ztweb Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 We met with the onc today!!!!! She was amazed at Dad's progress, encouraged by the lack of anything negative in the body, and extremely informational about the brain radiation. "We consider you in remission now, and if you keep this up after five years, we will call you cured," she said. Of course statistics say that 40% of SCLC survivors will have reoccurance, we know that some will not, and we are hoping that for dad. We decided as a family that Dad will progress with brain radiation as a preventative...though she was certain that almost all who have it have SOME short term memory loss. She made sure we realize that the degree of that can vary tremendously. He is done with chemo, has 15 low dose brain radiation treatments left, might get a room at Hope Lodge again, and can drink his celebratory beer! Life is good! I saw my parents holding hands today! Amazing, awesome, inspiring, and heart-wrenching...all at the same time. Thank you for all your prayers, as they have certainly worked the miracle I knew they could. Please continue as I will do the same for you all! God bless, jen He has a slight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Thank the LORD! That chemo and radaition did the TRICK! AMEN! Sooo SOOOO HAPPY for you,your dad, and your family. There are a LOT of long term SCLC Survivors running around this world. I just spent my afternoon with two of them. One is a 7 year and one is a 6 year survivor. My prayers are that your dad will be a long term survivor too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Just wonderful news for your Dad!!!!! August 1st is a great day. Celebrate all around! Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 That is just SO AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 GREAT NEWS!! So happy for you'll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Have a Celebration Beer on Me!!!!!!!!!!!!WWWOOOOOOOOOHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Oh Boy, is that fabulous!!!!!!!! I just love to start my day hearing such good news. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Good, good news ! So happy for ALL of you. I would have a celebratory beer too, but it is only 8:00 AM here. Will do it later tonight though ! Thanks for the uplifting post! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie22 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Jen-This is GREAT news!!! Enjoy each and every minute of this hurdle that your dad has jumped through. Hugs and Prayers Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 So very happy that your Dad received this wonderful news, Jen. So very happy for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Brilliant news, jen. I love that Mom and Dad were demonstrative with their affection. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest My time Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Happy news!!! Congrats and continued good news. My time Looking forward to that day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Wow, Jen, this is such great news. Thanks for letting us share in it with you. Give dad a big hug from all of us rooting for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 That is truly great news!! So glad you shared it with us! Continued prayers for you all...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 How truly wonderful!!! Just so happy for your Dad and family. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 "Remission" is such a beautiful word. Great news, Jen! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Jen Wonderful news! I am so happy for you and your family. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 This is great news Jen! My Dad had PCI and though I may have to finish his sentences at times (I think I have always done this) his headquarter is fine. He's his same ol' goofy self. Wishing you continued good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Jen I am just so happy for you and dad. I am going to trade in my diet coke for a cocktail to celebrate with you and dad. Also, isn't it amazing the amount of love that can pass between two clasped hands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Jen, Amazing news! Enjoy it!!! What a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 That's wonderful to hear, so glad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Hi Jen, I remember how upset you were. Could you believe the difference, that was then, this is now. Iam sooooooo happy for all of you. Your mom and dad holding hands...PRICELESS!!! I love this good news forum. It gives so much hope to those who are so scared. Miracles happen everyday. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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