dani hobbs Posted February 28, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted February 28, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted February 28, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Sounds good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Excellent News.... keep us posted!!! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 29, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 I have had the same response to my chemo's. Congrats!! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Dani, GREAT NEWS! Happy dance, here, too. BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Great news!!!!! Heres to much more of the same! David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 1, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Fantastic news!! Continued prayers and best wishes headed your way!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 thats fantastic. I am thrilled for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Good news!!! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 4, 2004 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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