kimblanchard Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 That's great news, Jim. You enjoy that steak! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Wa Hoooo!!! You Go! Jim-Ben. May you and your shadow fish for many more years.... XOXOXOXOX Prayers , always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 Alriiiiiiiiight, Jim! Celebrate, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 This is fantastic and much needed good news...for all of us!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken f. Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Great news!!!! Enjoy this gift! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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