SharKats Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Hi Everyone, Received my latest brain scan results and it showed NED. Naturally I was elated and incredibly relieved. I still have 2 more "doses" of chemo and one is 2 days before Thanksgiving so I'm gonna have the metal turkey taste - yuck. I don't think many people believed the Campstar and Taxol would breach the blood/brain barrier but evidently it's working in close to 30% of patients with brain mets from lung cancer. My 2nd opinion oncologist would have had me on WBR immediately upon finding the mets - my main onc insisted on chemo before resorting to any brain radiation. Two different schools of thought from two top onc's. I am very happy but it's a "cautious" happy - I don't ever want my feet knocked out from under me like I did the last time I had NED that lasted all of 6 weeks. So I shall take each day as it comes and rejoice in the fact that God has seen fit for me to still be here almost one year after my dire initial diagnosis. I wish all of you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. I know that it can be difficult to find joy in a holiday when you or a loved one are expending all your time and energy fighting "the beast". But I do think we should take a little time out and count our blessings. There are probably many more than we realize. BEST WISHES, ONE AND ALL - and God bless you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 CONGRATS to you and your husband. I am so happy for you. Have a great holiday season and I will be talking to you soon. God Bless Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Oh Sweetie, that is wonderful news! I am happy Dancing for you! NED is wonderful! I hope he hangs around longer this time! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 That is great news.Celebrate.Also you never know,this time last year I was in the middle of chemo and radiation treatments and as sick as I always got somehow had a great Thanksgiving day and dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Shar...this is fabulous news. I'm so happy to read it!! It's wonderful to "hear" the optimism in your comments....and the humor (metal turkey taste? ) Happy Thanksgiving to you, too and I'm so delighted that you'll have the added blessing of NED to count this year. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyCW Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Sharlene, this is such great news! Now we all have one more big thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! BeckyCW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 19, 2004 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Love that NED! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 20, 2004 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Sharlene, That is just terrific news!!!! Have a wonderful Turkey Day Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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