icbn Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 With the machine finally fixed I got the results today. The one swollen lymph node in my medistenum(?) has grown from a 7 to a 12. Originally in August its was a 4. Those all translate into something meaningful, but to me it means smaller now bigger. Bottom line the chemo isn't working so on to radiation. The good news is the Radiation Doctor is a she and is supposed to be real cute. I don't like the news, but if cancer was supposed to be easy I guess they would have found a cure for it by now. Besides no Mets showed up anywhere and the Onc said I've had enough Chemo to satisfy any adjunct help I would have received from it. So now it's time to zap and burn, wait two months after completing radiation, do another PET and ... punt I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 The radiation should do the trick. I like your attitude--keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Radiation should help as it keeps working after it is finished, that is the reason of the wait between the end of the treatments and the next Pet scan. Have a good look, let us know if she is really cute. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Praying the radiation does the trick. Hate to have to punt on such a cold day. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Bill, I have every confidence that the radiation will do the trick. Had a smudgepot burning in my chest for quite awhilen and still no evidence of anything to return and it has been three years. My doc wasn't even a cutie! With you, you should be able to get even more of a cure out of her! We are lucky with the scans to see what is going on so we can plan from there. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 The radiation worked for me, I am sure it will work for you also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Chemo didn't seem to help my Dad too much but radiatioin seemed to really help him out. Prayers radiation will be just what you need and with a "cutie" to boot. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Good luck with the radiation, hope it does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darci Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Good luck with the radiation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 Praying for the radiation and your great attitude to do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted December 28, 2005 Share Posted December 28, 2005 The good news is the Radiation Doctor is a she and is supposed to be real cute. at least there's an upside. seriously, I am sorry the chemo isn't doing it's job. I hope and trust the radiation will. your attitude is so positive, that will serve you well. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbn Posted December 28, 2005 Author Share Posted December 28, 2005 Thanks for the good wishes and support. You guys rule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Good luck with the radiation Bill. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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