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simplyklb
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Location: Near Kansas City MO
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 Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject: Alimta Did not Work..... |
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Hi All,
Mom had a CT scan this morning... We got the results this afternoon. Two rounds of Alimta did not work for her.  Her original lung tumor grew by 5 mm and the lymph nodes near her aortic arch grew another 1 cm. Now we are going to try Tarceva. Onc wants her to do it for two months and then do scans after that. We are waiting to make sure that the insurance will cover Tarceva. If not, our cancer center will help us pursue other avenues in order to get Tarceva paid for.
I would like to hear about others' experiences with Tarceva.
Kristi wishing her mom's cancer was not sooo stubborn!!!!
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Dad - Andy, 70, diagnosed with SCLC in May 2008
2/20/38 - 10/15/08 Fly high, Dad!
Mom - Jackie, 67, diagnosed with NSCLC in May 2008 |
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thinkpink
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Joined: 12 May 2009
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| Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: Alimta Did not Work..... |
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Hi Kristi,
I'm also wishing that the darn Alimta woulda done the trick. I don't know anything about the Tarceva, but I'm sure those that do will chime in soon.
But I am sending unending prayers up for you and your mom, and even the insurance company  , so the Tarceva will work miracles, and the next scan will give us the results that we're looking for!!!!
tp
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73 yo mother - 29 year breast cancer survivor, radical mastectomy with no radiation and no chemo and no recurrence.
Presented to the ER on April 14, 2009 with pleural effusion and pericardial effusion. Diagnosed on April 17th with stage IV adenocarcinoma NSCLC with mets to the lumbar spine. Began chemotherapy on May 1st- Carboplatin and Alimta plus Zometa for bone mets.
To read a summary of our journey: http://cancerforums.net/about12486.html |
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simplyklb
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Location: Near Kansas City MO
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| Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:18 am Post subject: Re: Alimta Did not Work..... |
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Thanks for the prayers, tp! They are very much appreciated. 
Kristi
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Dad - Andy, 70, diagnosed with SCLC in May 2008
2/20/38 - 10/15/08 Fly high, Dad!
Mom - Jackie, 67, diagnosed with NSCLC in May 2008 |
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HulaMom
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Joined: 06 Jan 2009
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Location: Makaha, Hi
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| Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 4:13 am Post subject: Re: Alimta Did not Work..... |
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neither worked for me but we all are different
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47 YOA female. NSCLC IV Squamous cell. dx 7/07. Radiation, chemo (carboplatin/Taxotere). Cancer free 3/08! Cancer mets to liver 12/08. Started Tarceva 1/26/09-4/10/09, liver tumor tripled in size. Started Alimta. Down to 84 pounds! Stopped Alimta and started Gemzar on 5/2. Stopped chemo went into HospiceJuly 24 2009, with prognosis of 3, maybe 4 months left. |
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simplyklb
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| Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Alimta Did not Work..... |
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Hi Tracy,
You are on my mind a lot lately! How are you doing?
Kristi
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Dad - Andy, 70, diagnosed with SCLC in May 2008
2/20/38 - 10/15/08 Fly high, Dad!
Mom - Jackie, 67, diagnosed with NSCLC in May 2008 |
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