sistersue2 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 What a long wait. The scans are beautiful. There is nothing to see but black spaces. I'm showing off the copies like they're a new baby. All the lymph nodes are back to normal size and not intruding on the bronchus. Now on to Tarceva. I know a lot of you are currently on it now or have been. Anything you have to tell me would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Sounds like wonderful news! Two thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi, Sue — or is it Joyce — heck, with a scan report like that I could call you anything I wanted and you'd still have a big grin on your face. Congratulations! You asked about Tarceva. That's a completely different animal from most IV chemos, and while side effects vary from one person to the next, the most common one is the infamous Tarceva "rash" (which is no ordinary rash). There's some excellent information on Tarceva and anything else having to do with lung cancer on cancergrace.org (GRACE - Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education, headed by a Seattle oncologist who gives high priority to answering questions online). Here are some links to get you started: http://cancergrace.org/lung/2008/10/22/wird-egfr-rash/ http://cancergrace.org/forums/index.php ... 04#msg2904 http://cancergrace.org/forums/index.php ... 70#msg3170 I see you got your signature/profile entered with no problem. Looks good! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Wonderful News!!! Congrats:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Joyce, This is just wonderful news. Best of luck with the Tarceva. Many people have had wonderful results with it. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caren Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Wonderful news, Joyce!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 FABULOUS NEWS!!!!!! Ned gave you some great links to information on Tarceva. Let us know how it goes. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 AWESOME NEWS!!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!! May the Tarceva work its wonders on you!!! Keep us posted!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 WHAHOOOOO CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!! Wonderful, wonderful news. May you have great results from the Tarceva. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hi there. It sure is nice to have good news to celebrate. Congratulations! I was on Tarceva for awhile. The rash can get you pretty bad and make you feel awful bit it can be controlled with lotions etc. and adjusting the dose. Best wishes with the Tarceva.....praying that it keeps the beast away! Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hi there. It sure is nice to have good news to celebrate. Congraulations! I was on Tarceva for awhile. The rash can get you pretty bad and make you feel awful bit it can be controlled with lotions etc. and adjusting the dose. You also need to keep a close eye on your bowels but there is stuff to help with that as well. Best wishes with the Tarceva.....praying that it keeps the beast away! Take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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