asking for prayers again (results)

Marsha Mulvey
Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Last Monday I had my first scan since this flare-up started in mid August. There's some good news, the spots in the bones are stable, the lymph nodes have not become enlarged again, and my onc says we have lots of options available. The bad news however is that there is growth evident in the liver, both on the existing tumors and some new (if very small) lesions. The tumors in the breast have continued their growth too. After extremely significant shrinkage between Feb. and July, they are now larger than they were at diagnosis. What was the larger area in Feb (6cm) is now 5cm and the tumor that was 5cm in Feb is now 7cm.

So...on Friday we replaced the Taxotere with NAVELBINE, weekly. I'll continue Herceptin weekly and Zometa once every 4 weeks. If anyone has experienced Navelbine, please share your knowledge with me.

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I do you. Best wishes and God bless us all.
Marsha
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  • weazer
    weazer Member Posts: 440
    #2
    coming your way!
    Sorry, I have'nt heard of Navelbine before, but you are in my prayers and thoughts.
    Take care sister and I hope someone will share with you there experience.
    Karie
  • dee1962
    dee1962 Member Posts: 99
    #3
    weazer said:

    coming your way!
    Sorry, I have'nt heard of Navelbine before, but you are in my prayers and thoughts.
    Take care sister and I hope someone will share with you there experience.
    Karie

    no experience with this but
    no experience with this but i will keep u in my prayers....
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #4
    praying for you
    Marsha, You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. I do not know much about navelbine except what I read. Here is some info and links:

    http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/druglist/navelbine.jsp
    Navelbine
    Brand name: Navelbine

    Chemical name: Vinorelbine

    Class: Vinca alkaloid chemotherapy. Vincristine is another vinca alkaloid.

    How it works: Vinca alkaloids kill cancer cells by interfering with genes and stopping the cells from reproducing themselves.

    Uses: Navelbine is used to treat advanced-stage breast cancer.

    How it's given: Navelbine is given intravenously.

    Additional information: Navelbine is made from the periwinkle plant.

    Side effects:

    low white blood cell counts
    numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
    nausea
    vomiting
    hair loss
    mouth sores
    hair changes
    diarrhea

    Here is another link with info: http://www.chemocare.com/bio/vinorelbine.asp
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    #5
    Praying for you
    and keeping you in my thoughts.

    Keep faithful and positive throughout this. With Christ all things are possible.

    Please keep us posted.
  • carkris
    carkris Member Posts: 4,553 Member
    #6
    sea60 said:

    Praying for you
    and keeping you in my thoughts.

    Keep faithful and positive throughout this. With Christ all things are possible.

    Please keep us posted.

    you are in my prayers. hope
    you are in my prayers. hope the new med is easily tolerated and works well.
  • heidijez
    heidijez Member Posts: 441
    #7
    sending prayers and . . .
    positive thoughts your way. hang in there, we are all rooting for you!
  • Moopy23
    Moopy23 Member Posts: 1,751 Member
    #8
    Marsha, I will keep you in
    Marsha, I will keep you in my prayers and send positive thoughts. I have seen Navelbine listed on other boards, for example, breastcancer.org. You might check other sites then for comments and others' experiences with this chemo. It seems to be a common treatment in recurrences. Wishing you excellent results with the treatment also.
  • Katz77
    Katz77 Member Posts: 598
    #9
    Marsha
    You know how I feel. Prayers, hope and positive thoughts are with you. katz
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #10
    Good thoughts and prayers
    Good thoughts and prayers coming your way.
    Stef
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #11
    heidijez said:

    sending prayers and . . .
    positive thoughts your way. hang in there, we are all rooting for you!

    Praying for you Marsha.
    Praying for you Marsha. Please keep us informed as to how you are doing.


    Hugs, Debby
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #12
    fauxma said:

    Good thoughts and prayers
    Good thoughts and prayers coming your way.
    Stef

    as usual, our C.C. comes thru with all sorts
    of information.

