beckyg Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 After my time-wasting experience at MD Anderson, I came home and did some research on my own for clinical trials and then talked to my local oncologist on Monday. I learned that most clinical trials want 0 or 1 previous chemotherapy treatments. Since I have had 3 already, I am disqualified from many of them. There doesn't seem to be much difference between 2 and more than two, so there is no problem in terms of my future eligibility with me trying more traditional chemo at this point. Anyway, my onc here and I dscussed the pros and cons of several different drugs and decided to try a combo he called CMF (cyclophosphamine, methotrexate, and 5FU). He said these drugs have been around for a while to treat adenocarcinoma of the breat and they have had about the same success rate on adenocarcinoma of the lung as the other drugs I knew about, but with less troubling side effects. (He said gemzar can create its own breathing problems, for example.) So anyway, I start tomorrow after I teach my class. It feels good to be doing something about it again--this month of waiting and researching and deciding has been hard on my psyche. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Good to see some action! It seems that MD Anderson is either "The Real Deal" or a waste of time, no in between...sorry you were in the latter category, as well. Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I am glad you have found a plan for your chemo. I hope and pray it helps you to fight this battle. I wish you the best of luck. You are in my prayers. Much love, Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Becky Here's hoping this round of 'cocktail' does the trick. God speed and prayers are with you. MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy O. Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Hi Becky. I am happy to hear that there is a course of action finally going on. We never know whats going to work for us. I like my Oncologist and would probably go along with her suggestions. Good luck with the new treatment and I look forward to posts on your progress. Nancy O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Dear Becky, Call me silly, but I just believe that being in treatment makes us feel better. Earl always says 'Easy for you to say" and he is right. I so hope that this chemo combo does the trick for you. You are ready for some good news. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Hi Becky, Oh Becky, I am so sorry you have had to go through all this crud over the last month. There is NOTHING WORSE! I to am glad to hear you and your Onc Doc have come to agree on a plan of attack. I'll keep my fingers, toes, legs, arms, and eyes crossed that this will do the trick for you. Not to mention I'll keep saying a prayer. Stay strong my dear, you still have options, and this can still be beat. (((((BECKY)))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Becky, Prayers for you that this chemo will kick this thing in the bud. You are a survivor, hang in there. Glad you and the docs came up with a plan... God Bless and hugs Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Becky, glad to hear the treatment is moving forward. Best to you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Becky, glad you have a plan of action. Wish you all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Becky, I am so glad that you are moving forward with a plan of action. I wish you all the best of luck and more. You will be in my prayers. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Hi Becky , Just want to ditto the others here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Hoping the new chemo works WELL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Becky, I hope the chemo kicks cancer's butt! Try not to over do it, your resistance will be lowered. Take care of yourself! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Becky, So glad to hear you have a new course of action! I am wishing you much success with this new combination. You continue to be in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Glad for you that the fight is still on. Prayes going for GOOD results. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Just wanted to let you know that yet another Becky will be praying for you. (How's that for a new organization: BALC -- Beckys Against Lung Cancer!) I hope tomorrow goes well, and every day after that! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 My thoughts and best wishes will be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Debaroo Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Becky, I agree, It is great that a plan of action is being implemented. I hope this one does the trick!! I truly believe that it takes some wrong answers to find the right one. Here's to this cocktail being the RIGHT ANSWER!!! Take care, and keep us posted. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted January 22, 2004 Share Posted January 22, 2004 Well todays the day- ON WARD TO VICTORY !!!!!!!!!!!!. Tell us how it went. We are all happy the plan has been set . Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Becky, This is exciting news. Please know that you are in all of our prayers. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Becky, Prayers and good wishes being sent your way! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candee Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Becky, Great to have a plan! I know that feels good! Hope the treatment goes smoothly! Sending positive energies your way and the best of wishes! Blessed Be, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 May this be the battle that wins the war for you Becky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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