EastCoastLadi Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have mentioned that I would give an update as to how my husband is doing, and since I've known for a bit, but w/ the holidays, and my "little one" being so sick ( but she is slowly getting better), I think you will understand the title of my post. As some may know my husband was doing IMRT to brain mets and rad to chest and liver, his scans showed increase in number and size of mets in brain and slight increase in lung. So at that point, his onc. decided to go back on oral etoposide only, of course I'm thinking one chemo, isn't two or even 3 better? But onc. said husbands' overall blood looked good and he wanted to go ahead. So the goal was 21 days, which if anyone understands this type of chemo how it is taken, to finish 21 days is very rare. Well my man or "chemo man" did it, of course w/ some small modifications - 1 pill as day in the final days vs. 2 pills. Next,after time off of chemo, which puts us around the holidays, dr. wants to do the "tests" MRI and CT chest. My husband is fortunate to get both for the Fri. before Christmas, but before we left the dr. office I said, please don't spoil our Christmas if it isn't good. Well luv him he didn't but the 26th he called, my husband happened to be out for a walk. The news was beyond good!!!!! the MRI ( the written report ) indicated decrease in number and size of mets and decrease in brain swelling, his CAT indicated decrease in size of tumors in lung and adrenal gland! Well I couldn't believe it, shock set in, dr. couldn't believe it either, he was impressed, we saw in a couple of days later, he can't explain why, but, he said for my husband to have what he has EX Small Cell LC w/ reoccuring brain mets, to respond so well to just the etoposide is phenominal! ...so I thought my husband doesn't go by any "BOOK" - throw the proverbal "BOOK" out! Now know that he still hadn't seen the actual films/scans, but told my husband to start back on Etoposide again, it's so hard keeping track of everything, but in my confusion, the next day I called his nurse, expecting her to call me back, well she didn't but the dr. did (and he was on vacation, but happened to had popped in at the hosp to see the scans) . This is what he tells me....90 % decrease in the lung tumor!!! 50 - 60 % decrease in the brain mets!!! Again, he tells me he has never seen it before, but then again, you haven't met my one of a kind husband. Oh I'm leaving out all kinds of stuff, but I will tell you , its' been so mentally exhausting in all the good news, it still is a constant fight, my husband can never stop. His Dr. told him and me , that my husband is one of the main reasons that gets him up to come to work everyday!, my husbands' progress is nothing short of unbelievable. If my husband went into Boston, ( u all know some of the best cancer ctrs in the world) they would be in amazement too. ....so we take the good (great, we take the bad ...( and no I am not going to sing the theme to the "Facts of Life" ...... but please, even when you think the worse, the bad, lost all hope know that this disease is so unpredictable that no one and I mean no one can tell you what will happen for sure! ...thanks for letting me ramble!!! Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Grace that is truly wonderful, wonderful news! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I am just so happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 That is wonderful grace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Grace That is wonderful inspiring news. It gives me much hope for my Mom who has Ext SCLC. Take Care Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Oh Grace! I just want to jump up and down...and I am not exaggerating! What wonderful news. Thanks for the great post, and enjoy this! You are a truly one-of-a-kind wife for a one-of-a-kind guy! God bless, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 WOW!! Awesome News!! Praise God!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendy Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Grace, What a wonderful way for you, your girls, and your husband to start the new year. I hope your daughters stay well for you and that you can enjoy life with your family and get a little rest in for yourself. Mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Wonderful news Grace!!!! I'm so happy for your family. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Grace, I do believe it is patients like your husband that keeps Drs. in this very tough field coming back to work. Your New Year has started so wonderfully and I pray it continues well into next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 WOOOOHOOOOO! What lovely news to begin the New Year (and the day) with!!! May your "Chemo Man" continue to "write the NEW BOOK"!!! ALL the BEST to your family (and your wonderful doc!) in 2007! Here's to continued shrinkage! Yours in HOPE!! Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 What wonderful news, Grace. May the good new continue. Thanks for sharing. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Grace, you SO NEEDED some good news and this is REALLY GOOD NEWS!!!!!! I'm praying for more incredible shrinkage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Oh Grace!!!!!! Fantastic news and you just made my day...I am beyond thrilled for you both. Continued prayers for more great results. Love, Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Grace -- a BIG congrats to you and your hubby on such fantastic results!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom K Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 This is fantastic. It is so great reading good news. I hope it keeps coming for you and Carlton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Whoo Hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Grace Wonderful news. Happy New Year Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Grace, This is wonderful news! I am so happy for you! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Grace, That's great news. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Oh My G-d Grace, I was so hesitant to read your post from your heading. But boy I am so glad I did and the news is overwhelming. That is incredible!!!!! I am sooooo thrilled for both of you. Keep the good news coming!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 That's wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Wow, that is fantastic! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Jo Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Grace- That is so exciting! And inspiring. Thank you for sharing! Tell your husband to keep it up! Marco Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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