not good news

[kreed70]

Hey all~

We got the results back yesterday from the latest scan.

A new lesion on T3- bone in back. (T2 was the first to flare up in July 2005.)

Off of Tarceva on to Alimta and Decadron (totally freaked out by the Decadron!!)

Will start taking OxyContin and Oxycodone for pain.

I am just now getting very upset!! I was so, so relieved that it wasn't in the liver and adrenal glands. They didn't do an MRI. I guess I should be worried about that too!

You know you're not in Kansas anymore when the report is (only) one new spot of cancer and you feel like you just won the lottery!!

Can I just say that I want to get one of those t-shirts that says "Cancer Sucks", wear it everyday and go on my own stop-the-world-from-smoking crusade by taking the evil things right from their hands and stepping on them (my mom smoked for 45 yrs).

I do feel better after that little rant! Thanks!!

Love you all!!

Kelly

[Kasey]

Sorry about the not so good news, Kelly. You KNOW I am always cheering for only great results for your Mother. Well, a plan is in place. Rant and rave here (and let me help you with that) and then get your grip back and on to the fight anew.

I am not truly understanding why this has happened. Seemed that your Mother and I were pretty much dx the same with the same tx. Lean on me any time you feel the need.

Love, prayers and comforting hugs to you AND Mom.

Kasey

[Mskim]

Isnt it crazy how everyones cacner takes a different turn?

I am sorry you didn't get better news and I wanted to also say I have been on my high horse about smoking.

At the local high school they are doing a violence awareness thing concerning all the school shootings. There are posters all over the walls. I want to post a picture of my mom 1 1/2 years ago, then one 6 months ago, and write wbout how much pain this has caused so many people. My young children will forget her, she will nto be at graduations and weddings. Sadley it will fall on deaf ears. I smoked in high school too.

[ma's kid]

Sorry the news wasn't better, Kelly

Continued prayers and lots of hugs

Love ya back,

Libby

[RandyW]

I can understand what you are saying and Here is the Link for all the Merchandise. Prayers and a Big Warm Blanket out of the dryer for comfort.

http://www.choosehope.com/category/1/

[Don Wood]

Only one new spot IS good news!

[Nick C]

Oh Kelly, hang in there.

Keep the faith.

Pray for strength and healing. Healing can happen for your mom.

[Welthy]

Kelly,

Sorry about the new spot. But, like you said, one spot can be a pretty good thing considering the alternative.

Our onc regularly wears a large "cancer sucks" pin. Must be why we get along so well with him.

My best to you and your Mom.

Welthy

[Treebywater]

Kelly--I know the decadron sounds scary... But I some people don't react to awfully with it. My Mom's BEST days were actually on Decadron.

Let us know how she does with the new stuff.

[kamataca]

Rant away--it's what we are here dor!

I'm so sorry the news wasn't a great and wonderful thing. It just stinks to get knocked back like that.

Prayers for you all. I hope the new plan brings great results.

Kelly

[Maryanne]

Just want you to know that I am thinking of you.

At least the news was not too bad. Now you just have to do what you gotta do. It sucks but faith keeps us going.

Rant anytime. We will always be here for you.

Maryanne

[sharonjo]

Kelly,

Sorry that the scan results were not what you had hoped for. I'll keep your mom in my prayers. Hang in there and stay strong!

Sharon