Addie Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 The radiation will work for a while, and my rad onc is convinced it will take care of the two remaining mets. One - the largest to begin with - was 1 cm. It is now 4 mm. but Taylor says it's about 80% reduced in volume. The other is a r. frontal met which was 7 mm. originally and is now 2 mm. There is no apparent brain swelling and he says I can come down now on my prednisone. Will discuss that w/ the Onc today. I'm feeling quite good about this report. I had, you will recall, "more than a dozen" little buggers up there in the penthouse. All are now "evicted" but for the two "biggest brutes"....who are still packing and on their way out. I....am on my way out too....to chemo. More later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Yay! That's a great result, Addie! One thing the Radiation Oncologist told me right off the bat about reducing tumors with radiation is exactly what you just said -- that radiation doesn't just do it's thing in a day or a week like taking meds - it works over time. They were taking weekly sets of films and watching my lung tumor disappear a smidgen at a time over the duration of the 32 treatments I had. And remember too that we both waited a while after that stopped before having more scans and PCI? (And remember how antsy I was about getting on with the PCI? Ha! ) I'm so glad to hear this. If you're going to have to spend ANY time in one of those bleepin' masks, at least get a good result, huh! Way to go! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 YES, Addie....this is great news! I think we should have a big going away party for those two remaining tenants...as soon as Cindi is back to open the pub! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Addie, this is great news. I'm so glad to hear all this progress with the radiation!! has to be a morale booster, too, not that you needed it! you continue to be such a power of example to me. I pray daily for addie-tude. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Addie, I have anxiously awaited your results . Talk about holding someone's pork chop !!!! I am a GREAT one to do that. I worry all the time BUT not so much worry now with only 2 LITTLE buggers left. Do you think the power of all of us here WILLING them outta there may work? Wouldn't that be something ? Will you get scanned again or what? How will you know if they continue to diminish? Let us know what is next! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I am glad it was a good report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Addie, What wonderfully encouraging news!!! You are such an inspiration to all of us. Hope you don't mind, but I'm borrowing some of your "additude". I don't know how to maintain it once I get it, but when I start feeling down I come and read your posts. Thank you for being you. God Bless you. Know that you have my prayers for continued good results. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 You've made my day with your good news, Addie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Good job, our dear friend, good job! Continued good news and thank you for sharing. Love Pat and Bri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I'm a liking this news Addie my dear. Let's keep it up. Next time you will be a member of the Empty Headed Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Sounds good Addie. Hang tough kiddo. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Great! You always were good at mind over matter...........okay I'll groan along with you on that one. Wonderful news. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 YES!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I sure think this is great news lets get those other two out say less than 72 hour notice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 So glad to hear that your brain is SHRINKING!!!!! Only kidding - I'm glad to hear your mets are going away. Keep up the good work, kiddo! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Oh Addie...what a welcome eviction notice that is! My prayers for continued shrinkage are being said. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Happy to hear that Addie. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 YIPPEE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Addie, This is great. I am so glad to hear of your great results. When I had my 1st scan after WBR my 6 tumors didn't really change too much, but after the 2nd scan, all were either gone or barely visable. Yours will continue to shrink and be Zapped right out of there! Great News. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 16, 2005 Share Posted October 16, 2005 Addie,I don't know how I missed this earlier.So very glad to hear they are all gone but two and those are on the way out. Proud of you for hanging in there the way you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Addie, I'm so happy to hear that the radiation has worked well! Here's to the continued shrinkage and the eventual disappearance of the remaining pesky mets. Cheers. Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Those buggers will be packing their bags and leaving in no time. No doubt about it... It definitely had a lot to do with that wonderful Additude you have. I am so thrilled for you!!! It is sooooooooo good to hear good news. And better because the good news is from you!! Keep the good news coming... let us know when those buggers evacuated into oblivion. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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