    Stef: Best of luck .. prayers and the power of strength coming your way. Warriors - on your side and besides you during each and every treatment.


    Vicki Sam
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #13
    Keeping you in my thoughts
    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Marsha. I've never even heard of Navelbine, but I'm sure hoping that it kicks a*s for you and doesn't give you any nasty side effects. Sending big big hugs your way :)
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #14
    Heatherbelle said:

    Keeping you in my thoughts
    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Marsha. I've never even heard of Navelbine, but I'm sure hoping that it kicks a*s for you and doesn't give you any nasty side effects. Sending big big hugs your way :)
    *hugs*
    Heather

    You've got mine
    The part of your message that was the most positive is that your oncologist said you still have lots of options. I hope the new chemo does its job and knocks those nasty spots into oblivion and that you tolerate it well.

    Suzanne
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #15
    Sending strength and courage
    Sending strength and courage your way!! You go pink sister and kick its arse!! We are all rooting for your success.
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #16
    I think Cynthia explained it
    I think Cynthia explained it very well. I will keep you in my prayers Marsha,
    Take care Kay.
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #17
    VickiSam said:

    as usual, our C.C. comes thru with all sorts
    of information.

    Stef: Best of luck .. prayers and the power of strength coming your way. Warriors - on your side and besides you during each and every treatment.


    Vicki Sam

    Positive thoughts and
    Positive thoughts and prayers for you Marsha!
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #18
    ((((((HUGS))))))) to you,
    ((((((HUGS))))))) to you, sweet sister! I also do not know about Navelbine; however, it seems to me that so many treatment options are now available, and I am pleased that your oncologist has one for you!!!! I send you all if the courage, strength and determination you need to beat back this beast.

    Keep us posted~ we are with you as you walk this path.

    Hugs,
    Chen♥
  • meena1
    meena1 Member Posts: 1,003
    #19
    chenheart said:

    ((((((HUGS))))))) to you,
    ((((((HUGS))))))) to you, sweet sister! I also do not know about Navelbine; however, it seems to me that so many treatment options are now available, and I am pleased that your oncologist has one for you!!!! I send you all if the courage, strength and determination you need to beat back this beast.

    Keep us posted~ we are with you as you walk this path.

    Hugs,
    Chen♥

    DANG! I am so sorry for this
    DANG! I am so sorry for this news, I go to the doctor tomorrow and i think he will be sending me for a scan soon. Our stories really are so similar. i am feeling good so i really believe things are going well. I do not know anything about Navelbine, but i saw it mentioned on another site. Take care
  • sausageroll
    sausageroll Member Posts: 415
    #20
    meena1 said:

    DANG! I am so sorry for this
    DANG! I am so sorry for this news, I go to the doctor tomorrow and i think he will be sending me for a scan soon. Our stories really are so similar. i am feeling good so i really believe things are going well. I do not know anything about Navelbine, but i saw it mentioned on another site. Take care

    Marsha
    Just caught up on this Marsha. You are very much in my thoughts....it's good that they say you have lots of options. Take care.
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #21
    CypressCynthia said:

    praying for you
    Marsha, You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. I do not know much about navelbine except what I read. Here is some info and links:

    http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/druglist/navelbine.jsp
    Navelbine
    Brand name: Navelbine

    Chemical name: Vinorelbine

    Class: Vinca alkaloid chemotherapy. Vincristine is another vinca alkaloid.

    How it works: Vinca alkaloids kill cancer cells by interfering with genes and stopping the cells from reproducing themselves.

    Uses: Navelbine is used to treat advanced-stage breast cancer.

    How it's given: Navelbine is given intravenously.

    Additional information: Navelbine is made from the periwinkle plant.

    Side effects:

    low white blood cell counts
    numbness and tingling in the hands and feet
    nausea
    vomiting
    hair loss
    mouth sores
    hair changes
    diarrhea

    Here is another link with info: http://www.chemocare.com/bio/vinorelbine.asp

    Praying for you! Keep us
    Praying for you! Keep us updated!

    ♥ Noel

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