marym Posted November 12, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Good news and feeling good. Can't beat that! Glad to hear it. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Congrats on the good report and shrinkage. Swimming, huh? Good for you! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 12, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted November 12, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted November 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Mary,glad to hear you had more shrinkage.That is encouraging.Also glad you are doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted November 13, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Mary, I am happy to hear of the shrinkage. That is wonderful news, keep up the good work!!!!! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Mary, That's wonderful news. I am so happy for you!!!! GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Love the good news!!! Wonderful. Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 That is great news! I'm so happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Great news! Enjoy that swimming it is my favorite form of exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 We'll take good news anyday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endangered but surviving Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 wonderful!!! joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted November 15, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Feeling good is what it is all about. Keep up the great work. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Shrinkage! Congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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