Hi There
I mention a while back that the Cancer had returned and was slowly spreading after just 2 months after Cist & Etop reduced the Cancer by about 1/3..
We had decided on the 3 drug CAV Regiment..(Cyclophosphamide,Doxorubican or Adriamycin,Vincristine).
I had rec'd 2 regiments of these ,then a scan last thursday to check for any results..
Well It did go as planned to receive the 3rd regiment yesrday,,
Because the CAV is (As we all feel) working very very well!!!
My Dr.Indicated (with a smile) that so far ..that not only has this stopped the spreading but also has reduced this 2nd line spreading too!The spreading is stopped and is being reduced further than the 1/3 reduction in the first line treatment!After just 2 sessions(and of course now a third (from yesterday)...
I would like to say that We have been Truly Blessed with this! Truly Truly Blessed...I hope by passing this along others can ask about this as a second line treatment for re-currance in EX SCLC..I am being treated at Sloan Kettering in NYC..
As my Dr has said..This is certainly not for ever..There are many hurtles ahead ..and they will come..Yet this is a great response..I am shy about things because this disease is so fast spreading and so unfare to all of us who have it and are careing for someone that has..But just for now I am so pleased that I have been Blessed this way..
Never Never Give Up..
Thanks For all The Support
Dan
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Results After 2 rounds of CAV For Second Line Treatment
- By 8wall
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 6:35 am · 15 replies
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- By firelady1968
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 7:27 am
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Congratulations Dan, thanks for the happy tears this morning.....I need news like this....How wonderful? I share these stories with my dad and family....it keeps us all going.......You are right this is a very unfair disease...But through the work of people like you and my dad they are going to find things that work because you never give up............Thank YOU,Michelle
- By DWSC
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 7:37 am
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Dan,
I'm so glad for you! You are such an inspiration to others - thank you for sharing your story and giving me even more hope for my mom! I'll keep you in my thoughts. Stay strong!
- By Christine_D
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 8:21 am
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Dan
Thank you for sharing this amazing, awesome news!
Wishing you much continued success on this!
Christine
- By bavarianwench
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 9:48 am
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Hi Dan, That is fantastic!!
I will forward this to my family
members. My mother has ex sclc. Thanks for sharing this exciting news. best warm wishes, Veronika
- By StacieK
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 10:22 am
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GREAT NEWS DAN!!!! Sending lots of prayers your way for continued great results!
Stacie
- By debra1
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 4:53 pm
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Good News!.........I also have SCLC and love having options that have worked for others when mine comes back. I get in trouble from family and friends for saying "when it comes back" but I know the odds and I just want to be prepared. I had not heard of this CAV Regiment so thanks for sharing.
- By Daughter816
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 6:30 pm
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I am so happy for you and to hear that CAV is working!!
We were just at Sloan last night when the dr. recommended CAV as a third line treatment for my Dad.
We are seeing Dr.Pietenza. I LOVE HER!!!
Anyway she recommended Topetecan as the second line treatment for my Dad,which he will be starting in two weeks as soon as his WBR is done.
Dr P also mentioned a clinical trial which is out of phase II called arumbicin(spelling??) It is out of Johns Hopkins University,you should look into it,she had mentioned that it is very promising.
She is also conducting a different clinical trail herself as well. It is only in Phase I but could be worth a shot.
KEEP FIGHTING!! There are people who are looking for cures everyday for this bastard and one day they are going to find it!!
The goal is to control this disease and it looks like you are doing a hell of a good job doing that!! Congratulations to you!!
I will keep praying for that miracle that we all need!!
D
- By princess_bonsai
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 8:38 pm
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I am so proud of you. And will be there for you all the way. See you in July, princess-bonsai
- By kq182
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 8:44 pm
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Dan, thanks for sharing, I pray you have continued good results with your treatment. Keep up the fight, you are doing great!!~ Karen
- By loni319
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 8:53 pm
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that is so wonderful i am so excited for you... keep it up and go on enjoying every single minute...
- By reb8
- Posted June 11, 2009 at 9:51 pm
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What wonderful and joyous news. I pray that you will have continued success with your treatment!
- By 8wall
- Posted June 12, 2009 at 7:13 am
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Thank-you all for your responses..Our postings are intended to help one another in our battles with this dreaded disease..It realy truly helps us patients,as well as caregivers & family members.This is so helpful to our battle for longevity..
If just one part or segment here helps us gain longevity for even a few more months..Well then i'm pleased..But more important it is giving me such a better frame of mind "During" my on going battle.
Thank-You All Once Again..
Oh also welcome to our group my Sister..Who has been so helpfull..also travels a great distance to continue to help and keep our family life joyfull,(And help with my new Bonsai Plant Adventure! ha)You may have recognized her little un-orthodoxed first posting "Princess_Bonsai" Ha..Lu Ya Sis
- By RiaRia
- Posted June 12, 2009 at 7:25 am
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Hi Dan: My heart is happy today to hear of your success with the CAV. you are sooo right - you must never give up, fight and finish strong. You are an inspiration. I can feel you and your family's relief today. Hugs to you all.
maria
- By Nova_Scotia
- Posted June 12, 2009 at 7:43 am
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Dan! Nova Scotia is Doing the Happy Dance For You Today, and I do mean the whole Province, (Now an NDP government in case you have not heard.) I have been waiting for your post and I am so very Happy my fellow Bleunoser. 1 Hurdle at a time. You & Your Family must be so very relieved. Celebrate your success and give my best to all. Stay Strong..
Your Fellow Bluenoser
Bev
- By Tmc
- Posted June 17, 2009 at 8:19 am
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Wonderful news!!! God bless you and may you continue to have successful treatments.
Tera
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