Suzie Q Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Hooray! I did post last month on the newcomers/intro section, but I've only lurked here. My dear mom, age 63, has stage IV NSCLC (adeno). She finished 2 rounds of clinical trial of Gemzar, Carboplatin, and velcade, and just got her CT results: 30% shrinkage! Her left upper lobe is even getting a little air now (was totally collapsed around the primary). We knew she was getting some response because of the decrease in severity of symptoms, but who knew it would be this good? She said her onc came in the room with a smile on his face, and DIDN'T turn around to close the door this time (you know how they do that to buy time for the bad news they really don't want to give), so she immediately felt relieved before he even opened his mouth. She goes right back at it tomorrow with the chemo, re-evaluate with CT after the next two rounds. So we're pretty pleased. Hopefully the next evaluation will be as good! Quote
Jana_W Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Suzie That is wonderful news. So happy for you and your Mum. With warmest wishes Jana Quote
ginnyde Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Suzie, This is great news. Onward and upward. Quote
betplace Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Whooo Hoooo! Hugs and a Happy Dance going out for you and your Mom! Blessings Betty Quote
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Suzie, so glad to hear it. Best to you and your Mom. Cat Quote
Ry Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Happy to hear the news! Those Michigan moms are tough. Quote
karenl Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Suzie, that's great news! Hope things continue to go well! Karen Quote
Frank Lamb Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Suzie, Thats wonderful news.Tell your mom Good Job for us. Quote
Connie B Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Suzie Q, That is WONDERFUL NEWS! I am so happy for you and your mom! I think she is on the right path to becoming a LONG TERM SURVIVOR! I never say NEVER! Good luck and Best Wishes to Mom. Quote
lindseysmom Posted June 11, 2004 Posted June 11, 2004 Susie, Thats wonderful news. Tell her you go girl. Keep up the fight and keep up a good attitude. Quote
J.C. Posted June 12, 2004 Posted June 12, 2004 Suzie, Happy for your Mom and for you. keep us posted. J.C. Quote
TAnn Posted June 12, 2004 Posted June 12, 2004 So glad to hear the great news for your mom. HOpe the next rounds kick more tumor butt! TAnn Quote
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