Sutent Is Working!

Hi all -

   My mom has been on Sutent for 3 cycles now and just had a cat scan.  Her results revealed that the tumors in her lungs have significantly reduced in size and some has disappeared, her liver tumors have almost all disappeared and the one on her pancreas is unchanged right now.  She is continuing another three cycles of 2 weeks on and 1 week off.  Sutent does work and the side effects are tolerable.

 - Melissa 

On 3/2/2008 Missy102677 wrote:

Hi all -

   My mom has been on Sutent for 3 cycles now and just had a cat scan.  Her results revealed that the tumors in her lungs have significantly reduced in size and some has disappeared, her liver tumors have almost all disappeared and the one on her pancreas is unchanged right now.  She is continuing another three cycles of 2 weeks on and 1 week off.  Sutent does work and the side effects are tolerable.

 - Melissa 

Hi Melissa,

Thats so wonderful to know. My father has his right kidney removed due to RCC. Now doctors are suggesting to take Stutent (25mg) each day for atleast a month.

We are all anxious about the outcome- we thought radiotherapy should have been better. Could you please share the experience that your mom underwent after taking this drug, side effects etc. Also the dosage amount if you remember.

Thanks so much. Eagerly wating for the response as he needs to start this soon.

~Good Bless

Abhijit  

On 3/2/2008 Missy102677 wrote:

Hi all -

   My mom has been on Sutent for 3 cycles now and just had a cat scan.  Her results revealed that the tumors in her lungs have significantly reduced in size and some has disappeared, her liver tumors have almost all disappeared and the one on her pancreas is unchanged right now.  She is continuing another three cycles of 2 weeks on and 1 week off.  Sutent does work and the side effects are tolerable.

 - Melissa 

On 3/3/2008 andjelija wrote:

 

On 3/2/2008 Missy102677 wrote:

Hi all -

   My mom has been on Sutent for 3 cycles now and just had a cat scan.  Her results revealed that the tumors in her lungs have significantly reduced in size and some has disappeared, her liver tumors have almost all disappeared and the one on her pancreas is unchanged right now.  She is continuing another three cycles of 2 weeks on and 1 week off.  Sutent does work and the side effects are tolerable.

 - Melissa 

I am contemplating taking Sutent. I have lost a kidney and had a lumpectomy off my spine.  I have a tumor in my lung.  My big concern is side effects.  I am pretty healthy otherwise.  Your email has helped in the decision.  I have two people for and two against so I'm looking for a tie breaker.  Any infomation from anyone would give me some peace of mind

Thanks

Fran in Canada

We are all happy for you. This is a great news. Best luck, ana

John are you finding the drug tough to take.  I am supposed to start soon.  Have lost a kidney and had a tumor removed from my spine and some radiation.  Have a tumor on right lung now and they are suggesting Sutent

Fran in Canada