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Progression on Latest CT Scan

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    • March 4, 2017 at 1:43 am
    Cindyco
    Participant

      Mom's CT shows progression to liver and lungs, in addition to her inguinal lymph nodes.  We are very devastated.

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        • March 4, 2017 at 7:15 am
        debwray
        Participant

          Hi Cindy,

          So sorry to hear this. Is there a plan B ? Or do you continue with keytruda ?

          Hang on in there  …one day a time….. The shock will wear off after a bit. Thinking of you all.

          Best wishes

          Deb

           

            • March 4, 2017 at 7:50 am
            Cindyco
            Participant

              We will find out the plan at an appointment on Monday, but we have to wait all weekend with this news.  She is now Stage 4.  I know that there is still treatment to go, but this was a big hit for us. 

            • March 5, 2017 at 12:05 pm
            maperny
            Participant

              Very sorry to read this.  I remember too well the day we found out Juan had progressed to Stage 4 in October 2014, it was a really hard blow so feeling for you.

              The good news is that if your Mum is well enough then she can get going on some aggressive treatment (ipi/nivo combo maybe?) which has shown such great results and so much easier while the mets are small (hoping so since just seen for first time).

              Good luck, you will feel better once you have a plan

              Maria

                • March 6, 2017 at 5:19 am
                Cindyco
                Participant

                  Hi Maria,

                  Thank you for your kind words.  We were very upset at first, but now focusing on how to move forward with treatment.  Unfortunately, my mom had to stop after one dose of ipi/nivo back in October, because she had bad colitis and hepatitis.  We were hoping that Keytruda would be milder.  We see Dr. Ribas tomorrow, and we're hoping he can get us back on track with treatment as soon as possible. 

                • March 6, 2017 at 5:08 am
                snow white
                Participant

                  Oh Man!!!!  I am so sorry to hear this.  Stage 4 stinks!!!!!  Hang in there, there is a lot of options still out there. The waiting is the worst part.  Stay strong!

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