So this is what it feels like

Carleen · August 20, 2003

This is what it feels like to get good news

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I am so happy; Keith and I got our scan results back yesterday from his CT scan and his bone scan.

We went in fully expecting the worst because both his medical oncologist and his radiation oncologist told us that with's Keith's back pain, it appeared the cancer had spread to his spine. In fact they even set up his first radiation appointment for his back for today in advance of our getting the results. We were also told that if it spread, that meant that the chemo wasn't working.

Well, the doctor came in and his first words were "well, I guess you heard that your CT results showed Positive change"

WHAT?????

He assumed the nurse wouldn't have been able to suppress the urge to break the good news, but it turns out that there was a "slight decrease" in the size of all the masses. The tumors in his lungs, and bronchial tubes decreased. His liver mets decreased, the neck lymph nodes decreased.

The BEST thing.... the bone scan was CLEAN!!! AAAARRRGGGHHHHH!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!! THANK YOU GOD!!!! And thank you my friends for praying for us, and for this. God has answered our prayers.

They don't know what is causing his back pain, but we now know what it is NOT!

I haven't come down yet from my cloud of joy. I am SO happy today. I know they said it was a "slight" improvement; but it's improvement. It's our first bit of good news, and it couldn't have come at a better time.

Our hope was fading and our spirits dampened. I now fill renewed with fighting spirit and with hope eternal.

WE ARE FIGHTING, WE ARE WINNING. LOOK OUT CANCER BECAUSE WE'RE COMING TO KICK YOUR A$$.

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So much love and prayers going out to all of you,

Carleen

beckyg · August 20, 2003

Carleen, I am so happy for you two. Keep fighting.

Becky

lynn · August 20, 2003

Carleen,

I have been waiting right along with you and Keith...I am so happy for you both. Improvement is improvement! Keep hanging in there and fighting!

God bless,

Lynn

kelleyu · August 20, 2003

Carleen:

Just wanted to let you know that I am soooooooo happy for you and Keith. You have to celebrate in some big way. Oh, and I love the fact that you plan to continue to kick some cancer a$$ :lol: :!: :!: :!: I really got a kick(pun intended) out of that one. Congrats again!!

natalie · August 20, 2003

YAY!!!! It's about time the two of you got some good news! I'm am VERY VERY happy for you!

kimblanchard · August 20, 2003

Carleen

Praise the Lord! Well deserved and earned good news. SOOO happy for both of you. Praying that it just continues to get better

Bess B

JenniferB · August 20, 2003

I am so happy for the both of you. That bit of good new just puts you into a fantastic mood. We had the same on Monday and it is just nice to have something positive instead of negative. Praying for continued sucess in beating this thing.

daggiesmom · August 20, 2003

Carleen & Keith,

So happy to hear those great results! Celebrate! :lol:

Joanie

ginnyd · August 20, 2003

Carleen,

You are looooooooooooong overdue for good news. Enjoy it, celebrate.

You and Keith should go out on a dress up date.

Rick · August 20, 2003

YEAH!!! That is awsome news!!!

Andrea B. · August 20, 2003

Carleen,

I have tears of joy in my eyes! I can't begin to tell you how happy I am for you and Keith. You deserve much good news!!! I continue to keep you both in my prayers.

AdaW · August 21, 2003

Dear Carleen and Keith,

I feel so happy for both of you. This is such great news! It brightens my day to know that all is well for Carleen and Keith.

Love, Ada

gail p-m · August 21, 2003

Thanks for sharing the good news which the two of you more than deserve. May the good news continue to come!

Gail

August 21, 2003

What a wonderful post. Congratulations! It just shows that just when things seem bleak, hope and good things are always possible.

Cheryl

Don Wood · August 21, 2003

Carlenn, so happy for your both! Great news! Don

Joe · August 21, 2003

Carleen,

I'm so happy for you and Keith! I'm praying that this is only the first of many good scans. Keep the fighting attitude.....I does make a difference!

karen335 · August 21, 2003

Carleen & Keith,

Congrats on the wonderful news. I am so happy for you and Keith. This is the greatest news..... You deserve happiness in your life. This is only the beginning, everything is on a positive mode. Keep the faith, God is good and is healing all of us.

Thank you Carleen for bringing me to this forum.

God Bless You and praying everyday for all of us

Karen

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Dx'd 3-13 - 3A - Radiation (38 treatments) and taxol/carbo (8 weeks)

7-23-03 started taxol/carbo every 3 weeks

sophia88 · August 21, 2003

Carleen that is THE BEST news of the day..CONGRATULATIONS to you and Keith.....prayers are being answered....ENJOY!!!!

LindaMRG · August 21, 2003

((((((((((((CARLEEN))))))))))))))))))))))

Tears of JOY and a great big HUG coming your way tonight.

Tiny · August 21, 2003

Carleen-

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!! I'm looking forward to you posting MORE messages in the Good News Forum! So glad you guys got a much-needed "upper"! Smile and celebrate!

Eileen · August 21, 2003

what wonderful news and welcome to the good news forum----hope you and Keith will have many many more posts here!!!!

eileen

RAY A · August 21, 2003

YOU GOTTA LOVE IT. THE BEST WORDS ARE "THE TREATMENT IS WORKING"

GOT BLESS YOU GUYS!!!!!!

berisa · August 21, 2003

hey, what a good news...... :wink:

don't give up..

Hebbie · August 21, 2003

I have been checking the "Good News" forum every day, hoping for a post from you guys -- I have been thinking/praying for both of you and I am so happy for your good news!!!!!!!!!!! Tears of joy!