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wonderingalice
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Since my mom's recurrence of Stage III UPSC in December, we have not had a break from bad news and complications.
Wednesday she had a CT scan to monitor the effect of the new chemo and...
THE SCAN SHOWS IMPROVEMENT!!!
This is the most wonderful day. I was so scared to find out the results.
I think it is important to note that the chemo she's getting now is very new, her cancer was resistant to carbo/taxol. The current drug is ixabepilone, brand name Ixempra, first approved for metastatic breast cancer. It has really been taking a toll, she did well with the carbo/taxol and radiation but this one is hard-hitting. Apparently it is hitting the CANCER hard, making it all seem worth it.
Wishing you all hope and encouragement,
~Al.
Wednesday she had a CT scan to monitor the effect of the new chemo and...
THE SCAN SHOWS IMPROVEMENT!!!
This is the most wonderful day. I was so scared to find out the results.
I think it is important to note that the chemo she's getting now is very new, her cancer was resistant to carbo/taxol. The current drug is ixabepilone, brand name Ixempra, first approved for metastatic breast cancer. It has really been taking a toll, she did well with the carbo/taxol and radiation but this one is hard-hitting. Apparently it is hitting the CANCER hard, making it all seem worth it.
Wishing you all hope and encouragement,
~Al.
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Yeah!Cecile Louise said:Woohooo!
A most wonderful day, indeed! Thanks for sharing this excellent news and for giving us the name of the new drug being used. It sounds very promising! May this be the just the first of many wonderful days to come for you both.
Hugs,
Cecile
Congrats! You know we can all have hope. Part of the journey is to be positive and know we'll get thru the tough times and smile on the other side of happiness!!
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Hip Hip Horray!Ro10 said:Al what wonderful news
So glad your Mom got good results from her CAT scan. You both have to be so happy. Enjoy this wonderful day. Sorry to hear the new drug is hard on your Mom though. I too wish you hope and encouragement. In peace and caring.
I am so glad to hear that the new drug is working! You and mom will be in my prayers! keep us posted. -
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