Carleen Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi All, Well, we finally received Keith's scan results. The CT was taken 10/27/05 but there was never an appointment set to receive the results. After 2 e-mails, 3 calls, and lots of waiting, today we received a response to one of our e-mails. Keith's onc was out of the office apparantly and didn't have a vacation message on his e-mail. Anyway, the results show that there is a slight increase to the tumors in Keith's liver, but that the tumors in the Pancreas, Lymph Nodes, and lung all appear to be the same. So, again the doctor said he is calling it a stable reading as the percentage of growth overall is minimal. I'm not sure I know what that all means, as this is the second scan that shows increase in the liver only, but they don't say by how much. But I really like the sound of the word STABLE. I've been waiting and worrying for so long that this is just a HUGE relief to me. My body and emotions don't know what to do first; laugh, cry,scream, sleep... I just feel like doing them all simultaneously. Is that possible? Thanks guys for all your prayers and support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 This is happy news Carleen, enjoy it. Go out and celebrate this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Sounds like a celebration is in order.Stable is good news in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Stable is great! I'm relieved for you. Is Keith taking Milk Thistle for liver support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 Thank you! I think I will celebrate Alisa, No Keith is not currently taking anything for supplements. He had one really bad experience with a supplement program that had him taking over 40 pills a day which tasted nasty, had him bloated and gassy and feeling cruddy. Since then he stopped and won't take anything. I'd like more info on Milk Thistle though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Carleen, I'm all for supplements, but I can understand Keith's adversion to all those pills. I take almost as much throughout the day, but at least some of my supplements are in liquid/isotonix form. As for Milk Thistle, it's great for liver support and a general immune booster. I get mine right at Vitamin Shoppe, so it's not too expensive. Do a google search on milk thistle + cancer and you should get a lot of information. If you don't find enough info, PM me and I'll try to dig some up for you. Fondly, Alisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Carleen, Keith's report sounds wonderful! So glad for you to have good news. We would like to take this opportunity to comment on how thoughtful, loving and supportive your posts and pms are. Your genuine interest in all of us and your amazing wealth of information are very much appreciated. Love to both of you from both of us. Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Carlenn...this sounds like good news to me! Stable is a word that we all like to hear. Now, you can finally take a good, long breath and kick up your heels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted November 9, 2005 Author Share Posted November 9, 2005 Oh Brat, you are making me blush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Carleen I am so happy for your great news. Stable is wonderful. Congratulations. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Glad to see your post today, Carleen. I now understand the positive meaning behind the word "stable". It IS good indeed. I think of you and Keith often. You are such a good looking couple. I can 'feel' the love in your posts. I pray for only good things for you both. Here's hoping and praying for a thousand more 'stable' scans!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 "Stable" is good. Celebrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Stable sounds good, enjoy your celebration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Carleen, I can feel your sigh of relief from here. That's wonderful news. You and Keith go and celebrate. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Happy for you both, looks like a nice break is past due Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Stable is a word that is welcome here anytime. Best wishes for Kieth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 celebrating with a nap sounds good to me...after the laugh and the cry. congrats! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Stable sounds like good news to me too Carleen. Have a good cry, laugh and sleep and then go have a party. A night out to eat at a nice restaurant sounds good to me. Congratulations. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Carleen, That's really good news. The waiting is the worst part...I wish doctors would really understand that making patients wait so long for such important news is just cruel. It's an issue that really needs to be addressed in terms of quality patient care, I think. Bst wishes for more good news next month! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Carleen and Keith Stable is a beautiful word so laugh and enjoy it. Weird but it was the first English word I learned in school but the meaning was not the same, I like this one a lot more. Enjoy and prayers will keep going your way. Hugs J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Carleen that is such good news about Keith. Keep it coming... Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Carleen, That is wonderful news. I am so happy for the good report. You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands. I saiah 55:12 GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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