kimblanchard Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Met with the ONC today and got the results of latest CT scan. The news was GREAT, Tarceva is doing its thing....all Tumors Nodules decreased slightly or disappeared. Next checkup in eight weeks. I still look like a teenager, but I feel absolutely wonderful. I really never thought I would feel this good again....life is good. Lets hear one for Tarceva and hope for a long relationship. Oh yeah next week is my 3 year anniversary, two years past my prognosis. You all have meant so much to me and helped me thru my tough times...Thank You. I did something at the Clinic today that surprised everyone and it surprised me that it surprised them. I offered to talk with/counsel any lung cancer patient that may need some extra help. I was surprised to learn that no peer support existed. I have you guys and hope to pass that on. ur pal jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Wow! Good for you! I am so happy the Tarceva is working for you. It can be a miracle drug. I just thrilled for you-- enjoy the summer. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 You are so right, Jim, life just doesn't get any better than THIS!!!! Such great news! Here's to Tarceva doing its thing for a VERY long time to come. Having a celebratory lemonade in your honor!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meredith Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Great news! And how wonderful that you've offered to talk to people going through the same thing. Once, when I was going through an infusion at the Cancer Institute, my onc nurse came in and told me there was a young man my age about to get his first chemo, and she asked me if I wouldn't mind going over to his room and talk to him. I thought it would have been wonderful to do that, but he didn't want to talk to me The nurse told me that he was sort of a "tough guy" type and didn't feel that he needed any counseling....but there are so many who do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Great news Jim. When tarceva works I understand it really works well. I am sooooo glad that you are in the group that it helps. Keep on feeling good. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 thanks for another smile from me, jimben. Pass that ice cold lemonade over .. I'll have one with you and Kasey. love, cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Pass that lemonade, would ya.. I wouldn't want to miss the chance to toast you, our friend and inspiration . Jim, I'm so very happy for you and your post here brought tears to my eyes.. no I lied, they are dripping off my chin. How wonderful of you to offer to help someone else, I just want you to know that you helped Mike on many occassions. I printed out your posts and they really helped keep his chin up and keep him going. God Bless you. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Jim, congratulations on the great report and on 3 years of survivorship! Way to go, dude! I am proud of you for wanting to help others with lc. Lots of folks with lc never get well enough to be able to do that. Lucie has been doing that for the past 3 years, and she has helped many. It is a tough role, though, because you love 'em and lose 'em so many times. I encourage you to follow that impulse. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Wow!!! Such great news!!! I think we all needed some good news like this today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Jim,that is really graet news and I am very happy for you.Hope it keeps working it's magic for a long,long time for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Jim, So happy for your good news! Best wishes. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Since the first days I logged on here, I have said again and again--you are my hero! You still are!!!!! So glad for this news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkiesmom Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 What great news. Way to go. gee I can't say enough. Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Tears of happiness because of your good news! Wonderful, wonderful, WONDERFUL. God bless you, Jim Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Whew indeed, Jim! That is great news. I hope you stick around for much longer than 3 years. It was really nice of you to offer yourself to others for support. There is a guy in my chemo shop who I think has lc. Maybe I will sit next to him next time and strike up a conversation. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 BEAUTIFUL JIM, BEAUTIFUL!!! , BEAUTIFUL!!! , BEAUTIFUL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 That's great to hear, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Great news Jim. So glad that Tarceva is doing it's thing for you. It is a miracle drug for sure. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 What WONDERFUL NEWS!!!!!! I'm so happy for you Now go catch BUBA and fry him up to celebrate! Joanie XXOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 This is awesome! Go Jim!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 WOOHOO! Very happy for you Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 yeah!!!! I like Mikes Hard Lemonade for this party folks!! Glad it is working for you and will continue to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 All right Jimben. Fantastic news!!!! CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom K Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Jim, Great news for you and your shadow. Looks like you will be doing a lot more fishing together. Thank you for sharing. It is always inspiring and a pleasure to hear the good news stories. BTW you live in one of the best cities in America. I was assigned twice to Charleston AFB and we loved it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted June 30, 2006 Share Posted June 30, 2006 Great News Jim! Enjoy the free time, the fun time, and the amazing stories you will hear and tell. You are such an awesome support for those of us here and we thank you for all you do. God bless! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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