UPDATE

luv4lacrosse
luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

As posted earlier, I had to stop Taxotere and go back to Cisplatin, as the Taxotere worked very good but have me horrible pleural efflusions. I'm happy to report the the Pleurex Catheter that was placed on my right side on Feb 22nd was removed last Thursday. I do have a small leaker on my left side and the plan now is to watch and drain by needle if needed. Found out today that last weeks CT Scan done after 6 weekly treatments is reducing the size of the small nodules on my right side. So it looks like I will stay the course and also seemed to have turned the corner on the weight loss. I had lost almost 30 lbs with the leakage as what was being drained was pure protein and albumin, the building blocks of muscle growth and weight gain. I've now gained 6 lbs in the last 3 weeks vs losing 2-4 lbs every week.

Best

Mike

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  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #2
    Delighted

    Mike, so pleased that you have turned that corner mate, G

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #3
    wonderful news!

    Great news Mike!

    Your warrior spirit is an inspiration to all. Gaining weight is a huge course change. Best to you, Don

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #4
    update

    Mike,

    Good update!  The weight gain is a good indicator.

    Keep “working out” the issues.

    Best,

    Matt

  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #5
    glad to hear it

    You may have heard Greg and me talking about you last week.  Long time, no hear type of stuff.  I'm with you oon the taxotere, it is a rough drug long term.  I've had five courses of it this time, after three courses two years ago.  And it is really kicking my rear.     wishing you continued success.

     

    Pat

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #6
    Hi Mike

    Looks like the change is what was needed for you; will continue to keep you in pray all the way through. Also sounds like you filially got it working right on the weight problem. I can’t get my thyroid working correctly enough to gain any weight, eating 6 times a day to stay at 140lbs. My wife thinks it is because I am too active and always on the move doing things. Oh well we got to do what we do while we feel good enough to do what we do. Lol

    Tim Hondo

  • osmotar
    osmotar Member Posts: 1,006
    #7
    Good Update

    Mike,

     

    Good news on your update ..as always just one day at at time...warrior strong.

     

    Linda

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #8
    Good news....

    Good news and thanks for sharing this with us.  Glad things are moving in the right direction.

    God Bless,

    ~C

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #9
    Oh Mike!!

    this is great news!!  I'm so happy that this course of treatment seems to be working, and the nodules are shrinking!!  YES!!!

    p

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #10
    Mike, that is all great

    Mike, that is all great news.  so glad you are gaining weight.  your warrior attitude is really kicking some cancer butt.  keep up the good work.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #11
    Praying the good news keeps

    Praying the good news keeps coming.

    Debbie

  • patricke
    patricke Member Posts: 570 Member
    #12
    GOOD NEWS

    Hey Mike,

    I'm glad to hear that you are doing better with the treatment, and that the nodules are shrinking, while you are now gaining weight.

    PATRICK

  • LumpinmyThroat
    LumpinmyThroat Member Posts: 98
    #13
    Great News!

    Hey there... so glad to read your good news!  Stay strong.  :D

  • rush1958
    rush1958 Member Posts: 223 Member
    #14
    Great to Hear

    Mike,

     

    Glad to hear your good news! As they say, "Keep sawng wood."

     

    Rush

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #15
    Mike

    Nothing like progress. Fight on brother.

          Jeff

  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
    #16
    Duggie88 said:

    Mike

    Nothing like progress. Fight on brother.

          Jeff

    Nice News Bro'!

    Mike,

    Can't keep an FNC'er down!  Glad to hear the news.  Sending major mojo to the toughest hombre' on the site!
    Greg

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #17
    You are amazing !

    Mike,

    You my friend inspire us all !  Hugs sent !  Katie 

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #18
    katenorwood said:

    You are amazing !

    Mike,

    You my friend inspire us all !  Hugs sent !  Katie 

    Mike

    Pleased to hear the good news! Keep it coming...........

  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #19
    Great news!

    I am so glad things are going better, Mike.  Keep up the good work!

  • LumpinmyThroat
    LumpinmyThroat Member Posts: 98
    #20

    Love good news. Congrats on the progress. Cheering for you from Texas.

  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #21
    Thanks for the update!

    :D  I was wondering how you were doing. 

    Deb

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