Margaret Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Thought I should do an update on the condition of my condition. I had to discontinue participation in Iressa/ZD6474 clinical trial at the beginning of February, due to progression of the disease and some other complications. I had been going up to Cedars-Sinai in LA, but now am back at UCSD in San Diego, although I can generally just go to the facility in LaJolla, which is 25 miles from home. Tomorrow I start another chemo treatment with Gemcitabine. At first I was a bit blubbery about going back to infusion chemo, but then I realized how blessed I am that there is another option for me at this time. My daughter is arriving from Texas today and will be going with me for this treatment...first time with a drug there is always that concern of some unwanted reaction. It is a gorgeous day here...a good sign for undertaking this new challenge...thank you to everyone for being such a support and comfort to me each and every day since I found this board. Peace, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 sending prayers that this one does the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Margaret, Sending prayers that your new regimen does the trick and that it is tolerable as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Margaret, Hoping this is the magic drug and that you tolerate it well. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Margaret, Hoping this one will go down easy and do the trick.... XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Margaret, Spring and hope are in the air, Good luck. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Sending many prayers your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Glad to hear that your daughter will be with you as you start your new regimen. That surely will be a help and blessing for you. Keeping you in my thoughts. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Prayer going out for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 New meds mean new hope!! Prayers being said. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Prayers headed your way! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 HI, Many prayers going out from Georgia to you and yours.I,too,am glad that your daughter will be there with her love and support.Having family there makes is so much easier for me.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 Prayers sent up for this new drug to be just what you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Here is hoping that this is the one that will do it for you. Glad you will not be alone..its hard to do any of this on your own. Thoughts and prayers are with you....don't give up. Nushka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I hope your new treatment turns out to be a piece of cake. Good things happen in the spring. It's great that your daughter will be with you. I'll be sending my best thoughts and wishes your way. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Dear Margaret--- I am hoping your new treatment works wonders for you----with your good attitude, how can it fail? good luck and I hope you fly through your new treatment best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Dear Margaret, When I see your smiling face on this board I always have the need to SMILE BACK! I sure hope this NEW treatment does the trick my friend. Sending good vibes in your direction. Have a wonderful time with your daughter. Being with family is a wonder drug as well. God Bless and GOOD LUCK to you on your new journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Margaret, Hope all goes well with the new chemo, and that it WORKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Best wishes for a good result Margaret! Hang in there and try to enjoy having your daughter for a visit. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Hope this new regimen is kind and gentle to you yet packs enough of a wallop to rid you of those nasties!! God Bless Us All, Francine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Margaret, I pray this is the blessing you have been waiting for. Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Margaret, Special prayers for you thet this chemo will work. In my thoughts and prayers... Many gentle hugs for you... God Bless... Karen from So. California too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Margaret, thanks for the update. Glad you have a new chemo to try. Glad your daughter will be with you. Good luck. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Margaret, I will say a special pray for God to help you through this new chemo drug. Enjoy the time with your daughter for I know she can't wait to be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 Margaret ............ You can do this........It's only one part of a treatment that can make you well again. Seize the opportunity and "fly". So many of us are in your own private rooting section. Good luck comes from deep in my heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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