CancerCompass message board discussion started by Terryjoe on 3/7/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21761,0.htm Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I am starting Avastin treatment this coming Wednesday and was hoping to hear from others about their experiences with it. I had been taking Sutent 50 mg for 12 cycles (28 days/14 days) but in Feb. starting having severe pain my chest. A CAT scan showed a tumor in my left lung had grown from 1.4 cm to 2.4 cm in two months. Anyway, whatever info you can share is greatly appreciated.   Terryjoe Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Have you asked your doctor about Radio Frequency Ablation. Or have him refer you to a doctor who can do this prodecure. Live88 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT I have been taking Avastin along with Chemo drugs (Xeloda & Gemzar) for the past 8 months. So far it has kept me stable, and there have been no side effects form the Avastin.  I had a nephrectomy in Oct, 2005. I have tried Nexavar for 4 months (didn't work), then I tried Sutent for 18 months. It was successful until last July when I started to develop Pleural Effusions (fluid in the lining of my left lung).  After Thorasic surgery, the problem stayed at bay till very recently.  I expect we will be looking at a new treatment plan shortly. I think the Avastin kept the lymphnodes from growing as long as I have been taking it. Good luck !  D. J. Fivewould Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT DJ, Glad to hear you are hangin in there. Has your Dr. mentioned Torisel, my Dr . plans on my starting on this next week.Maybe I'll ask about Avistin? Just wondering which would be better. Take Care   Jon jorolo1 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Yes, Torisel is our likely next option if the Chemo doesn't stop progression.   D. J. Fivewould Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT My husband will be starting Torisel Tues. April 1st.He had taken Sutent for 9 cycles but the side effects were unbearable so the onocologist took him of it.Could you please tell us what to expect with Torisel you will have three weeks gone what have your side effects been in that period of time. My husband has to take it by intravenos once a week.Appreciate any info you can giveThank youJoni Jonim Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT