rmm17 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 My Mom went to the Doctor yesterday b/c she was experiencing a lot of chest/back pain. She said it felt sort of like her lung collapsed again. They ran tests, did a chest x-ray, and a ct scan. They were concerned that it could be a clot. After all the tests they concluded that everything was fine, and they'd didnt really determine what the pain was besides maybe indegestion. That made me a little worried, and i was wondering if the cancer was spreading or if it was just a side effect of treatment. Well, the the Doctor went over the scan results and basically said that her tumor was "gone" (understandably hesistant to use the word). He said the treatment was working and the cancer is drastically reduced. This was the best news i've heard in a while!!! We thought we weren't going to get the results until after Christmas. Although i know to be causious, and the cancer can suddenly increase again...i still feel really good. Very releived, at least for now. I just wanted to share. I am glad to get some GOOD test results back during my final exams. Also, have any of you experienced the pain my Mom was having? She said its a lot better today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 A great Christmas present! Enjoy the holidays. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 That's good to hear, enjoy the holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarHart Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The best news for the holidays! What a wonderful present to your family. Karen H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Well this is amazing news to get before the holidays. I am so happy for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 What a wonderful early Christmas present. I am so happy for you and your mom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 The time for miracles Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Glad to hear the good news.Especially at the Holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 So very very thankful for the good news. What a blessing and great Christmas gift. In response to the pain. I have acid relfux since the chemo last year. Left in the late summer but now is back since I started oral chemo. Prilosec helps me. I nearly always have chest pain somewhere. Doc not ever able to say what causes it except the thoracentesis will probably always have some painful side effects. ONe thing positive to do is if there is chest pain I mentally envision the cancer cells getting squashed and that is what causes the pain. praying for you both. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 That is wonderful!!! I am so happy for you and your mom! What a great Christmas gift! Now you can enjoy the holidays!!! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Christmas came a little early for you guys. That is such great news, now you could relax and really enjoy the holidays. Have a great one!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 I am doing the very special very happy "miracle Dance" for you and your family. Much love Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancyf267 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yeah...very good news! Your mom and I are very close in age, diagnosis, and treatment. Hope I do as well as she in the next couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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