SBeth Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Hi Everyone, Well, we did the battery of tests last Thursday and Friday. Thursday Bill had a chest CT and bone scan and then on Friday he had his brain MRI. We got the results of the brain MRI immediately and it was very good news. The two remaining "spots" on his brain continue to shrink and the neurologist was very pleased. We were relieved to say the least as his tremors and stability on his feet have worsened a great deal lately. The neurologist seems to think it is one of the many anticipated side effects from the WBR. Anyway, we heard the words shrinkage and we took off afterwards for a celebration and spent the weekend in Amish Country (Holmes County, Ohio) and it was absolutely beautiful. Today we met with the oncologist to get the results of the chest CT and bone scan and they weren't as good. The bone scans find that the "activity" in the 6th (and now 7th) rib have significantly increased. The chest CT states suspicious metastatic disease in his left lung. His pain contintues to intrude on our happy times and he is having more difficulty managing it but you would never know it to see him. He's incredible. We continue to fight this disease, but are not allowing it to take up any more time in our life than we have to. Our one year celebration pool party is Sunday...here in Cincinnati...all are welcome! I understand, from my husband, this is going to be the Mother of all pool parties! Love and prayers to all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Wish I could come to the pool party, 'cause you guys will have a good one, I'm sure! gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Beth, We will be there................look for us.........you will know us by our smiles for you. We understand everything you write, we live it. We care and we are so glad for your party to look forward to.... Thank you for your example and your spirit. Love Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 I am sorry the reports weren't better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 I'm very sorry to hear that about the ct and bone scan Beth. Prayers that things will turn around for the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Here is to two incredible people!!!!! What courage, strength, and atttitude (addietude) you both have. I am praying for marked improvement on those nasty results so you guys can get on with the party of life. You seem to have found the secret of life's enjoyment already. Wishing, hoping, praying for MANY more years for you both to enjoy each other and life. Holding you both in my thoughts and prayers. AND looking forward to that party! I will be the one in the "sensible" bathing suit with a SKIRT!!!!! (((HUGS))), Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Have a great pool party, you two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Have a good pool party, will try to make it next year for the repeat. J.c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana_W Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Great news about the brain scan. Sorry to read about the other results. Jana xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Wish all your news was positive, not just some of it. Hope the not as positive news turns around soon. Have a fabulous pool party -- wish I could come but we already have plans for the weekend. Gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 CHUNKY DUNKIN' AT BETH'S HOUSE! (ain't no way I could go skinny dippin' in MY shape - and yes, round IS a shape!) Sorry the results weren't rosier, but glad your outlook is. Into every life a little rain must fall - I prefer to dance in it like the little wood nymphs and wee faeries and soak up the liquid sunshine. One day at a time, just one day at a time. xxoo, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Dear Beth, Kind of mixed news, huh? I'm sure glad to hear those brain mets are shrinking. To me, that is WONDERFUL NEWS!!!! Did the onc give you a plan for the new things that showed up on the CT? New chemo? Radiation? If you invite me to your pool party, no bathing suit for me. Can I swim in my jeans? Hang in there, Beth. It sound like you're coping pretty well with things. If not, you know I'm always here. Love and hugs, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hi Beth Well, I am going to focus on the positives, and say a BIG congratulations on those ever-shrinking brain mets! Take care, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hi SBeth and Bill, For sure, I will be at your pool party. I have got this new string bikini I want to show off. No shame. Why bother? Just have to remember to paint my toenails a very hot pink to match. You two are doing a bang up job at this lung cancer fight. You are a remarkable couple with a great plan for living. Thank you so much for being here. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Beth and Bill,sorry there was bad news mixed in with the good.Was hoping for all good. If you see an old guy floating on a rubber raft in your pool eating donuts(chocolate probably)and drinking beer (bud lite probably)it will be me. Have a great pool party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hi Beth and Bill, First off, I wish I could come to your AWESOME POOL PARTY. Have a cocktail on me would you??? I'm sure it will be a party to go in the memory books. I'm sorry to hear the not so good news though. But,who isn't??? ((((((BETH & BILL)))))) I'm sending prayers and lots of support your way. Have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND!!! Love & Hugs, Con Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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