Caren Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Dad had his visit with the Oncologist today. They discussed this cough of his and have started him on some Steroids along with Liquid Codeine Phosphate. The Chest X-ray shows some patchy areas in the non-affected Lung and so we are thinking that there is some progression in that area. A CT scan is being booked. Also starting his 2nd line treatment tomorrow which is Tarceva (150mg). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi Caren. Glad to hear dad got something to help with that cough. Sorry to hear about possible progression but I will send prayers that the Tarceva does its job. Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Caren, I just want you to know that I will be keeping your dad in my prayers. Please keep in touch and let us know the results of the CT and I hope Tarceva will do it's magic. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Sorry to hear about the cancer progression Caren. I am glad to hear your Dad has agreed to the Tarceva and feels up to doing the CT. That is positive progress. It helps when they can give him some relief from something (cough). I'll be it gives him more confidence that stuff they do can work! Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I will be praying for your father - and hope that the Tarceva does it's job. Any questions about the side effects when or if they occur - just ask! peace janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Sorry to hear about possible progression Caren but prayers Tarceva (had good results with that) does the trick. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thank you all for the support. Dad seems a little more upbeat about things since his visit with the Oncologist, which is a little strange considering he has just been told of possible progression. I think it's because there is something being done and the Onc had such a positive attitude towards the Tarceva. Dad managed to eat a small meal last night too! The cough is already easing up a lot, which is great. Dad seemed to have a much more comfortable night last night and is awake already (9:15am), although still lying in bed, this is the earliest I've seen him awake and alert in quite a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Nothing like a more upbeat day to raise everyone's spirits. I am glad for him and for you! I hope it continues. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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