Prayers for My Mom...Please

Lisa13Q
Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hi All, Mom has her first CT scan this Tuesday after 2 rounds of the Doxil....really nervous....Don't know how/if I can handle news of progression...Hers came back so fast and I am really nervous this time. If the doxil hasn't slowed it down, I think we're in big trouble.....I believe good thoughts help.... Just not ready for advancement....

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  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #2
    prayers n hugs
    Lifting you both in prayer and I'll be watching for the update. Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #3
    Doxil
    Doxil does not work as fast as some of the other chemos. I always rely on CT scans plus the CA125 and the physical exam before jumping to conclusions. My CT is on Friday of this week to see what the cisplatin plus gemzar has done. Saundra
  • nancy591
    nancy591 Member Posts: 1,027 Member
    #4
    Doxil
    Hi Lisa,
    I agree with Saundra. Doxil can take longer to work. I understand not wanting progression! Don't think you are in trouble either if there is progression. There are lots of medications out there.
  • lenjam
    lenjam Member Posts: 51
    #5
    Prayers for Moms
    Prayers for you and for your mom. My mom has just started her chemo, only one
    round so far and it's so scary to be here.
    I hope for a great outcome for your mom.
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #6
    Lisa....remember that it's
    Lisa....remember that it's not over til it's over. Progression is not good news, but it's not necessarily the end of the road, either.

    Saying prayers for your mom, nevertheless. Can you remind us again what her name is?

    Carlene
  • sanam
    sanam Member Posts: 106
    #7
    Hissy_Fitz said:

    Lisa....remember that it's
    Lisa....remember that it's not over til it's over. Progression is not good news, but it's not necessarily the end of the road, either.

    Saying prayers for your mom, nevertheless. Can you remind us again what her name is?

    Carlene

    Dear Lisa
    My prayers for you
    Dear Lisa

    My prayers for you and your mom.I was in your shoes as my mom had her scan on Monday and I was dieng till I got the report an hour ago.Fortunately everything looked normal but I have to wait till Sunday and get her oncologist opinion.I wish you get a good report.
    Hugs
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #8
    Lisa,
    prayers for you and mom today!!! You are both two tough cookies, and love hearing your updates. Does you mom know how blessed she is to have you???!!!!
    hugs,
    kathleen
  • leesag
    leesag Member Posts: 621 Member
    #9
    Prayers and Hugs heading
    Prayers and Hugs heading your way! Never underestimate the power of positive thinking!

    :)

    Leesa
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #10
    woops!
    double post
  • Lisa13Q
    Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
    #11
    Thank you all for praying...
    Thank you all for praying sooo much. You have no idea how helpful it is late at night to come here and see you all praying for all of us...my gratitude knows no bounds.truly...
  • 8isenough
    8isenough Member Posts: 16
    #12
    Lisa13Q said:

    Thank you all for praying...
    Thank you all for praying sooo much. You have no idea how helpful it is late at night to come here and see you all praying for all of us...my gratitude knows no bounds.truly...

    prayers for lisa and her mom
    St Jude,cousin of our Lord,obtain from our savior the favors we now need and seek.We glorify your name always for your mercy and compassion to those in difficulty.Please here our prayers,Amen thank you K.S
  • Lisa13Q
    Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
    #13
    8isenough said:

    prayers for lisa and her mom
    St Jude,cousin of our Lord,obtain from our savior the favors we now need and seek.We glorify your name always for your mercy and compassion to those in difficulty.Please here our prayers,Amen thank you K.S

    Thank you all so much.....update....
    It means so much to read these posts. Well.....more information. Although there was progression, Mom's gyn/onc decided to keep her on the Doxil for now and not transfer her to the PARP INhibitor. The doctor says that although there has been some progression it's small, and it isn't enough to switch to the Parp at this time, according to the protocols of the trial. Since there were no new spots, she(doc) thinks that means the Doxil is working. Mom called last night after her long day in the city being checked out and getting her "doxil". She's tired. I had a crappy day today. Not sure why but I am exhausted...and a little pessimistic... I don't have faith in doxil. I wish they'd give Mom the Parp before she is so worn down from the doxil....I need to understand she is in a trial and cannot get the PArp until her cancer has grown 10%...isn't there something sick about that? It hasn't grown enough? Has anyone here gotten a remission from the doxil? Anyway, feeling a little discouraged today. I have done something good for myself though....that is working out with a trainer....I went to the gym twice.......I like this board better than the caretaker board, not sure why...thanks for the prayers...I truly hate this disease....
  • nancy591
    nancy591 Member Posts: 1,027 Member
    #14
    Lisa13Q said:

