Don Wood Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 Lucie and I went to the onc this morning, and he said we were done with the chemo for now! We are both very happy about that, so Lucie can begin to feel like a normal person again. She had 5 treatments (the last two being very hard on her), and two last November. He wants her to have some x-rays in the next two weeks, so be sure there is nothing new. Then he is considering a maintenance program of Iressa (helps prevent new growth) and Zometa (helps prevent bone mets). Would appreciate hearing from any of you taking either or both of those and what your experience has been. We plan to celebrate this milestone in the rocky road of NSCLC. Thanks for all the support and caring we have been getting from you guys and gals. It is great. Don Quote
Deanna M. Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 That is such wonderful news!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you guys!!!!!!! Sorry I don't know much about the meds. Quote
bart ziggie ( Greg ) Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 Fantastic news Don ! Wishing you and Lucie all the best in her recovery. I am always inspired by reading your posts and replies,your great people ! Greg Quote
marta Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 Don, CONGRATS!!!!!! This is great news...I'm so happy for you guys. My mom is on zometa now...and it is given with her chemotherapy. I have read quite a bit about the drug and it seem to be pretty successful in preventing anymore mets to the bones..it also helps with bone pain!! Iressa has better clinical evidence for second line treatment...so that sounds right to me that Lucie would be given these drugs as other options. Congrats... Laura Quote
teetlee Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 This is really awesome news Don! Hope you guys have a great celebration! Teet Quote
cathy Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 Don and Lucie...Really good news...You sure deserve a break...cathy Quote
Terrie Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 Don and Lucie - What great news!!! CELEBRATE!! Terris Quote
bobmc Posted May 22, 2003 Posted May 22, 2003 Thank goodness Lucie, TIME TO JUST SIT BACK AND SMELL THE ROSES!!!!!!; I'm soooooo happy for the both of ya God bless and be well Bobmc - NSCLC- stage IIB - left pneumonectomy - 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote
Laurie Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 Yeah Don and Lucie!!! That is such wonderful News!!! I'm so happy for you both! Laurie Quote
Tiny Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 Don and Lucie. Fantastic! You guys hung in there together. Here's to feeling better in the future! Quote
kimblanchard Posted May 24, 2003 Posted May 24, 2003 Hi Don, Great news that Lucie is finished with chemo. Bill started Iressa in April and I joined a mailing list for Iressa that is quite helpful: IRESSA-NSCLC@LISTSERV.ACOR.ORG There are alot of people on this (currently over 10,000) and many send helpful hints to this list. Bill has experienced the common side effects of diarhea and skin rash which are common for Iressa. We will find out June 6 if the Iressa has been helping him. Best wishes to both of you, Peg Quote
Don Wood Posted May 24, 2003 Author Posted May 24, 2003 Thanks, everyone, for your encouraging support. Lucie has enjoyed reading all the greetings from yo. We will keep you posted with progress. Don Quote
kimblanchard Posted May 25, 2003 Posted May 25, 2003 Great news. No chemo!! Keep on keepin' on you two. Quote
Guest BETH Posted May 27, 2003 Posted May 27, 2003 Don and Lucie,Great news. I am so happy for you both. I also have bone mets and have been given Zomata along with my chemo. It was given to me in an infusion. it took 15 min. and I have so much less bone pain .I have barley had to take any pain mets. I hope Lucie has similar results with Zometa. God Bless Beth Quote
Anniemac Posted May 28, 2003 Posted May 28, 2003 Don & Lucie, Great Great Great news!! Always good to be done with a treatment!! Annie Quote
Carleen Posted May 28, 2003 Posted May 28, 2003 Congratulations Don and Lucie, I am hoping you can take this time off of treatment and really enjoy some quality time together. Get out there and Celebrate! God Bless, and I'm still here praying for you. Carleen Quote
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