Three month scans show continued disease progression

mom2greatkids

My OVCA continues to progress. I'm dealing with both lung and liver mets. However, my dr. said he has three more drugs to try. He said if those don't work, maybe by then something else will come along. I will see a urologist on November 7. He said I will most likely have a stent put into one of my kidneys as one is not draining correctly due to enlarge lymph nodes in the area. He said I now have some activity in my lower vertebrate. He said we may consider radiation on that in the distant future should I begin to experience pain.

I have some activity in my thyroid which could eventually press against my trachea. He said should I begin to experience breathing difficulties we could look at radiation on this area. 

He did send a pathology report off to have it tested for possible effective drugs. Next Tuesday I will begin taking irinotecan. Anyone had experience with that one?

I asked him if I was a textbook OVCA case. He said, "No, you're better than a textbook case." I also told him that I had many people praying for me. He said,"They must be good at it." He's just so sweet and caring.

I hope all of you are doing well as fight this horrible disease together.

By the way, my scans are nearly always mixed. That is the case once again. I do have some node that shrank and some are now stable. 

 

Thanks Ladies,

 

Carla

Kaleena

Hugs

Carla:

So sorry about your news, but I am glad you have a sweet and caring physician.    Please know that I will continue to pray for you.

Sending you hugs.

Kathy

Alexandra

Thinking of you Carla

I hope irinotecan helps shrink those pesky mets. To my knowledge it is mostly used for colon cancer as part of FOLFIRI protocol, you may be able to find first-hand testimonials on the Colorectal board. I know of promising irinotecan studies (as single agent or together with cisplatin) for clear cell ovarian cancer conducted in Japan and in the UK.

Lots of Love,

Alexandra

 

Jue

Hello Carla , Im sorry to

Hello Carla , Im sorry to hear of these test results , am thinking of you and hoping your next round of treatment does the trick  . Jue x

lovesanimals

Jue said:

Hello Carla , Im sorry to

Hello Carla , Im sorry to hear of these test results , am thinking of you and hoping your next round of treatment does the trick  . Jue x

Dear Carla

I'm so sorry that your disease has progressed (for now) but do not lose hope!  Your doctor (who sounds wonderful) still has good cards up his sleeve.  Sending lots of prayers and positive energy your way that the current chemo kicks your cancer to the curb!

Warm hugs,

Kelly

kikz

So sorry

for what you are going through, Carla.  I agree it is wonderful to have a doctor who has faith and an open mind.  We so need someone who believes we can do this.

 

Karen

poopergirl14052

kikz said:

So sorry

for what you are going through, Carla.  I agree it is wonderful to have a doctor who has faith and an open mind.  We so need someone who believes we can do this.

 

Karen

Hang in there

this Cancer is so mean.....I am glad your Doctor has a good plan...hopefully you won't need radiation....stay strong..Val 

2014-10-25

kimberly sue 63

Thinking of you Carla! Kim

Thinking of you Carla! Kim

seatown

Hoping for the best

Just wanted to say that I've seen your posts over the months, & I too am hoping for the best for you. Stay strong, & best wishes. A good doc means everything!

Carole