My apologies for my recent absence from our little community – there are two reasons.
Firstly, I was quite deeply offended at the recent unnecessarily heavy-handed manner in which the powers that be dealt with our “offensive” behaviour – I think they maybe should recognise the specific circumstances that bring us together in this place and cut us a little slack…
Secondly, whilst all of that palava was unfolding, I was also going thru the Scanxiety nightmare of my 9 month test & scans and whilst the CT Thorax/Abdo/Pelvis report was Stable Mable, the CT Brain reported 3 mets which, as many of you know, in late-stage SCLC usually signifies the beginning of the end…
And so it probably is but my Oncs are not letting me go without a proper “tear-up” as the proposed new treatment is RT Brain (planning session next Weds at CUH), followed by a second go on the original chemo of Carboplatin/Etopside (which apparently is effective at crossing the brain/body threshold) and continuing with the Atezolizumab. He even said that there are “other” possible treatments after that…
It is quite interesting in that SCLC is usually not treated with Atezo and coupled with the incredible response since diagnosis, my onc said that all normal bets are off because this is new territory, even for them… We’ll see…
Much Love & Huge Hugs
Stay Strong
SiT
You've got to laugh at this one, I needed a new nappy when I read it! Nice one SiT.
SiT that reminds me of one of my all time favourite films, well any Hugh Grant film is a winner for me, but I love Mickey blue eyes. If you have seen it you will know the "eat the cookie" scene.
And how can that possibly be suitable Chelle. I looked it up to become au fait with your post and was inundated with terrible language.?
And I looked up to you as a Champion!
Does that mean you’ve never watched it Norberry. It’s hilarious, you will need your nappy.
And look up to me? I’m only 5’4
I must admit it did seem funny. I will check with La Norbette who controls what is suitable for me to watch. She is the same height as you but is very fierce and doesn't like me having too much fun so I am not hopeful.
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