flacrakr Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Stable. That's a term I would never have believed applied to me. Saw my onc. today. The cancer is still contained. Nothing outside the lung. My onc. is perplexed. The cancer is sitting there; not doin' nuttin. It's like he wants to poke it with a stick or something to make it do 'something.' He's reluctant to start any kind of treatment. My former onc. wanted to keep me on the taxol/carbo. Not my idea of quality living. So he's going to the weekly meeting of all the oncs with all my films, scans, etc, and they're going to brainstorm a treatment plan for me .... or decide to keep on waiting and watching. I go back in a month. In the meantime, I'm not planning on dying this year, so I'll start making plans for Christmas and New Years. Grateful for all of you here, Oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 What does he want ~ a trick tumor??? We love the idea of peaceful co-existence. Kind of a symbiotic type relationship. Live and let live. Let sleeping tumors lie, right, Oliver??? Honestly, we love the idea of STABLE. Thank you for sharing this great news!! We needed it! Much support and continued prayers. Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Well, Oliver, glad the holidays are in the planning stages. I would recommend keeping that stick AWAY though from your body parts! Stable IS a very good thing, you know. Let us know what the pow-wow docs come up with for you. Great news tonight. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Great news. Oliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Stable is good!!! That was my report on the last scan and what a great feeling. Good for you!!!! Living life, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Stable is always good. Maybe he could put you on Tarceva and see how you respond. So glad all is going well. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Stable is good, glad to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 You could have good quality of life with STABLE for a very, very long time. STABLE is definitely GOOD! gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 way to go, Oliver! okay. For Christmas, I would like a bottle of Dom. And for New Years, a bottle of Dom! Ah heck! Let's crack 'em open now! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I am so happy for your good news Oliver. God Bless you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Stable for almost a year! Great news, Oliver. Here's to many many many years of stable scans to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Great news! Stable is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 This is great news. Keep the stick away from the oncologist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Now that's my kinda news! Wonderful report Oliver! Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 great news! HAPpy New Year!!!! xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 You know what they say, Oliver? You can live on "stable" for a long time!! My liver tumors are being kept stable too...after a 50% reduction from the first three cycles of chemo. I start cycle 10 on Monday!! No ill effects (unless you consider having a head that looks like a baby duckling's arse an ill effect! ) and soon as they get rid of the little buggers in my brain...I'll be looking forward to Christmas too...this coming one AND the next! Glad to hear your good report AND that they will keep a close eye on you to make sure things stay the way they are!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Oliver, This is wonderful news to read and a great way to kick off the weekend. Keeping you in my prayers that stable continues to be a part of your results! Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Oliver, Great news, stable. Hope and pray it stays like that. I got an idea what the Doc can do with that stick. Hope I have as good news on my CT Sep 8. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 28, 2005 Share Posted August 28, 2005 Oliver, Stable is a great word and great news. Now, don't let that oncologist stir that thing with his stick. Let not get it mad at anyone. Sounds like holiday news to me too. Have a great time with the planning. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 This is fantastic news! The second best thing to being NED is stable...and you can be stable until they come up with a treatment plan to get you to NED. That's my motto! (((Oliver))) I'll send you a Christmas card if you send me one! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 That's great news!!!!! Be happy and plan WayAhead!!!!! Keep up the good work. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Oliver, Stable is one of the nicest 6 letter words. I think the very best news you posted is your intent to start planning for Christmas and New Years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Oliver: peaceful coexistence, huh? congratulations on your stable condition. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pecola Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Oliver, AWESOME news! I Love you attitude and your moniker . ~Gina (Proud, proud 20 year + Florida Cracker in training) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Oliver, Stable is great. Certainly it's time to start planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas and ringing in the New Year. See you there. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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