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12-31-2004, 12:54 PM

Hi Ragini -
Sorry to hear you still have some progression. Seems to be a very persistent tumor type.
I do kow that the Gemzar/Cisplatin combo has proven powerful against non-small cell lung cancers. Hope it knocks out those spots in your lungs as well as the others. Seem to recall some other women on this board having some success with these drugs. Maybe you could search this site for the old posts as they were carried over.
There is also a new trial in various locations in this country for taxane-resistent tumors. They are using Xeloda and Epothilone. The Epothilone may not be available in Singapore, but you might ask about it if your tumor is decided to be taxane resistent.
All the best wishes and sending some good thoughts for strength to get through this fork in the road.

12-31-2004, 12:54 PM	#2
_StephN_ Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Ragini - Sorry to hear you still have some progression. Seems to be a very persistent tumor type. I do kow that the Gemzar/Cisplatin combo has proven powerful against non-small cell lung cancers. Hope it knocks out those spots in your lungs as well as the others. Seem to recall some other women on this board having some success with these drugs. Maybe you could search this site for the old posts as they were carried over. There is also a new trial in various locations in this country for taxane-resistent tumors. They are using Xeloda and Epothilone. The Epothilone may not be available in Singapore, but you might ask about it if your tumor is decided to be taxane resistent. All the best wishes and sending some good thoughts for strength to get through this fork in the road.