzar together. I don't remember them being bad at all, but I was sure to take my anti-nausea drugs. I am on Zometa also and have no side effects. I had Zometa on Tuesday and went to the L.A. County fair all day Wedn. I am currently in the 4th cycle of Oral Etopeside. I am in the L.A. area also. Take care, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi Paul- Sorry that the treatment plan had to change. I have no experience, either with Navelbine but was on Zometa for a while with absolutely no side effects at all. Keeping you and Michael in my prayers that this new chemo will kick some cancer butt!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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