Somebody Did Bury the VooDoo Doll

[kimblanchard]

OK Beth this is for you...good news does appear on this site. I got a call today form my ONC (Whom I am seeing tomorrow). She was so excited she couldn't wait. My last CAT showed a "75%" reduction. She said this is "unheard of in 6th line treatment". My total tumor sizes are back to sizes smaller than when I was diagnosed 17 months ago.

This is not a cure, but I sure bought a lot more time. So those of you that feel hopeless, look at me and say "there is still hope", because there is!!!! Don't give up, there maybe some good news right around the corner.

Take'n the misses out for a steak tonight.

jim

[Ry]

Oh wow! This is great news, I am soooo happy for you! Now I know Charleston has some great places to eat. I hope you pick something incredibly wonderful with a view of the water...and splurge on dessert.

Rochelle

[daggiesmom]

That's great news, Jim. You enjoy that steak!

Joanie

[kimblanchard]

Jim -

They found the right drugs for you. I am so excited for you. You're right - it is good news for all of us. I have had been through Tarceva, Iressa, and Vinblastine and Mitomicyn (sp). I am currently on Etopside (sp) although I know that I will not be on this for too long.

All I do know is that I have an eight year old son that I want to wake each morning and say I love you.

[TAnn]

Jim,

I am so happy for your news! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! I know how excited you must be and your doc too! You are right, never give up. I hope your time off (are you done w/chemo?) is restful and enjoyable.

TAnn

[mhutch1366]

Wa Hoooo!!!

You Go! Jim-Ben.

May you and your shadow fish for many more years....

XOXOXOXOX

Prayers , always,

MaryAnn

[cindi o'h]

Now this IS great news. It does happen...miracles do happen.

Congratulations, Jim. I am so very happy for you. I hope that they give you the tastiest steak of your life and that it is cooked just right!!

Love.

Cindi o'h

[Don Wood]

Alriiiiiiiiight, Jim! Celebrate, man!

[ginnyde]

Wow, Jim, we needed good news but you gave us great news. I am so happy for you and your family.

Remember a good red wine goes great with a great steak and is good medicine.

Keep this great news coming.

[kimblanchard]

Jim, I am so happy for you. I read your post to my husband, who is about to start his 4th line of treatment, so he shares your joy as well.

About the Voodoo Doll, I pulled out the pins and lets just say - I don't think that particular Voodoo Doll is going to be a problem any more.

Good news about the steaks, too. Margaret

[Snowflake]

Jim,

How WONDERFUL! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Like the quote goes, "I spent my money on wine, women and song - the rest, I wasted..."

Make sure you get something good for dessert - chocolate comes to mind...

xxoo,

Becky

[Wendy]

I love to hear great news like this!!

Thanks for sharing and reminding us that while there are peaks and valleys, there are alot of RAINBOWS too.

Wendy

[Frank Lamb]

Jim, Way to go.That is great news and I'm very happy for you.A steak celebration is very much in order.

You very much deserve this.You have been fighting very hard & never complained,or moaned,or groaned.When a person combines all these things with a great attitude, great results are very much deserved.

HATS OFF TO YOU.

[stand4hope]

WOOHOO JIM!!!!!!

I can't remember exactly what your post said when you had to start all this up again, but I do remember that it was very scary. This great news just made my day! I am SO excited for you.

Love,

Peggy

[kimmek]

Jim

This is so nice to hear. Im sure you and your missus deserve more than a dinner out, after all you have been thru. It just goes to show what can happen when no one gives up in the treatment. Awesome. Have a wonderful evening.

God Bless you

Kim

[Fay A.]

This is fantastic and much needed good news...for all of us!!!!

[Justakid]

Jim-

That's awesome , I stand corrected about all the doom and gloom! I am so glad for you! Keeping you in my prayers, maybe it will shrink away to nothing!

Started Tarceva today, I don't know why everyone elses Doc's don't put them on it!

[Nushka]

Jim,

I hope you and your wife have a wonderful night out. This is the best news I have heard in a long time. Congratulations! It does give all of us hope. I haven't heard you complain or "whine" at all, so I know you have a great attitude. You deserve great news.

Nina

[ken f.]

hi,

glad to see your encouraging post and i think you know from the replies that there are people pulling for you. whatever cocktail works, eh? may the current one be a fully appropriate and complete one for you!

i appreciate the desire for steak. but as i've been "ruminating" over causes and conditions lately, i wonder over whether "animal fat" created problems for many of us using this forum.

love, ken

[karenl]

Hey Jim

That is AWESOME news!! I am so happy for you. Thanks for sharing your good news - you give hope to us all.

Karen

[J.C.]

Jim,

Great news, but I wonder if it is the treatment or the

fishing that brings such good news.

Enjoy the meal and splurge.

J.C.

[Angie Daughter of Bill]

Jimben

Wonderful News!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you. You DESERVED a break!! After you have that steak, maybe you could take that sweet-faced little grandson of yours on a fishing trip. I'm sure that he would be all for it. Enjoy this news.........CELEBRATE!!!!!!

Thank you Lord for a prayer answered!!

In my thoughts and prayers~~~

Angie

[chloesmom]

Great news!!!! Enjoy this gift!

Cindy

[Addie]

WOW!! Just WOW!! This kind of news sure does merit a steak dinner...and I hope you enjoyed every last morsel!

Fabulous news, Jim. Keep it up! You are an inspiration.

[SBeth]

Jim,

Thank you for giving this board a GREAT early Christmas gift. Your post gave me goose-bumps. It feels so good to know that such wonderful things do happen and there is always hope right around the corner. I'm so very happy for you and your family. I'm betting thas was the best steak dinner you have ever eaten!

Love and prayers,