dani hobbs Posted February 28, 2004 Posted February 28, 2004 My big sister, who has SCLC extensive stage, has had 2 rounds of chemotherapy, & starting her third. (carboplatin & etoposide). The CT scan done after round 2 showed that the largest tumor in her lung (over 7 cm.) has shrunk to less than 3 cm. and one of the smaller lung tumors & a liver tumor are not visible at all! In fact, her oncologist said that, since she is doing so well, she may begin radiation therapy to further shrink the tumors, & I had been of the belief that radiation was not offered to those with extensive stage sclc! I feel happy & encouraged for the first time since her diagnosis, and wanted to share my hopefulness with everyone. Quote
gerbil runner Posted February 28, 2004 Posted February 28, 2004 Great news! My mom's in the same boat - doing radiation now. Where are you located? Radiation and chemo together are tough, but it's worth it. Quote
betplace Posted February 28, 2004 Posted February 28, 2004 Dani! What great news, I am sending hugs and a happy dance out to you and your Mom. I am starting my 6th and hopefully final round next week, then off for scans to check results. Blessings Betty Quote
sharyn Posted February 28, 2004 Posted February 28, 2004 Excellent News.... keep us posted!!! Sharon Quote
Connie B Posted February 29, 2004 Posted February 29, 2004 Dear Dani, That sure is GREAT NEWS! Small Cell reacts SO WELL to Chemo's, (most of the time) I am so happy to hear it's doing it's JOB!! HOORAY! CONGRAT'S to your sister. Quote
Cindy RN Posted February 29, 2004 Posted February 29, 2004 I have had the same response to my chemo's. Congrats!! Cindy Quote
BeckyCW Posted February 29, 2004 Posted February 29, 2004 Dani, GREAT NEWS! Happy dance, here, too. BeckyCW Quote
Remembering Dave Posted February 29, 2004 Posted February 29, 2004 Great news!!!!! Heres to much more of the same! David C Quote
kimblanchard Posted March 1, 2004 Posted March 1, 2004 Great news! My tumor responded well to the chemotherapy also. We should make the most of any success against that shagnasty SCLC and grab all the good times we can get. Quote
MO_Sugar Posted March 1, 2004 Posted March 1, 2004 Fantastic news!! Continued prayers and best wishes headed your way!! God Bless, MO Quote
shelliemacs Posted March 2, 2004 Posted March 2, 2004 thats fantastic. I am thrilled for you both. Quote
Rachel Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 Dani, great news about your sister. I also had good results with my chemo. Cisplatin/Etopiside. Think positive joyous thoughts and I'll be doing the same for her. Rachel Quote
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