TAnn Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hi everyone, I saw my onc. today and he along with the clinical trial administrator decided that I should not get the 6th and final chemo as scheduled today. Since I had fever, low wbc, dehydration after the 4th treatment and the same along with hospitalization after the 5th, they felt that I have received the maximun benefit from 5 rounds and no need to deplete my body any further. I couldn't agree more I was dreading this last treatment and what I would go through. So I will continue on the clinical trial drug, ZD-6474 and continue to get CT scans for as long as I remain stable, or the tumor shrinks. If I progress, then we will discuss other options. For now, I am so happy for a break. I look forward to attending my son's varsity soccer games as I have missed almost the whole season! I look forward to feeling better!!! Thanks for all your support, TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 TAnn, Rest up and 'enjoy' your vacation, such as it is. Eat well, rest, regain your health. I don't blame you for dreading the idea of #6. I hope things go well for you with the next evaluation. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 TAnn, sounds good ti me. Enjoy your break. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted March 3, 2004 Share Posted March 3, 2004 Hi, Although I had encouraged you to continue on with the last treatment I have to say that I was hoping that the docs would make this decision.Sounds like you need a break and you did get shrinkage.Keep your chin up and have fun at the soccer matches.We have school baseball starting here.Hope I get over this fatique so I can enjoy some of it.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 TAnn, You are in my prayers for continued good progress. Praying the Trial drug continues to work for you... God Bless and gentle hugs to you, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted March 4, 2004 Share Posted March 4, 2004 Hope you are soon feeling much better TAnn, Love to you and your family, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlton Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Hi tAnne Happy you are getting a break from chemo. Keep me informed on how things are going with the plural effusion. You mentioned having a stunt put in keep me updated on that procedure. Thanks and enjoy your break. Carlton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayleMarie Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 TAnn, Enjoy those soccer games. Glad to hear you have a break! Gayle _____________________________ 10/03: 76 yr. Mom diagnosed squamous cell nsclc 11/04-1/04: 4 rounds of Taxol/Carbo 1/30/04: CT scan no change in growth/new spot 2/4/04: Taxotere 2/8/04: Bad reaction, bedridden with Thrush/Diarrhea 2/26/04: Starts 15 days of Iressa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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