Has anyone heard of the chemo drug, Alimta?

[crecco]

  Just curious if anyone has heard of the chemo drug Alimta. I am starting new chemo again tomorrow and my Dr has not decided on what to go with. He is making up his mind between Topotecan (which I have had before and it did absolutely nothing) or Alimta, which his nurse tells me is fairly new. Either one he decides on he is planning on using with Avastin.
  I am not sure about Topo as when I was on it before my counts continued to rise the whole time. But I was on it alone. He is wondering if it might work better when combined with Avastin. I also am not sure about the Alimta as I have never heard of it. I did look it up on chemocare and it says it is normally used for mesothelioma and lung cancer. I am wondering if he is considering that since my last CT showed some fluid in my lungs.
  Just wondering though. I will find out tomorrow and let you know what he decides. I will also ask about the Alimta.
In the mean time I just wondered if any of you had heard of it or been on it.
   Chris

[nyc lady]

Chris - I have never heard of it....but, I wanted to just tell you that I am keeping everything crossed that whatever cocktail they give you gets rid of all the cancer cells.

I am sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
Love,
Pam

[JC145]

Chris ..

I've heard of it, but don't know much about it.  It's not that new as the drug reps visited with my former employers for quite a few years.  

Good luck .. God Bless

Judy

[lucymullis]

Hi Chris,
I have a friend that is on this now.  Too soon to know if it's working, tho.  Her doc is from Duke and she had a consult at Carolina and they both suggested it.  She says it is manageable.