stand4hope Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Good News just in time for Christmas! As many of you know hubby received a report that he had 2 new brain mets that would have brought him back up to 6 (which was down from 8 ). The good news is that the radiologist screwed up big time (THANK GOD!) and those 2 mets are not new - they are 2 of the old mets. They are still relatively small and have not changed in size or intensity. WE ARE THRILLED! Also, I do think he will be switching him to Tarceva. We will find out tomorrow. We discussed his overall diagnosis with the radiation onc who confirmed that his status compared to his diagnosis is incredible and above average. Hubby told him: "And I intend for it to stay that way!" P.S. As I type this I am very aware that there are many of you reading this who do not have such good news. I want you to know that I am mindful of your pain, and I hope that this post does not cause you more sadness wondering why it couldn't be or wasn't your loved one. It's a hard decision sometimes to know whether to post things like this, but I do think that good news like this is incredibly encouraging to hundreds of people who read this board, so it is for them, and you too, that I post. If you are having a sad time, and have been here long enough, I hope you know me well enough by now to know that I genuinely feel your pain. All my love to everyone, and thank you so much for your continued support and prayers. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Oh Peggy Oh Peggy Oh Peggy...I am so happy for you! I don't know what else to say except to tell you that your post of this GREAT NEWS has made my entire day and night! Thank you so much for sharing! Love and prayers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy, This is truly wonderful news. How could that radiologist make such a mistake???? Well, now you can breath a little easier this holiday and enjoy it much more. Please know that I am so happy for your good news. It is good to know that at lease SOME of us are getting good news! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brm1949 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy, we need to hear positive news, don't apoligize for giving hope. This is a tough disease and anything that takes the sting out of it helps. I too feel for those who are suffering but we need to hear there is hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Well, Peggy, if someone is going to royally "F" up, it sure is nice for it to be on THIS side, huh? Great news! Guess you got that perfect gift for the man who has everything - a little less of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 What's that sound? Oh....I know....it's a big sigh of relief!! Peg, don't apologize for sharing good news. We all want to have good news to share...and it does give hope to everyone to know that mistakes happen and what SEEMS like bad news can sometimes turn into good news!! This will no doubt make the holidays a little more relaxed and special. Please enjoy!! We all know how big your heart is...and that you would wish good news for everyone here, every day, if it were in your power to do so. There's nothing wrong with you getting a little good news yourself and sharing it or relishing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy- What an incredibly thoughtful, sensitive post. You are a very special presence on this board. I'm THRILLED for your news! Keep hanging in there! Merry Christmas and wishes for the best possible New Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy,that's an AWESOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT.I'm very happy for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy, That is great news! I am very excited for you both. Please, please don't you or anyone else ever feel that they can't post good news for fear of making anybody else feel bad. Believe me, everytime we hear something positive it gives hope to all of us! Now go enjoy your holidays! That's an order! CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 SUCH GOOD NEWS!!! I THANK YOU for sharing this good stuff. I need to hear that good stuff is happening right now... It means a tremendous amount to me that you did share this with us. It gives me hope too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy, I guess he misread the scans as badly as you had....! Whew...can you believe it? Are you pinching yourself? Is hubby pinching you? All of these goings on seem like it was meant to be. No more secrets...the two of you on the same page, and a big ole reprieve. Congratulations! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Such wonderful news. You must be so happy and relieved. We all are! I know exactly what you mean about being concerned when posting good news, as you worry others who have not had good news recently will feel even sadder. We LOVE to hear good news, so let's hope there's more to share in 2005. Jana xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted December 22, 2004 Author Share Posted December 22, 2004 I guess he misread the scans as badly as you had....! Yeah, but, I don't get paid for being a dummy! LOL! Well, actually, maybe I do! I'm really not mad at this yo-yo because I just have too smiles all over my face, and I'm so glad it was a mistake. BUT, I do hope the oncologists let him or her know how much grief was caused and that he/she should have double checked something so profound as new growth before making that report. We are a very strong, united couple (even though we snip-snap at each other a bit LOL!), and we really bonded together this past weekend and just had a good time, but someone else could have been extremely devastated. I shudder to think what someone not-so-stable could have done or how they would have felt. I went to to the store on the way home and bought him 3 GREAT BIG FAT RIB EYES for Christmas - his favorite! and peanut butter cups for his sock! How fun is this anyway? Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Great news, Peggy! Have a super Christmas holiday. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 There ya go, a great reason to do a Happy Dance! Oh Peggy, that is so wonderful! I am thrilled by your great news! I need to read good news like that it gives me hope! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 WOO HOO!!!!!!!! That is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing Peggy :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbara w Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 We need to hear good news! Thanks for sharing - now go and enjoy this holiday season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy - WOO HOO - great great news. I am so excited for you and your hubby. One could not ask for a better present. Thanks for sharing and you be careful on those snowy roads (again I am jealous - I want a white Christmas sooooo bad ) tomorrow. We are heading to Indiana on the 26th to visit hubby's grandmothers - we will be in Evansville - Is that close to you? Much Love, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy, This is certainly the best news for celebrating Christmas. My question: don't your husband's feet feel icky with peanut butter cups in his socks? Peggy, everyone on this site wants every bit of good news posted. This is what gives us all hope - and hope is sooooooo important. But, we need to post the not so good news too. As a caregiver (and I am sure for the survivors) if the news was not terrific I needed the support and love that I got from you all here. But I still prefer GOOD NEWS. I am very happy for you and Don. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 That's fantastic Peggy! So glad! Happy Holidays! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 This is GREAT news Peggy. I know i need and want to hear the good things in everyone's life. As someone said that is where the hope comes from. I dont think this forum would be what it is, if we only posted the bad and sad. Dont feel guilty, we are happy for you and hubby!!! God has blessed you Merry CHristmas Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K and Kids Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I personally feel that good news is always welcome and I am so glad to hear it from your family. That is wonderful and I wish you all the best and will keep you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Peggy, Good news, always welcome, it always help others in their time of need, next time may be their turn, it also allert people to mistakes that can be made. Just in time for Xmas, enjoy and spoil that man. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patut Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Wow…what a neat post! I am so happy to read this and wish you an excellent holiday! Cyndy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 This is just great news! Keep up the good work and have a wonderful Christmas celebration. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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