[quote=KathyM]She's not a candidate for Cisplatin due to having one kidney, so they'll try Carbotaxol? Anybody heard of that?[/quote]

Hi Kathy, it will be a hard time for your mother but we do not have too many choices here. Carbo Taxol is a combination chemotherapy of Carboplatin and Taxane (Docetaxel or Paclitaxel). Cisplatin is avoided here because of pre-existing kidney disease. As doctor mentioned she surely has to put up atleast 10 lbs to be able to cope up with this agressive treatment. Go through the forum to find out what all you can give her to achieve this target.

All the best. I agree with Charm, so my sincere request is to discuss with doctor about their intent here.