First recurrence treatment?

mom2greatkids

Hi Ladies,

I meet with my oncologist tomorrow to discuss his treatment plan. After nine months of complete remission, I have my first recurrence. I was first diagnosed in May '11. What drugs have any of you had for recurrence? Wonder if I will be given carbo/taxol/avaistan again? I'm just frustrated, discouraged, and scared.

Thanks,

Carla

poopergirl14052

Normal feelings
I had Carbo /Taxol again...then next reoccurrence was Cisplatin/Gemzar for four tx because number went up...now back on Carbe/Taxol again. Feeling sad and scared is normal....we are. Human I guess...so it is time to kick butt....Val

kikz

poopergirl14052 said:

Normal feelings
I had Carbo /Taxol again...then next reoccurrence was Cisplatin/Gemzar for four tx because number went up...now back on Carbe/Taxol again. Feeling sad and scared is normal....we are. Human I guess...so it is time to kick butt....Val

I have my first recurrence
and I am taking Tamoxifen. That is what my surgeon recommended, and my oncologist concurred. My son and I met with the oncologist and decided to try this option. If it doesn't work I will have chemo. I don't know which one. I am feeling okay but just trying to take it one day at a time. As I have said it is the unknown that gets to me.


Karen

Mwee

Hi Carla
I was put on carbo/taxo/ because it worked so very well the first time. I'm now on cisplatin/gemzar. Of course you're frustrated and scared. We'll be right here with you every step of the way... here's to kicking butt!
(((HUGS))) Maria

LoveButterflies

Good Luck Carla! I pray
Good Luck Carla! I pray whatever treatment you undertake, it will bring you back into remission.

Take care!

Carmen

lovesanimals

poopergirl14052 said:

Normal feelings
I had Carbo /Taxol again...then next reoccurrence was Cisplatin/Gemzar for four tx because number went up...now back on Carbe/Taxol again. Feeling sad and scared is normal....we are. Human I guess...so it is time to kick butt....Val

Dear Carla
I've been lucky to not have had a reoccurrence, so I can't help you with your specific question. But I'm sending you lots of good wishes and prayers as you and your doctor decide on the game plan. As Val said, you can and will kick cancer's butt!

Hugs,
Kelly

Glad to be done

LoveButterflies said:

Good Luck Carla! I pray
Good Luck Carla! I pray whatever treatment you undertake, it will bring you back into remission.

Take care!

Carmen

Carla I just my chemo at the
Carla I just my chemo at the end of June. I did cisplatin/taxol so if you end up with that I may be able to answer some of your questions.

Good luck and let us know how your appointment goes tomorrow