swillis@ix.netcom.com wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Mom had her first chemo today (Taxotere/Carboplatin). She's in a
> clincial study at the South Bay Oncology and Hematology Group in
> Campbell, CA. We were told so far there are only 4 patients (including
> mom) in this study and two are really doing great. They are only
> accepting a total of 20 in this study. Mom had been taking several
> vitamins (Selenium, St. John's wort, shark's cartilage, E-tea, vit B-6,
> B-12, E) all week to prepare. I must say that since she was diagnosed
> with nsclc, stage IIIb, in November, she has never had the burst of
> energy she had last night. Usually she would just sit in a chair with a
> hooded sweater on and close her eyes. She could barely walk and was
> always too tired to do anything. Last night she was laughing, walked a
> lot around the house, and I was shocked when I saw her go behind my
> couch and bend over to pick up a blanket one of the kids had thrown
> there. I don't know if it was the vitamins or not, but I'm going to have
> her continue taking them. The day before chemo she took Decadron (2
> tablets in a.m. and 2 tablets in p.m.) and she will continue to take
> this for a total of three days. The onco said this is to help reduce
> edema. Her chemo time lasted two hours. She will now go in daily for
> seven days to get a Neupagen(?) shot. I was really surprised that she
> had no adverse reaction to today's treatment (I heard so many stories
> about patients getting so sick). She's really taking this a lot better
> than I thought. We are just praying that this will help. So far the
> cancer is only in the left lung (3 spots) has not spread any further
> than the fluid surrounding the lung. Thanks to all for all the great
> advice and support.
>
> To: Glee S. - Yes Dr. Porzig is still at this clinic. We were told that
> he is a very popular oncologist there. Mom's oncologist is Dr.
> Schechter.
>
> Shirley
Dear Shirley,
I was so glad to read about how well your Mom is responding and handeling
things. It is so important to keep that energy and spirit high. I will
continue to keep you both in my prayers. Thanks for the good news.
God Bless,
John
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