    Thank you all so much.....update....
    It means so much to read these posts. Well.....more information. Although there was progression, Mom's gyn/onc decided to keep her on the Doxil for now and not transfer her to the PARP INhibitor. The doctor says that although there has been some progression it's small, and it isn't enough to switch to the Parp at this time, according to the protocols of the trial. Since there were no new spots, she(doc) thinks that means the Doxil is working. Mom called last night after her long day in the city being checked out and getting her "doxil". She's tired. I had a crappy day today. Not sure why but I am exhausted...and a little pessimistic... I don't have faith in doxil. I wish they'd give Mom the Parp before she is so worn down from the doxil....I need to understand she is in a trial and cannot get the PArp until her cancer has grown 10%...isn't there something sick about that? It hasn't grown enough? Has anyone here gotten a remission from the doxil? Anyway, feeling a little discouraged today. I have done something good for myself though....that is working out with a trainer....I went to the gym twice.......I like this board better than the caretaker board, not sure why...thanks for the prayers...I truly hate this disease....

    disappointing
    I feel your disappointment. I hate this disease too. I had progression on Doxil and was anxious to jump. Remember, Doxil can take longer to work. I look back and sometimes wish I didn't jump so soon. I did 3 rounds, scan, 2 more rounds and insisted on another scan. I probably should have given it longer...who knows. I've been on chemo nonstop since January with little success. The Parp will be there for her if she needs it. I hope when I need a trial there will be a good one for me.

    Glad you are able to relieve the stress with exercise!!! I'm just too darn lazy. Since the kids are back in school I have way too much time to think now. I've been getting depressed and scared about the illness. Maybe it is time for me to get back into therapy. I've been micro organizing everything and starting with my 'to do' lists again.

    How is Mom's skin holding up? Her ca125?

    Good luck, hang tight.
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #15
    Lisa13Q said:

    Thank you all so much.....update....
    It means so much to read these posts. Well.....more information. Although there was progression, Mom's gyn/onc decided to keep her on the Doxil for now and not transfer her to the PARP INhibitor. The doctor says that although there has been some progression it's small, and it isn't enough to switch to the Parp at this time, according to the protocols of the trial. Since there were no new spots, she(doc) thinks that means the Doxil is working. Mom called last night after her long day in the city being checked out and getting her "doxil". She's tired. I had a crappy day today. Not sure why but I am exhausted...and a little pessimistic... I don't have faith in doxil. I wish they'd give Mom the Parp before she is so worn down from the doxil....I need to understand she is in a trial and cannot get the PArp until her cancer has grown 10%...isn't there something sick about that? It hasn't grown enough? Has anyone here gotten a remission from the doxil? Anyway, feeling a little discouraged today. I have done something good for myself though....that is working out with a trainer....I went to the gym twice.......I like this board better than the caretaker board, not sure why...thanks for the prayers...I truly hate this disease....

    Lisa,
    I'm so sorry to hear this, I know that you were excited about Mom participating in the trial, and it sounded promising. I find it interesting that the doctor told her she qualified and now is changing her position.

    I was reviewing my CA125 history from the last 3 years and realize that overall I did get a year of holding steady on the doxil, although it did not kill the cancer. Actually, overall it did go down. I have no regrets that I did it, in spite of the skin issues.

    How is Mom's skin holding up? Is she still fatigued?

    Sending hugs and lot's of prayers for you and Mom today.

    K❤❤❤
  • msfanciful
    msfanciful Member Posts: 559
    #16
    Hoping All will go well with
    Hoping All will go well with your mother.


    Sharon

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