Things Are Going Well

sangora
sangora Member Posts: 213
in Esophageal Cancer #1
I had my 4th treatment with Taxotere yesterday and of course had labs before hand as well as a visit with the onc. I am excited to report that my tumor count is coming down steadily. It is now 5.2 just above the tresh hold. Though in the beginning I had some trouble with this drug, we have gotten things under control and the Nulasta keeps the white count up and scheduling a couple of IV fluid infusions during the first week after treatment has solved the dehydration issues that I am soooo prone too. I am truly blessed to have a body that seems to respond well to the chemo, at least for now and a body that does this with very few side effects. We have had a tuff run on our board the last few weeks, so I wanted to report something positive. Sam

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  • chemosmoker
    chemosmoker Member Posts: 501
    #2
    YOU ARE WINNING!
    SAM,
    You sure are a trooper on your own like this.
    You have ALL of my support and love and I await the next update.

    Glad you got the dose and experience working for you now, now get better!!!
    LOL


    God bless and TONS of hugs and love,

    Eric
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #3
    Wonderful that you accept chemo so well!
    Sam,

    It is beyond wonderful to have good news on the forum again. You are very blessed to be able to handle chemo so well.

    I am delighted that your tumor markers are coming down! I can only hope that means more good news will follow.

    Prayers & positive thoughts for continued success!

    Love & Hugs,

    Terry
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #4
    Great News!!!
    Sam,

    It is great to hear you are responding well to the treatments. The fact that you are your own caregiver and dealing with chemotherapy is very impressive. I had my own battles with dehydration and like you, if infusion was on Monday, I found that IV hydration on Wednesday and the following Monday made things go much better.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    Mccormick, South Carolina
  • MissusB
    MissusB Member Posts: 111
    #5
    paul61 said:

    Great News!!!
    Sam,

    It is great to hear you are responding well to the treatments. The fact that you are your own caregiver and dealing with chemotherapy is very impressive. I had my own battles with dehydration and like you, if infusion was on Monday, I found that IV hydration on Wednesday and the following Monday made things go much better.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    Mccormick, South Carolina

    Awesome, awesome, awesome!
    Go get 'em, Sam! Kim
  • ritawaite13
    ritawaite13 Member Posts: 236
    #6
    Amen!
    It is so good to hear this news Sam. I'm glad your body is such a good advocate for you!!
    Hugs
    Rita
  • Heeran
    Heeran Member Posts: 171
    #7
    great
    You're positive attitude will get you through your treatments and I'm so happy for you that your body is responding well. I think that is one of the scariest thing with treatment. How will your body respond to it and how sick will you be. Sounds like you are doing great. Keep going.
  • Wife of patient 50378
    Wife of patient 50378 Member Posts: 124
    #8
    Hey Sam,
    Sam… your will and spirit ……shine……so gracefully. Such great news.. ..your tumor markers are declining, and you are able to tolerate chemo with minimal side affects! Keep up the positive attitude & drive! Sam..I value your wisdom, experience and knowledge you share with the ec board. My thoughts are with you!
    Sal
  • AngieD
    AngieD Member Posts: 493
    #9
    Wife of patient 50378 said:

    Hey Sam,
    Sam… your will and spirit ……shine……so gracefully. Such great news.. ..your tumor markers are declining, and you are able to tolerate chemo with minimal side affects! Keep up the positive attitude & drive! Sam..I value your wisdom, experience and knowledge you share with the ec board. My thoughts are with you!
    Sal

    Thanks for posting, Sam.
    Thanks for posting, Sam. I'm so glad for you! And it's always great to hear good news!
    Angie
  • fredswilma
    fredswilma Member Posts: 185
    #10
    Sam
    Thanks for sharing such good news you really are a trooper, you are one of my role models always so positive, keep up the good work.
    Thinking of you
    Ann

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