Ellen B. Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Henk had his scans on 10/03 and visited the pulmonologist today. GOOD NEWS! He's had considerable shrinkage. She (the pulmonologist) was still seeing 'something' on the scans but she can't tell what it is. Could be active tumor or dead tumor or scar tissue. The growth on the vertebrae is gone. The appointment with the radiologist is next Friday. Will he be able to tell us more? I don't know. Is it possible to see what the 'something' on the scans is? Is it possible to see if tumor is dead without surgery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I dont think the radiologist will be much help there. they always told me they cant tell much by the xrays,your oncologist may order more testing to find out what it is.Good luck,hope its just scar tissue. Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 I also had a pancoast tumor, chemo and radiation. When I next had surgery I asked "well did you find out for sure if it was Adenocarcinoma or Squamous" figuring the pathologist who got the "mass" would have found out and they answered "no, it was all just dead tissue". Dead tissue is good when you had cancer! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi Ellen, it sounds like maybe Henk has entered the "wait and see" zone like so many of us. The radiation creates much scar tissue, plus it can keep on growing/changing shape even after radiation treatments stop. I wonder how the radiologist knows when to stop treatments? The spot on vert. is gone plus they saw nothing new elsewhere. That is a great report! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi Ellen! You and Henk will have to stop by the pub for a celebration drink! They told me the same thing as they told your Henk after my treatment. In fact, even today, there is something there that lingers and changes shapes and all that they now consider scar tissue where the tumors used to be. How 'bout that? They won't biopsy. The tissue is too fragile and will not heal. See you at the pub real soon! love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Sounds like very good news to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 Henk visited the radiologist today. The radiologist thinks that the tumor is dead (I don't know why he thinks that). He advised: no surgery. The tumor has damaged the vertebrae (we knew that already) but the radiologist thinks that the body itself is repairing this damage! I didn't know that this was possible. Cindi, is the pub open? Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 That sounds like very good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I think the Pub is open. Here's to your good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Ellen, Glad for the good news, The Pub is open in celebration of all the good news and to welcome the newcomers. Hugs to both Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Ellen I am just overjoyed today reading your great news. I am so very very happy for you both! YEAH!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 So glad to hear the good news Ellen. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatlyn Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 3 cheers for dead tumors!! I'm so happy to read your news Lynda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Hey, Hey, Hey. Great news. The only good tumor is a dead tumor. Hugs, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Yahoo! Great news, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSF Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 What wonderful news! Cheers to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted March 27, 2006 Author Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks everyone! I'm still a little scared about the 'doing nothing'. The radiologist wanted new scans in September. But, as he will leave the hospital (for a 9 month period) in July, he agreed with scans in June. Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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