Angie Daughter of Bill Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I took my Dad to the oncologist today for treatment, scan results and to discuss the neuropathy and fatigue that has hit him. I have been a nervous wreck about all of this for a solid week. Why do I do this to myself???? No sleep.......couldn't eat.....sick with some kind of bug.........all for nothing. Our Dr. looked over Dad's chart, the scan results, etc. He looked straight at us, smiled and said, "I am da-- happy with all of this!" Seems that the carbo/taxol is working. The scans showed shrinkage again. From diagnosis, Dad's primary lung tumor has shrunk a total of about 70%!! Praise God!!! The bone scan showed nothing new. It still shows mets in T5, 8 and 12 on the spine and a met to the iliac crest. The only one that shows any change is the T12. It is a tad bit larger. As for the neuropathy, the Dr. confirmed that it is indeed neuropathy. He said that he thought Dad could handle two more rounds of chemo. He will then go on Iressa and start some radiation to the spine. This all sounds great to me. I was shooting questions at the Dr. about Iressa and Tarceva. I told him what I knew...........about Iressa seemed to work best for those with Adenocarcinoma with BAC features. He was very nice and answered everything that I asked. Before the Dr. left the room, he turned around, smiled at me and said, "I will have to study before your next visit." He asked if I was in the medical field. I told him, "No, but I belong to a wonderful support group where I find a wealth of information. I am constantly reading about treatments, etc." He asked for the name of the group and I proudly told him. He said that he would pass the info along to other lung cancer patients. It made me feel good to be able to intelligently speak with the Dr. and actually understand some of the lingo that Dr.'s use. I thank you all for my "education". I just love my Dad so much. I want so bad to be able to "fix" him. That is not in my power though. If love could fix him, he would certainly be cured. Praying for you all!! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Angie, Awesome update!!!! Yay!!!! Now you can enjoy the three day weekend! I am sorry you made yourself nervous all week I wish I could give you advice on how to be like me, totally stress free, calm, relaxed and never feeling sick. But I am not sure how to be carefree like me except be me. Worryign does not make anything better, it only makes you sicker So Don't Worry, Be Happy! (am I funny or wh at?) I am so excited about your update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Angie, Great news... Take it easy and do some relaxin' now. You deserve it after all that woryin'! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Angie, Good news, very happy for you and your father, now relax for a while. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Angie Oh Angie give that Dad of yours two extra hugs! God bless you all. Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Wow this is good news Angie. So very glad to hear things are going well. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 That's great to hear Angie! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 HOORAY. That's just wonderful. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Two thumbs up on such a good report from the doctor!! Hoping Dad continues to improve and you keep coming back with more good news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 GOTTA LOV THAT CARBO/TAXOL. THIS IS GREAT NEWS. YOU MUST BE FEELING YOU ARE STARTING TO WIN SOME BATTLES. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Happy to hear about SHRINKAGE!! That's a good word!! I am impressed that you impressed the doctor. Way to go. Prayers for continued good things to happen. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phyllis Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I am sure glad now you can take a breather. That is great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Angie, I'm so glad to hear the great news. I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend & sleep easy. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 30, 2004 Share Posted May 30, 2004 Angie, glad to hear the good update on your dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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