Shar Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Hi Guys, Well it seems my scan results of last Wednesday have been misinterpreted. I did not see my onc, I saw a dimwit who told me that Tarceva had finished it's job on me and that they would leave me on it for another 4 weeks, do a scan and then probably start chemo. I wanted to speak to my own oncologist, so it was arranged for him to call me today. He called and said that the growth was so small he is not even worried about it and that as far as he is concerned Tarceva is still working. He explained my problem before taking Tarceva were the hundreds of nodules my lungs were full of, a snow effect. None of those nodules have reappeared and my lungs are still clear besides this primary tumour and small nodule adjacent to it. He said there is no need for a scan in 4 weeks, back to the 8 week schedule. To say I was shocked by this news is a massive understatement. The news I was told last week was very hard to take. My partner is away overseas for her daughter's wedding, so I had to cop this by myself. Secondly, it upset everybody close to me and even though we were all ready for the next stage of treatment, Tarceva had been a miracle drug for me. I don't feel anger towards this other doctor, my elation at this good news overtakes that. I must say, he has caused a lot of emotional pain the past 5 days. What an absolute tosser he is, that's about the kindest word I have for him right now!!!! Well, away from here the language has been a touch stronger than that!!!! My dad, who felt so sad for me last week, had booked me on a holiday to the Gold Coast for 4 days. I will now turn it into a celebration! Time to sit on the beach and take it all in. I feel as though I have won the lottery to be honest. So, tomorrow I am off to enjoy the sun. Thanks for all your support and blah to dumb doctors! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 It certainly is great to get good news after bad news like that. What a relief. Yes, definitely go and celebrate and have a grand time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Sharon, I am so happy to hear this news. I was rooting for you! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Shar -- This is the kind of news I like to hear!! And no you have a vacation to "celebrate"; no "forgetting" needed. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Wow Sharon.................what spectacular news. Just so you know though, we have those kinds of docs here in the USA as well. Sopmething should be done about them, don'tcha think? I am so overjoyed.......GO TARCEVA!!!!!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 What a rollercoaster! So glad you ended on the 'up' side. Have a blast on the vacation, and toast your good news! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Well, this certainly is much better news!!! I know yocould have kicked that "dimwit" in the butt really hard to take out all of your frustrations over this unnecessary worry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 WOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!! I'm so glad to hear this news Sharon! You go enjoy that vacation and don't waste one minute of your time thinking about dumb doctors. You've got better things to think about. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Great news, Sharon. Thanks for sharing -- you made my day! I think its a sign that you're supposed to treat yourself to something really special. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Sharon, sorry you were put through such emotional anguish, but now lets go and celebrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Shar, A tosser is the kindest word for him....lol. I have been 'rooting' for you as well. Have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Let's all root for Sharon! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbn Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I'm so glad that Tosser was wrong. Here's to the good news and hopes it only gets better and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Great news, Sharon! Enjoy your trip! it just underlines that the doctor who knows you and your case needs to be the one to convey any news of progress or not. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Great news Sharon. Celebrate! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Have a wonderful trip. Think only about what your doctor said and forget the other guy. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yes it seems that the doc has acquired a new handle............Tosser!!! If only he knew. I'm sure that your partner is over the moon Shar, and that she can't wait to get back home and give you much needed and deserved attention. Brit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreed70 Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I love good news!!!!!!!!!! Celebration indeed!!! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Sharon!! I love good news like this! I do hate it when it comes in a round about emotional fashion! Enjoy your vacation! Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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