CancerCompass message board discussion started by sammy1 on 5/18/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,24151,0.htm Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My brother had one lung removed in october do to asbestoes.he had 4 treatments ofpremetrexed and cisplatin.he has started to have fluid buildup in stomach and lung-he now has a drain at each site.drains about 1 liter a day--his weight now is 140lbs from 180.his oncologist says that chemo didnt work-- he is also on protein drinks to help maintain his food intake -was als otaking marijuana pills to help.Has anyone had any success with another combo of chemo drugs? My brother is only 48 years old with two little boys-he wants to live for them .thank you in advance with any information you can offer.    sammy1 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT