gregob Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 My Onc says I’m running out of options as the Gemzar I have been on for 9 mos is causing my blood numbers not to bounce back as they used to. I may switch over to docetaxel. It has been two years since discovering nsclc by incendental discovery, I am still without symptoms even though I met the criteria for stage IV..The Onc says there are not too may patients like me !! I have run through my chemo options including a failed Keytruda. I can choose docetaxel, a break or try for a trial. Hmmm, what to do ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 gregob, Indeed, what to do -- a terribly preceptive question! You might tells us about the location and size of remaining tumors. Did Gemzar effect tumors at all? It does often reduce or eliminate some NSCLC tumors. Has your oncologist mentioned "spot welding" (frying by precision radiation) widely spread tumors. Many Stage IV lung cancer survivors with stubborn tumors are trying this treatment. Precision radiation also triggers the Abscopal effect that may help trigger your immune system into attacking tumors. Here is information on the effect. One more thing, the National Institute of Health often has treatments options that may work. Here is information about their intramural treatment approach and contact points. Stay the course. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri L Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 How did the Keytruda fail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregob Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 Progression after cycles of Keytruda, moved them into Gemzar ( 9 mos ago ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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