marym Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Thanks all for your encouragement. I did show shrinkage - another 20%, so my 8 cm tumor is down to 5 cm. Still have a ways to go , but the chemo regimen is still showing benefit. I'm on carboplatin and gemcitibine on a 21 day cycle. It's a trial where the dosage is higher than normal and the treatment plan is based upon the protein in the tumor. (they started with a needle biopsy). I do continue to have a problem with my red blood count - I take a multiple vitamin, and an iron supplement and aranespa (was every 3 weeks, but my dr just changed to every 2 weeks). My scan also showed a pneumonia. But the doctor isn't worried about it since I have no symptoms. He thinks it make by from the radiation I had in June. And he told me to keep swimming. Sorry this is so long - I'm just so happy to feel good and have good news. Every day is precious! Mary Quote
Don Wood Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Good news and feeling good. Can't beat that! Glad to hear it. Don Quote
cindi o'h Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Congrats on the good report and shrinkage. Swimming, huh? Good for you! Cindi o'h Quote
shineladysue Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Mary , I love hearing that you "feel good" and you "have good news". It sounds like that chemo regimen is working for you. That's just wonderful news. Keep it coming. Sue Quote
pammie Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 So thankful for good news and shrinkage for you Mary. What a blessing. Praying for you to continue improving. pammie Quote
Donna G Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Great news. We all love the word shrinkage! Great idea to be swimming, exercise is good for your stamina bothe physical and emotional! Thanks so much for sharing with us. Donna G Quote
Frank Lamb Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Mary,glad to hear you had more shrinkage.That is encouraging.Also glad you are doing well. Quote
Kasey Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Mary, I am happy that you feel good and have good news to report ! I will continue to hope for good results and further improvement. Keep up the exercise and great attitude! Kasey Quote
Shar Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Mary, I am happy to hear of the shrinkage. That is wonderful news, keep up the good work!!!!! Sharon Quote
Jyoung20 Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Mary, That's wonderful news. I am so happy for you!!!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote
Patkid Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Love the good news!!! Wonderful. Pat and Brian Quote
jang Posted November 14, 2005 Posted November 14, 2005 That is great news! I'm so happy for you! Quote
MilliBr1 Posted November 14, 2005 Posted November 14, 2005 Great news! Enjoy that swimming it is my favorite form of exercise. Quote
kamataca Posted November 15, 2005 Posted November 15, 2005 I'm so happy for you! Your good news is good for our souls. Thanks for sharing it all with us! Kelly Quote
Nushka Posted November 16, 2005 Posted November 16, 2005 Feeling good is what it is all about. Keep up the great work. Nina Quote
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