karenwentzel Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Hello everyone, I have been having breathing changes (hard to describe) and coughing for just over a week. I'm going in today to have my CTs to determine if the beast is growing. Any prayers, positive thoughts, crossed fingers, will be welcomed! Thanks, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 You've got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Positive thoughts and prayers. Please know that we care! Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenwentzel Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Chest CT shows mild progression right hilar region, mild narrowing of right upper bronchus, and associated acteletasis of right upper lobe. Now I wait to find out when to start 2nd line chemo. The doc told me before it would be a combo of topetecan and taxal (sorry for my spelling). -Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hi Karen, praying and hoping for good results. Keep us updated please. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Karen, Sorry to hear that your scan shows progression and more chemo is in store. "acteletasis"? Is that a bit of collapse of the lung or narrowing for other reasons? That would explain your breathing changes! Good for you getting back in early. Take care of yourself. Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Mild - I think that means that the next round will smash it to tiny bits and we can all celebrate with you! In the mean time, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I know any kind of progression is tough but I try to treat it now (not so easy in the beginning) as another bump in the road. I'm now 3 yr 8 1/2 months into this battle and am doing and feeling well again. Hang in, you'll get there. Hope this chemo is more gentle on you. Some are more so than others. Keep us posted. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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