Saturday, June 12, 2010

New Chemo Regimen

Yesterday I started the 12 week chemo regimen of Taxol. I was going to have a second drug (carbo platinum) as well and then would have it also every 3rd week, but my doctor decided to wait on that drug because there is a clinical study opening up soon that is a new drug just specifically for women with triple negative breast cancer. It's a really exciting new drug that works really great. But, it is only given along with the carbo platinum drug. And if I was to have the carbo platinum drug now, I wouldn't be able to do the clinical study. So, anyway, long story short, I only had the Taxol yesterday and I have felt great yesterday and today! Hopefully I will feel great all of next week too because I go in for weekly treatments now! My doctor is still very pleased with the results of the chemo so far - still continual shrinkage of the tumors. We have been really happy with my doctor - God has definitely had His hand in this situation bringing us to the best doctors for me!

Anyway, thank you for continued prayers and encouragement!
Linda

6 comments:

  1. So happy to see continual good news here, Linda! Yay! I pray that you continue to feel great this week!

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  2. Way to go Linda!! I knew that between you and the Lord you were going to make it through this with flying colors. Remember that I love you!! Linnea

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  3. So happy that you feel good and that you may get a chance for the study. How exciting. We continue to pray for you and your fam. Love ya!
    :)

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  4. Our Sweet Linda, We are keeping you in our hearts and prayers! May God be with you during these treatments.

    We love you,
    Mom & Dad ^j^

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  5. Linda- you are so beautiful! I enjoyed your recital yesterday and I'm super proud of you. God is truly working in your life! I love you!
    Carmen

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