New TX plan/Onc thoughts...

kimby

I have a new treatment plan that includes stereotactic radiation to my 2 lung mets followed by 3 months of 5 fu. My oncologist sited a study with 2 groups of stage IV cc patients that had exhausted all available chemos. One group got 5 fu and the other nothing. The 5fu group lived 1 1/2 years longer. I had not heard/read that one yet. Great news.

My oncologist is such a nerd that his pocket protector was surgically implanted at birth. He isn't usually hopeful or discouraging, just level-headed and concise. So what he said to me meant a lot. For those who don't know, I've progressed on all approved cc protocols and was successful on one that isn't. He said, "You just need to outlast the cancer. One of you will give up first, just don't let it be you. You can do this, just keep being persistent."

Outlast, Outwit, Out Play. (OK, so I stole that one! hehehe) But isn't that it? The secret? Some can't do it. The cancer is too strong and they are just too sick. Somehow, though, this inspires me. I've been in negotiations - we have to figure out how to coexist, this cancer and I. If I die, so does it.

Now I'm not sure that is the right answer for me. I think I'm going for the Outlast, Outwit, Out Play. Oh no, my onc was right again! Seems to happen every time!

Grins and Giggles,

Kimby

idlehunters

Kimby
Well girl.........sounds like you have your b'ness in order..... not surprising... you always have a plan. I so admire your intelligence on the subject matter.... "staying alive" not to mention the spunk you put into everything you do and the smile that stays on your face. You inspire me!!!!! Take care

Jennie

Sundanceh

"The Sole Survivor"
I watch the show too, LOL

I like this one, Kimby! Indeed - I think you have found the secret for all of us:

Outlast, Outwit, and OutPlay - television is good for something after all!

This is really it - the more I think about it, the more excited that I get...your spirit soars like an eagle - a round of inspiration for everyone and I'm buying

-Craig

kimby

idlehunters said:

Kimby
Well girl.........sounds like you have your b'ness in order..... not surprising... you always have a plan. I so admire your intelligence on the subject matter.... "staying alive" not to mention the spunk you put into everything you do and the smile that stays on your face. You inspire me!!!!! Take care

Jennie

Staying Alive
Jennie,

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I always have a plan and have the next plan in order along the way. The 'staying alive' made me think of the Bee Gees...that sure makes me feel old! lol That is good. Old is a good, good thing. As a matter of fact, I aspire to it! Thanks for that.

You're the best,

Kimby

kimby

Sundanceh said:

"The Sole Survivor"
I watch the show too, LOL

I like this one, Kimby! Indeed - I think you have found the secret for all of us:

Outlast, Outwit, and OutPlay - television is good for something after all!

This is really it - the more I think about it, the more excited that I get...your spirit soars like an eagle - a round of inspiration for everyone and I'm buying

-Craig

Thanks
Craig,

I hope the idea makes you "soar like an eagle"! I don't want to be the sole surviver...I want to bring you ALL along with me! Let's shoot for that.

Grins and Giggles,

Kimby

Annabelle41415

Plan
So glad that you have another plan that you are going on. Hoping that this 5FU helps take that cancer all away. Not sure what that type of radiation is but hopefully that will shrink it too. Funny about the pocket protector and glad that he is honest and upfront with you. That is important. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Hugs! Kim

papajedi

Annabelle41415 said:

Plan
So glad that you have another plan that you are going on. Hoping that this 5FU helps take that cancer all away. Not sure what that type of radiation is but hopefully that will shrink it too. Funny about the pocket protector and glad that he is honest and upfront with you. That is important. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Hugs! Kim

The Bee Gees...OMG
Now we're dating ourselves !! You know at anytime you beat this into NED. Your onc seems great

Paula G.

I love the way you think.
I love the way you think. Keep it up! Love Paula

Fight for my love

Dear Kimby,I am glad that
Dear Kimby,I am glad that your oncologist gave you more option.My opinion is as long as the treatment is still continued and as long as there are options available,then there is always hope.Take care.I hope you will have great outcome from the new treatment.Good luck with it.

Brenda3.16

Fight for my love said:

Dear Kimby,I am glad that
Dear Kimby,I am glad that your oncologist gave you more option.My opinion is as long as the treatment is still continued and as long as there are options available,then there is always hope.Take care.I hope you will have great outcome from the new treatment.Good luck with it.

Kimby,
I hope that you have
Kimby,

I hope that you have great results with your new treatment. I really enjoyed reading your about me page. It is amazing how you have fought the battle and made having fun your focus. I'm also really impressed how you reached out to other people to support them. I can't even imagine how many people you have helped. I live in a small rural area and there are no support groups in my area. Good luck with your new treatment. Brenda

geotina

Plan
Sounds like you have a sold plan of attack, good going. Hopefully that 5FU works its magic. George is getting "chemo light" now of 5FU but with Leucovorin and adding Avastin every other week. Good luck with the radiation. Tina

tootsie1

Persistance
I'm glad you have a new plan. I like the doctor's statement about "outlasting the cancer."
You can do it!

*hugs*
Gail

Kathryn_in_MN

Glad for the new plan
I'm glad you know what your next step is and have kept up your fighting spirit!