Dear Lynne,
There are so many new drugs out, there is something for everyone. I went to all the doctor's appointments with my mother. I contacted the Cancer Research and received all information on these new clinical trials and what they are using. They sent me a LOT of info. I took this info. to the oncologist. They (at first) said they couldn't do radiation and there was no new medicine. I showed them all the information I had and they changed their whole attitude. I kept asking, "why not radiation." I insisted to speak with a radiologist and they went ahead and did the radiation. The treatment my mother is on is what the doctor saw on the clinical trial. It is a drug for breast cancer that they are using on stomach cancer patients now. She will receive her last round next month. My mother is only 56 years old. She was diagnosed 2 years ago and it is amazing to see that in a matter of 2 years the new stuff they have. They have given her a pill that helps increase appetite. She has gained 8 lbs and they give her medicine to help with the nausea that works very well for her. My point is, it is going to be up to you to do the reasearch and don't give up!!!! Let me know how things go. (I can't remember what the drug my mom is taking, but I will ask her and let you know). Stay strong and God Bless.