natalie Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Hi Everyone- My mom's latest PET scan showed that there are no signs of cancer in the brain now. PHEW! Her lung tumor is the exact same size as it's been...wish it had shrunk, but at least it hasn't progressed, but boy am I am relieved about the brain. Now I'm able to research some more clinical trials and given more options. It's strange, my mom has no cancer in the lymph nodes, just the left upper lobe and it mestasized to the brain. The doctor said it's like seeds that produce weeds...the cancer just plants itself somewhere and it's never the same for everyone. I'm wondering if my mom would be a candidate for lung surgery now. For those of you dealing with brain mets, keep your chin up....radiation does work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 THATS GREAT NEWS. I SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR MOM. SINCE I HAVE BRAIN METS AND I HAVE JUST COMPLETED 11 OF 14 TREATMENTS YOU GIVE ME HOPE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 SUPER!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted August 14, 2003 Author Share Posted August 14, 2003 Ray, my mom had over three cancer lesions in the beginning of all this...none of them appeared on the PET scan yesterday...and my mom also had 14 sessions of treatments just like you. Out of all the treatments my mom has had, radiation seemed to be the least invasive or damaging. Don't forget...the radiation worked on Ginny's husband too. When treatment is over, remember that the radiation continues to cook for a couple of months after....radiation is going to work on you too...so you hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 14, 2003 Share Posted August 14, 2003 Great News! it worked for my buddy too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 GREAT NEWS, Natalie, So happy for you and your mom, I would also try for the restaging and surgery if possible. Nothing wrong with getting second opinions either. God bless, be well and you & your mom will be in my prayers Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB-left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophia88 Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 SUPER news Natalie.....YIPPEE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 The 'Empty Headed' Club welcomes yet another new member. It is a wonderful club with wonderful members. Earl finished his wbr on 11/6/02 and had continued to be empty headed. Congratulations to your mother. Now let's get her into the 'Clean Lung' club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 Natalie- We live for positive postings like yours. The "best" to you and mom. Praying for continued progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 It is wonderful to hear good news. I am so happy for you. Thanks for sharing it with us.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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