Rosanne Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 Well we went to the doctors today. Good news bad news. Gianni's lung and brain were the same but his liver mets have grown. This was better than I thought it would be. I really thought his brain mets grew and he was more tired than usual so I figured something was going on. After the appointment he went out and cut the grass-riding lawn mower- and is now chopping branches in the yard. Something he has been doing since the weather got better. So thats good. He is starting a clinical trial. His doctor is heading it up. It's a chemo called TZT-1027 or soblidotin. It is also being tried at Sloane Kettering. Has anyone heard of this? If this doesn't work we can try taxotore. We are able to wait until after my son's wedding to start. His first treatment will be June 2. Here we go again-up the hill of our rollercoaster ride. Thanks for all your prayers. Rosanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 Hang tough, Rosanne. We're all in this together. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Roseann I know it wasn't the best news but it was good to know Gianni is still responding to treatment. I will keep you both on my prayer list. Good Luck and God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Roseanne and Gianni - My prayers and thoughts are with you. Glad to know he's feeling well enough to be outside doing some yard work... SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Here is some information on TZT-1027. It was developed in Japan http://www.daiichipharm.co.jp/press-e/news022.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosanne Posted May 20, 2003 Author Share Posted May 20, 2003 Thanks John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Hey Rosanne - we are all in your corner! Thinking about you guys and sending prayers and good vibes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Rosanne...he is cutting the lawn and pruning trees...not a man with that kind of cancer in my eyes!! Sending thoughts, prayers and awesome vibes your way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 roasanne, have you looked into radiofrequency ablation for the liver mets? It is a VERY non invasive procedure and has proven to be quite successful. I know that I have been keeping it in mind for my dad if/when his cancer mets to the liver. In all, though, Gianni sounds like he's doing well. If he is able to do all of that yard work, well, thats GOT to be GOOD!! Right? Keep us posted, take care, deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Rosanne, The best news is that he is beginning this clinical trial. Prayers for the two of you are coming your way. Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Rosanne: Gianni's spirit is great. If you can't play golf, then cut the grass. Great attitude. This is why I come here, attitude. When I read about and Gianni, Katie and her Dad, peg and her husbadn, and the list goes on and on, one just can't help but get enthused about life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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