Bad MRI results...

[BeansMama]

Hi Beansmama,
So sorry to hear of this setback, you have always struck me as a very positive person from your posts and I am sure that attitude will help you get over this, please God the new treatments will work. Sending you positive vibes from the Emerald Isle.

Regards
Macpudd

Thank you so much

[BeansMama]

I'm sorry about your bad news. I'm praying the avistin gets in there and kicks some ass. You are a warrior, praying for you.
Teri

Thank you so much

[BeansMama]

Damn!! Yes, this is upsetting! But, I have a good feeling that the Avastin will work. Love ya, Sally

Thank you Sally!!

[BeansMama]

So sorry to hear that beansmama! i really hope your tumor shrink with the new treatment. Folfori didnt work well for my mom either, I think it's not as effective as folfox. Im praying for you!

Thank you so much

[CRguy]

Heavy SUCKNITUDE on the scan results my friend ...

BUTT kicking back into it with a new plan IS good
here's hoping for shrinkage on the new mix

" Don't retreat ... RELOAD ! "

Cheers and Harmony
CRguy

[DarknessEmbraced]

BeansMama,

I'm so sorry to hear that!*hugs* How upsetting. I hope you find chemo that will shrink it so that you can have surgery!*hugs*

[BeansMama]

Heavy SUCKNITUDE on the scan results my friend ...

BUTT kicking back into it with a new plan IS good
here's hoping for shrinkage on the new mix

" Don't retreat ... RELOAD ! "

Cheers and Harmony
CRguy

Thanks CR! That is the attitude I am trying to find. I will kick this demons butt!

[BeansMama]

BeansMama,

I'm so sorry to hear that!*hugs* How upsetting. I hope you find chemo that will shrink it so that you can have surgery!*hugs*

Thank you so much DE!

[Marylandmaniac]

Wow I am so sorry to hear this. Hopefully this new cocktail will work or you can try immunotherapy. Have you taken turkey tail mushroom? It is a supplement you can buy from Amazon. There are so many good reviews on it and NIH has done trials with it for breast cancer with good results. I take it every day. I am not sure if it is just chemo or if it is chemo plus my supplements but I have responded very well to chemo. I take 4 to 6 grams a day. NIH has shown up to 10 grams is not toxic. My doctor is okay with me taking it.

I wish I could give you a big hug. Sending a virtual hug to you.

[Maia]

Dear BeansMama,
my previous post was written in a hurry. I re-read it now and I think I owe you an explanation --it sounds so dry! That's the last thing I wish for you to feel.
I have been reading your posts, since time ago. I feel like I know you from time ago --I only realise now that we never had interacted before. Your courageous search and your kind spirit towards others always make me look for them (your posts), to know how you're doing.
When I say "sorry", I mean exactly that, from the bottom of my heart; I usually don't write too long messages. I so wanted you to have the surgery you wanted now.
Since we never have interacted here, you probably don't know me (I'm not a patient, I have been just a caregiver). Maybe some old timer remember that, in my humble opinion, clinical trials with immunotherapy are not a last option but more the contrary. To that, add that, at the moment, immunotherapy for CRC seems to be more successful for those with mutations/ Lynch syndrome. Plus, I have been reading what a rough time you had/have with chemotherapy. So, with all that together in mind, please know that my question about if you considered an immunotherapy trial was *not* in the line of last ditch but, on the contrary, with the idea that maybe one unique dose of an immunotherapy could get rid of that lesion, or shrink it in a way that it becomes resectable. It was about using immunotherapy to aim at the same objective that chemotherapy is being used for.
(While I was writing this, I saw your reply to me : ) So glad to hear that your doc is looking for that immuno drug out of label! But maybe the new combo with Avastin will do the trick and you won't need that. )
I'm very hopeful you'll be NED --with surgery, or any other mean; you have not only surgeons but the finest doctors for radiofrequency ablation for the liver, at Duke, if it were feasible (if you're treated there). You have so many possibilities ahead, to get NED and maintain that way, you're only one spot from that! Strong thoughts flying your way. : )

[Steph20021]

Oh crap Beansmama! I know you have been patiently waiting and somhopeful for test surgery. I'm rooting for ya. Hope this cocktail,works and brings shrinkage for you!

[Ajane]

Sorry for your bad news, but I'm thinking Avastin will get in there and kick some butt!

[tarheelmom]

So sorry but lots of prayers that the new plan will work

[AbbyDoo]

Hi BeansMama,
sorry the last cocktail did not work, I hope and pray the new one will.

[BeansMama]

Wow I am so sorry to hear this. Hopefully this new cocktail will work or you can try immunotherapy. Have you taken turkey tail mushroom? It is a supplement you can buy from Amazon. There are so many good reviews on it and NIH has done trials with it for breast cancer with good results. I take it every day. I am not sure if it is just chemo or if it is chemo plus my supplements but I have responded very well to chemo. I take 4 to 6 grams a day. NIH has shown up to 10 grams is not toxic. My doctor is okay with me taking it.

I wish I could give you a big hug. Sending a virtual hug to you.

Thanks for the hug Maryland, I will have to look into the turkey tail and talk to my onc. I currently don't take any supplements for fear of a reaction with my blood thinner. I really should take the time to research what I can take and what I can't. If anything I would think it would help my body rebound from the chemo better.