northstar Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I'm still new to the boards, so please forgive me if I am posting things in the wrong sections I posted last week about my moms upcoming cat scans. She got the results today... 61% smaller!!!!!!!!!!!! The drs are in shock, the family is jumping for joy She started chemo July 23rd. So far she has recieved 2 rounds of Taxol/Carbo. She gets them every 4 weeks. She is in a trial and gets a biotherapy drug once a week (Irbitux) In other words, in one (1) month her tumor has shrunk by 61%. They had warned us before the scans that it was really too early to expect a change. Boy.....did my mom show them!!! I don't know what this means for the future, but for now we feel a lot of hope and a lot of thanks. Also to note....she has gone in for reflexology treatments (foot massage therapy) She will continue this as well since whatever she is doing seems to be working Thank you all for the help and support you have given me already. As always, I am hoping for the best for everyone here!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 This is such great news about your mom! Thanks so much for sharing her results with us. We can never get too much good news like this around here!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Super! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 That is great news. Mom, keep up the good work. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Wow wow wow!!! That is amazing! I can feel your joy! how shall we celebrate? You do know we have a cyber pub here, don't you??? Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted August 25, 2005 Author Share Posted August 25, 2005 Thank you all for the encouragement. Its strange....but I didnt know how to feel posting the news. I dont want to upset those who are having a tough go of it at the moment, but also want to inspire people with some good news. Know what I mean? Ironically, this is the inbetween I feel all the time in life lately I am so very proud of my mom. She is handling this all so well and even though she has her ups and downs, her attitude has been strong and positive. She is also working on healing past 'emotional wounds' which is a blessing for many reasons. I personally feel that emotional scars can make us ill (the word disease broken down means not at ease) I'm a spiritual person and kind of see her illness as a result of not airing some of the hurt she has had over the years. This of course might be a really simplicitc way of looking at it (as I know there are many other factors!!!) but the mind/body connection is very real. I think if she heals her heart and her soul, her body will follow. Hey.....it couldnt do any harm in either case Wishing everyone well~ j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 WOOHOO!!! That is great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Wonderful news---next time may it be 100% gone!!! and good for your Mom for handling her treatments so well---It could not be easy for her and you have every right to be proud of her! best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Yahooooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Good for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 So glad to hear the good news. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Great news! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 How did I miss such great news? WOOOHOOO!!!! Enjoy your joy, friend; that's why it's given to you! I'm sure there are times when we each feel a twinge of envy or self-pity when we read someone else's great news, but for the most part I think good news lifts spirits and reminds us there is hope. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I missed this, too. Congratulations! Prayers for your mom and for you. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 this is just beautiful. god bless 61%!!! congratulations. I just could not be more pleased with this good news!!!! xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Great news!!! I know you are thrilled. This is awesome!!! Here is my prayer for continued success. Living life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Terrific shrinkage!! Hope it continues until it's ALL GONE!! Keep us posted, okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 This is the right place! It's definitely good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northstar Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 I'm so glad I've found this kind hearted group of people!!! Thank you for the encouragement and I will keep you updated of course I pray that I will have more good news to share with you next month I hope you all have good news to share as well.. I mean that from the bottom of my heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Yup.. great news. Rather astounding, really. Maybe your mom's mind/body mojo is working along with the chemo to bring such good results. I hope it continues. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Mom is certainly fighting all she can. Good news for all of you. Love J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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