ValleyRD Mailing List: Update on Sue Lane's Condition

[Bob Heiser (w7ikt]

Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids' Cancer,
Bob & Carol Heiser
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From: Gene Severance

To: Gene Severance

Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 7:45 AM

Subject: FW: Update on Sue Lane's Condition

 

 

Update on Sue?s Condition June 29, 2010:

 

Since learning of her pancreatic/ampullary cancer in early January, Sue has continued to look good and to have a good attitude and the treatments have continued to push back the tumors.

 

During six cycles of Xelox chemotherapy, her tumor markers and CT scans have indicated a significant reduction in the growth of cancer.  During this time she has experienced and conquered most side effects and remains in relatively good health, with a weakened condition being the most persistent, due to low red blood cells.

 

But now, chemotherapy appears to be less effective!  Recent tests at MD Anderson show a dramatic rise in tumor markers and CT Scans show a worsened cancer condition.

These findings are a shock to Sue and her family;  everything seemed to be going in the right direction. 

 

Sue and Jack just returned from a 10-day trip to Yellowstone and the Teton mountains.  Sue had a great time with no ill effects.  They drove 700 miles, seeing all kinds of wonderful nature scenes and events. (DVD slide shows are available; just ask).

 

During the past few weeks Sue has experienced some blood infection which was controlled with medication.  Also she complains occasionally of mild pain in her upper abdomen. And she has had the continual ?icky? feeling while actually taking chemotherapy drugs.

 

Other than that, she appears to be completely normal.  The MDA doctor said she looks the same now as when he first saw her in January. 

He said the tumors are ?resistant to treatment?. And he suggested that she stop taking the current chemo drugs.

He recommended changing to a different chemo therapy.  He offered two alternatives:

1.  Gemzar and Irinotecan (preferred).

2.  Zelox and Irinotecan (same as before plus new drug).

 

Plans are being formulated at Atlanta Cancer Center to begin this new treatment and she will go back to MDA in August.

 

Sue?s attitude is ?one day at a time? and she would love to hear from you.

She needs your prayers now even more than ever!

 

 

Thanks,    

       Jack Lane
Jack & Sue Lane,
 

2208 McCurdy Rd. Stone Mountain, GA 30087
770 939 4579  -  JackDLane [at] att.net