dr_lindac Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi all - I pop in here about every 3 months to just write down my mom's status. Maybe it's helpful to someone, right? Mom was diagnosed with SCLC 2 years ago and well, you can read all the details below if you like. The interesting development is that after a couple rounds of second line chemo for a recurrence back in Oct., the doctor had my mom go with no treatment for 2 months to see what happened. Well, her tumor only enlarged a little bit. Doc says her cancer isn't really acting like SCLC. She's tossing around the idea that possibly my mom's biopsy from 2 years ago (center nodes) *was* SCLC, but that the tumor (lower left lung) might be NSCLC or some other "mutant" variety. Not sure. Strange, eh? I think this doctor is pretty smart; I like this approach. She's putting my mom on one round of NSCLC drug Taxol to see what happens. Other than that, I feel like she/we are blessed that her health has been fantastic over these last 2 years. If she didn't tell you, you'd never know she had cancer. Praying for all of us! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Linda- Great news that your mom is doing so well. Sounds like she has a very good, supportive doctor, too. Wishing her good luck with the Taxol and that it takes care of that little "mutant". Keep us posted!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_lindac Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks Patti! Did you have any Taxol problems? My mom had almost no issues with her first line chemo (carbo + VP 16). Taxol will be new for her. Just curious. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I have not had any problems with any chemos. I do know if she DOES have problems with Taxol that they can change it to Taxotere which is a different strength of Taxol. Good luck again!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hi Linda. Yes that is interesting and strange. But so good to hear that your mom is doing so well. Continued best wishes Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Wow...what an interesting post. I think it is awesome that you have a doc who is so intuned! I hope you continue to get some good news and the Taxol is a winner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_lindac Posted May 29, 2009 Author Share Posted May 29, 2009 I'm a little OCD and have to post after scans...stable again. Tolerating Taxol well. Very thankful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Linda, Read the original post about the possibility of a different dx - fascinating. Having a doctor who questions previous results of tests, and keeps an eye on things is to be treasured. So glad your Mom's scans are stable, and that she is tolerating the Taxol well. Thank you for updating us, Linda. It's good to see things going along and favorably so. Wishing you and Mom continued success. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Linda- So happy that your moms scan was good and that she is tolerating Taxol well. She rocks!!!!' Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Glad your Mom is doing well! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Interest twist in your mom's diagnosis. Best news is she's doing well. Yes, your posts updating your mom's situation do help. I for one have an odd-ball case myself. Don't know if my doctors are capable of thinking outside the box or not. Best wishes that your mom continues to improve. Keep us posted. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 That's great to hear Linda. Tell your mom to keep up the good work! Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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