Cancer Sucks

simplyklb · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject: Cancer Sucks

Hi All,
We just got my mom's latest CT scan results... Her cancer has grown. Sad

Her original spot in her upper left lobe and some lymph nodes near her aortic arch have grown 1 cm since her last scans in March. She will be starting Alimta probably next week. She will get two rounds of Alimta and then more scans to see if it is working or not. These were not the results we were looking for. Cancer is sooooo unfair and unforgiving!!!!!

Kristi
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Dad - Andy, 70, diagnosed with SCLC in May 2008
2/20/38 - 10/15/08 Fly high, Dad!
Mom - Jackie, 67, diagnosed with NSCLC in May 2008

HulaMom · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: Cancer Sucks

Oh Kristi! I'm praying still and hoping for a change. Worry about you girl, make sure you take care of you and Mom, ok?
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47 YOA female. NSCLC IV Squamous cell. dx 7/07. Radiation, chemo (carboplatin/Taxotere). Cancer free 3/08! Cancer mets to liver 12/08. Started Tarceva 1/26/09-4/10/09, liver tumor tripled in size. Started Alimta. Down to 84 pounds! Stopped Alimta and started Gemzar on 5/2. Stopped chemo went into HospiceJuly 24 2009, with prognosis of 3, maybe 4 months left.

simplyklb · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: Cancer Sucks

Hi Tracy,
How are you doing???

Kristi
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Dad - Andy, 70, diagnosed with SCLC in May 2008
2/20/38 - 10/15/08 Fly high, Dad!
Mom - Jackie, 67, diagnosed with NSCLC in May 2008

DJL · Regular Joined: 26 Apr 2008 Posts: 30

Kristi

I have to agree
CANCER SUCKS

Hugs,
DJL
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56 year old Female
Diagnosed with rectal cancer 10/02/2007
Chemo & Radiation
Permanent Colostomy & Rectum Removed 01/21/2008

onecoyote · Senior User Joined: 15 Jul 2008 Posts: 150

I have to double ditto that, CANCER BITES, SUCKS, ROTS........ect ect ect!
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Husband Danny, age 66,
diagnosed squamous cell June 6, 2008,
Right pneumonectomy performed with no adjuvant chemo or radiation on Sept. 2008
Metastatic lung cancer in the ribs, scapula and right kidney raised it's ugly head May 2009.
Renal cell carcinoma diagnosed May 2009
One round carbo/taxol, too weak to continue
Cancer racing like a freight train
Held my husband's hand when he passed away September 29, 2009

maryaz · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject: Re: Cancer Sucks

Kristi, hope it can turn around for your Mom. Will be praying for her.

I just have to agree that CANCER REALLY DOES SUCK! Not my normal way of talking.
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Mary

Husband is 67 year old Male
NSCLC - Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Chemo and Radiation Treatments together
Allergic reactions to Taxol and Taxotere.
The Story: http://www.cancerforums.net/about9079.html

pbj11 · Site Admin Joined: 12 May 2007 Posts: 2367

(((Kristi)))),

You and your Mom didn't get much of a breather, did you? I'm so sorry to hear of this progression and hope she does well with the Alimta regimen. It can be very successful for some people without a lot of side effects. Just keep a close eye on her, but I know you do that already.

Yup -- cancer sucks eggs -- big time. Crying or Very sad

Hang in there. Here's that darn roller coaster again. Grrrrr.

Lots of hugs,
PBJ
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Husband diagnosed with NSCLC Stage IV. (Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer) Fought & lived 2 1/2 years with multiple lines of treatment.

Post describing our battle: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=7026&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

melkissa · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: Cancer Sucks

Keeping you guys in my thoughts. Amen, cancer DOES suck!!!
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My dad was diag w/nsclc stage 4 & mets to spine & hips on 11/08 at age 43. Large mass on R lung & collapsed L lung. No surgery so chemo & rad 5d/wk. No results. 4/09 rushed to the hospital b/c breathing issues. Hooked up to o2 & treated for infection. Released when o2 levels were good w/help from Hospice at home. In Hospice as of 6/2/09. Passed 6/10/09. Missing you forever daddy.

simplyklb · Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:28 am Post subject: Re: Cancer Sucks

Thanks everyone!

Mom will get Alimta once every three weeks starting on Wed., July 8th. The NP told us that Mom could be on this for four to six months. The onc is going to do a scan after two rounds.

Am I scared? Yes! Am I panicking? No, not yet. I specifically asked the onc if there were other things to try if Alimta did not work and he told me Yes. That does not panic me. It is scary knowing that the damn cancer is growing again. Once again we have to hold our breath to see if this works or not.

Kristi
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Dad - Andy, 70, diagnosed with SCLC in May 2008
2/20/38 - 10/15/08 Fly high, Dad!
Mom - Jackie, 67, diagnosed with NSCLC in May 2008

dcomputer · Regular Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 10 Location: New Jersey

I know how it feels since I was also taking alimpta and now I am off since it did not help. I am going to get a second opinion next week in NY to see what options are now available. The fight continues for me but I am really tired of this long war.

koikkeril · Super Moderator Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 352

I am sorry to learn that the cancer is back growing...I will be praying the Alimta can put it back on hold.
You deserve a break with everything you have been through, life is so unfair. Ditto...Cancer sucks. You are in my prays and thoughts.
God Bless.....Koik
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Husband diagnosed with stage 1V NSCLC Febuary 2007.....Lost his battle August 27th 2008 but lives on in my heart.

Gillette · Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject: cancer does suck

Kristi- praying for you and Mom, I have no words, as my pain is complete also, so I can only send my love. Crying or Very sad

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Kathy: still loving Ben, as he rests with God.

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