hollyanne Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Wellllll, we had a pretty decent day yesterday. My mom has had only two cycles of Gemzar/Carboplatin -- and the CT scan of the lung they did showed little to no new growth (like a millimeter...where in the past we were seeing cm growth each month.) No shrinkage, yet the onc reminded us we haven't gone the full cycles yet. I am very thankful that no new lung spots were seen or substantial growth. Additionally, she is going to get a port put into her chest (like so many of you....she has TERRIBLE veins and this causes more anxiety than almost anything else.) Thank you for all your prayers. It means so much to us! Happy Thanksgiving. Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Sounds good, Holly. I think your mom will appreciate the port -- Lucie loves hers. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Still praying! I'm glad the scans are encouraging. Thinking of you, and her, and that coming little one. love, Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 It sounds to me like you have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving...the scans sound encouraging, and you have that sweet little bundle of joy due soon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Sounds good Holly, Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Something to remember is that when they do those scans the results can be plus or minus a couple of millimeters, depending upon where the slice was taken and at what resolution. If the scanner is not programmed with the same resolution (say 3mm or 5mm) each time one is done, or the person is not placed in exactly the same spot on the table then it can impact the appearance of the nodules. So if they are saying that the nodule appears to have enlarged by only a single millimeter it is entirely possible that the nodule hasn't grown at all and is just appearing larger in the "slice" that was taken this time around. At any rate it sounds like good news for your Mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Sounds like great news , Holly. Hoping it continues. Prayers continue.. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 holly. Sounds good. We just wait and see a little more, huh? Prayers for shrinkage or stable. Is your Mom holding up okay? love,Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Sound like good news to me. I pray she has some shinkage when she is all through! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Fay's response was really interesting. I didn't know that. Even without her added knowledge, the results sound great so far. And did I read in your signature that your mom isn't having much in the way of side effects? If so, that's really great news! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyanne Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. My mom is holding up pretty well. She has gone from being almost completely immobile about 3-4 weeks ago to being able to walk the hall with a cane, get out of bed on her own...and is generally more "with it." Tomorrow we get the port thingy inserted and the brain MRI (praying for an empty head) -- if all goes well, she will get Gemzar and Avastin on Tuesday. Now, if this baby would decide it is time to say "hello", I'd be a little more comfortable all the way around. Love to all, Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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