Dad was just told that chemo is not working, and he should stop

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cswitz cswitz

Dad was just told that chemo is not working, and he should stop

by cswitz on Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:00 AM

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He's been on GEM for a few months , and it seemed to be helping with symptoms, he's feeling relatively good, got appetite back, and reduced pain, but results of CT show that tumor has grown, and drs. are telling him to stop the treatment.  We are devestated.  Any thoughts?
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Son_of_Mary_jo Son_of_Mary_jo

RE: Dad was just told that chemo is not working, and he should stop

by Son_of_Mary_jo on Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:00 AM

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My Mother has stage III Pancreatic Caner and is undergoing Chemo...if she was told to stop (that there is no chance), I would have her seek a second opinion!! That's just me...

 Are you at a leading cancer-prevention hospital/care center? If sot, I would seek one out in or around your area.

 GOOD LUCK and keep your head up!!!

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Oncrx Oncrx

RE: Dad was just told that chemo is not working, and he should stop

by Oncrx on Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:00 AM

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tumor growth while on treatment means the treatment isnt working.  No need to continue.  However there should be other options.  What have they discussed with you?
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missing_a_loved_one missing_a_loved...

RE: Dad was just told that chemo is not working, and he should stop

by missing_a_loved_one on Tue Aug 14, 2007 12:00 AM

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I would get a second opinion, but the other doctor may say the same thing.  If the tumor grew during treatment, then it may not be working.  My heart goes out to you and your family.  Keep us posted
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Vicksheart Vicksheart

RE: Dad was just told that chemo is not working, and he should stop

by Vicksheart on Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:00 AM

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  Check out the Mayo Clinic and the trial that they are doing with Rexin G.

The pancreatic cancer patient must have tried Gemcitibine first to be considered in the trial.  It sounds promising.  

 Here is the website.  http://clinicaltrials.mayo.edu/clinicaltrialdetails.cfm?tria

 

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