spicysashimi Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 The results are in. Generally good with some ???'s Mild uptake in mandible (that's right, my chin!!!). "This is of uncertain clinical significance" No CT abnormality in chin. Large lung lesion (Alfonse) same size but increased cavitation and decreased uptake. The three subcentimeter lung lesions (the three amigos) are the same size but have no uptake. No lymphadenopathy (no swollen lymph nodes) or uptake in hilia or medastinum. Minimal uptake in colon which is likely physiologic. Again "uncertain clinical significance". The previous hypermetabolic osseous disease (bone mets) appears overall improved with previous study. Manubrial lesion resolved. T1 lesion "no longer identified". L2 has increased uptake but radiologist blames it on differences in marrow hyperplasia and not progression. The uptake in the sacrum and pelvis are less conspicuous on the current study and demonstrate overall improvement. There remains a conspicuous lesion in the left acetabulum (hip socket) which is not significantly changed. I'll take it! Happy New Year. Quote
mary colleen Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Aaron - I would take it as well. I'm happy for you. I hope that you're happy, too. All of the pain of chemo is paying off, and will continue to do so. You're getting there, I know it. Hang in! Mary Colleen Quote
trish2418 Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 That is good news, Aaron. Treatment is working! Hang in there. Trish Quote
Mendy Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 I am so happy you are getting good results from the chemo. It is working! Hopefully you will get a break soon and can enjoy some new eyebrows. Keep it up! Mendy Quote
barbara5452 Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Sounds like a winning report, keep the faith and keep us informed. Quote
sharonjo Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Great report Aaron, Congratulations! Sharon Quote
TracyD Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Great news Aaron! What a way to kick off the new year. Wishing for continued improvement. Tracy Quote
Welthy Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 Aaron, Thanks for sharing and good to hear the report. Progress in the right direction is always good. Oh, and about the whole mandible thing, Tony looked like he had Abe Lincoln's beard on one of his PET's. They decided that it was gum/mouth irritation/inflamation. Now the "naming" is another thing altogether! You crack me up. Welthy Quote
DianeR Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 Sounds good Aaron. Happy New Year. Hope 2007 is a wonderful year for you. Diane Quote
ztweb Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 Sounds good Aaron! Happy New Year to you! We have a saying around here, that I believe you will appreciate... "Life was a bi**h in 2006. We pray it's like heaven in 2007!" Best of luck! Jen Quote
Maryanne Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 Hi Aron, Good news the chemo is working. Were you reading from a report? Did your Onochologist break it down for you yet? Sending healing vibes for continued success. Let's knock this bugger out!! How much more chemo do you have? Maryanne Quote
missyk Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 Hmmmmm...Never thought about naming the tumors! LOL And I thought we were odd! *Grins* GREAT news on your update!! Happy New Year, indeed...and wishes for continued success in treatment!!! Quote
dchurchi Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Aaron, what a great way to start the New Year Quote
Nick C Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Aaron, thanks for the update. Yes, chin or jaw is the mandible. Sounds like it's all going well! Quote
Frank Lamb Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Aaron,sounds like a good way to start out the new year.Keep it on an upswing all year long now. Quote
Dazy Posted January 9, 2007 Posted January 9, 2007 Alfonse, and The Three Amigos!!! I have often pictured mine as having a sort of 5-ring circus (or should I say 5 lobe...? )goin' on in there - ya know when they say "wait & watch"...? Heehee...what do they expect to see? Kidding. Aaron, I am so happy for your good report. As for the mandible thing? My last PET/CT showed uptake in the palate/tonsil/throat area (I have no tonsils) I kept joking that it was from talking too much. Actually, I have some weird, bony growth on my hard palate - still haven't determined the clinical significance of that, if any... Anyway - CONGRATS!!! Think I'll bake some brownies in your honor... Again, kidding...(?) Yours in HOPE!!! Stacey P.S. Tell Alfonse and the "Amigos" it's time for them to go, now!!! Quote
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