beckyg Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 I just got back from the oncologist. I had my first x-ray on Monday after 2 months of Iressa. The tumor has not grown and there are no new lesions. There is more scarring in that area (from that darn radiation!!) and I have a small amount of fluid in my lung, but I knew both of those things going in because of how I am breathing and coughing. I had hoped that maybe this time I would finally get to hear about my tumor shrinking, but I won't complain since it is at least not spreading. I am concerned about more scarring in my lung--radiation ended over 4 months ago. How long is it going to continue ruining my lung? Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Becky, I consider "no growth" and "no new tumors" a good thing. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Becky, sure wish I know the answer to your question. I will be taking buddy in friday to the radiation dr and will ask him. I will have to put a rubberband around my wrist to remind me for I sure am getting forgetful anymore. No new growth or spread is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 Becky, So glad the Iressa seems to be keeping things in check. I'm sorry about your coughing and breathing problems. Try to stay positive. Give yourself and that little one a hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 Becky, Sorry you didn't get to hear what you wanted (I empathize with you because we didn't either), but it is a great outlook to be positive about no new growths. I am so sorry about the shortness of breath and cough (my mom too is having much trouble with both). I pray you get some relief. Enjoy your little one and hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 I'm sorry I don't know the answer to your rad scarring question...But I wanted to congratulate you on your news of no growth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Becky, I agree no growth is good news. Hope the breathing and coughing are getting better for you. Keep it up!!! I may have already asked you this in a previous chemo induced haze but...... is there still a little roadside park in Nacadoches that has an old fighter jet parked in it. We lived in Vernon TX when I was a little boy and used to go to Paris TX to visit our relatives and we would always stop in Nacadoches and eat a sandwhich in that park and I would play on that plane. Fond memories of your home town. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Becky, am so sorry I forgot to ask the radiation onc regarding the scaring. I was so upset with some of what has been happening to Buddy that I left and remembered it later. I even had a rubberband on my wrist to remind me. Sorry.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 28, 2003 Share Posted September 28, 2003 Becky, It seems to me that the Iressa is keeping things stable for now. I imagine you will continue with it and who knows.........it could drastically shrink things eventually. At least it is having an effect and I am so glad. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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