Doc says I only have a few weeks left

heblaj01 · 08-12-2006, 06:25 PM

Sherry,
Very sorry to read your post. But don't give up. In addition to the suggestions by StephN I would suggest you ask an other opinion from an onc & from a gastrointestinal specialist for the liver. There may be a way out of your predicament.

Tom · 08-12-2006, 08:04 PM

Dear Sherry,

I hate to bother you with questions right now, but could you please give us a few more details with regard to your current treatment, and the status of your BC? Where is it now exactly, besides the liver and where IN the liver?

You mentioned the compassionate use program NEAR you. Is it for Tykerb, and WHY can't you get it? Is it because you aren't close to a participating hospital? Please let us know some more of your particulars.

I will have friends pray for you as I await your reply.

Tom

sarah · 08-13-2006, 02:17 AM

Dear Sherry,
This is devastating news. Steph and Tom seem to have good leads. I was wondering what if you faxed/emailed your medical situation to an oncologist at one of the top hospitals? Sloan Kettering or UCLA - isn't Dr. Slamon there??? to get a good second opinion. Maybe you're being treated by a top hospital already but maybe another doctor could get more done for you. What about Iressa and Avastin??? There are many people on this site who were given no hope and yet they are still here and living good lives so I'm sure someone will come up with good ideas. I don't think your onc should be giving up on you if you're not ready to give up. Get another opinion from a top one someone far from your hospital. You're courageous and miracles do happen and sometimes docs are wrong. Prove them wrong.
love and big hug
sarah