Cyberknife tomorrow!
Curious if others have had Cyberknife for bone mets....
Also, I'm apparently going to have 5 sessions (my oncologist originally thought 3, but now revising to 5). This is apparently for safety reasons. I don't quite understand but will ask. Wondering if others had multiple blasts.
I'm very fortunate in that the hospital is only a 20 minute drive from my home.
After the cyberknife will come a new chemo regime - FOLFOXFIRI (as I mentioned a couple of weeks ago -- now seems to be confirmed). Oncologist says its fairly toxic -- but I've had all the ingredients before (just not all together) so I'm feeling reasonably confident....On On!
Love,
Tara
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I also have not experiencedjjaj133 said:Hi Tara, i can't give you
Hi Tara, i can't give you any info, but I can wish you good luck and send prayers your way.
Judy
I also have not experienced this, so I have no info. to offer. Just sending good vibes your way..Leena0 -
Good Luck, Tara
I'm understandably concerned for this new chemo combination, Tara. We know how each one is on its own, but the 2 together, I've got my reservations on how hard this will be for you to tolerate and for how long.
I'm pulling for you and hoping your medical team will keep you closely monitored for side effects during this regime. And I sincerely hope that this will be able to help you.
My latest fight involved a big tumor next to the spine as well, so I understand your concern as well.
Absolutely the best to you and for you.
-Craig0 -
Wish I had some answers for
Wish I had some answers for you Tara, but haven't had to deal with this particular treatment.
Still... will remember you in Prayer0 -
goodluck tara
i hope the cyber knife goes well. praying for you.
love back at you. its not my experience but you can be assured of adventure no matter.
craig a wealth of good advice
love
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monitoringSundanceh said:Good Luck, Tara
I'm understandably concerned for this new chemo combination, Tara. We know how each one is on its own, but the 2 together, I've got my reservations on how hard this will be for you to tolerate and for how long.
I'm pulling for you and hoping your medical team will keep you closely monitored for side effects during this regime. And I sincerely hope that this will be able to help you.
My latest fight involved a big tumor next to the spine as well, so I understand your concern as well.
Absolutely the best to you and for you.
-Craig
Thanks for your concern about the chemo regime, Craig. Actually, I will be hospitalized for the chemo ("48 hours", which as we all know actually means 50+). My doctor is a little conservative that way but under the circumstances probably not a bad thing....I've had mild allergic reactions to oxaliplatin before, so I don't mind some careful monitoring on that front. I'll do 3-4 then have a scan, and probably due no more than 6-8 cycles in total....
Tara0 -
thanks RogerCrow71 said:Hey Tara
Good luck tomorrow. You'll do great.
A friend of mine has had lots of FOLFOXFIRI. He's tolerated it reasonably well.
Take care. Cant wait to hear good news from you.
Roger
Many thanks Roger. I don't know of anyone who has had this 'cocktail' before so it is great to hear your friend has, and has tolerated it reasonably well. I plan to follow in his footsteps!
Tara0 -
Tara
Thinking of you Tara. I hope and pray all goes well tomorrow.
Aloha,
Kathleen0 -
cyberknife
Hi Tara,
By now you have started your cyberknife treatment. I hope it is going well.
I had cyberknife for a lung met and had 5 sessions. It was my understanding that 5, at least for a lung met, was more than usual.
Folfoxfiri sounds extremely toxic to me, just based on my own experience. I hope that you tolerate it well because I bet it will kick some butt.
Take care,
Jamie0 -
Cyberknife and FOLFOXIRI
Hi Tara,
I've had cyberknife for lung mets but not for bone. It was easy to tolerate and my results were good, too. I have also been on FOLFOXIRI and, having been on the other cocktails in various forms through the years, haven' had any trouble with it.
Good luck with both,
Suzanne0
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