enyaw061032 Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 I had my ct scan today, and will get results Tuesday. I am hoping will show improvement. Barb Quote
ginnyde Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 I hope it shows improvement too, Barb. Quote
ernrol Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 Barb, Will pray that your scan are much improved. Stay positive, Ernie Quote
wendyr Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 Barb: Best wishes and prayers for a very good outcome on Tuesday Wendy Quote
barbara5452 Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 Praying for the good news for you and all of us.... Quote
Kasey Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 May the time pass quickly.......the news be GREAT!!!! Kasey Quote
carolhg Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 Praying for good scan results for you. Carol Quote
marym Posted February 10, 2007 Posted February 10, 2007 Good luck! I had one,too, but won't get results until Thursday, Hope we both show good results! Mary Quote
Kaffie Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Sending positive vibes for good results for you and Mary Kathy Quote
jang Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 Sending prayers your way for great results! Quote
trish2418 Posted February 12, 2007 Posted February 12, 2007 I'll say a prayer for great results. Trish Quote
enyaw061032 Posted February 14, 2007 Author Posted February 14, 2007 Thank each and every one for your support. It is an awesome thing to see all the troops come marching in for me and for each other. I am very grateful. The test results were good but not NED. The larger mass shrank to where the onc said it was just "thickening," and the smaller one was GONE! The others in the mediastinin (spelling?) - center of my chest was gone except for thicking I think is what he said. The spine mass did not show up and onc said it doesn't show up on chest xray or cat scan, because it doesn't pick up bone masses. He said it was still there and must be treated with radiation, as does the thickening left in the tumors that were thickening and the spine that is still there. He changed my treatment because he said it was not compatible with radiation. He said there would be more side effects with the new medicine (as if there wasn't enough now). He said primarily the red blood count, white blood count, and the platelets (spelling?) would most likely be down and that I would need a blood transfusion, and infection, etc. was a possibility. I really can't remember each and every word but trying to put the things he said to me from memory and some notes I took. I have an appointment with the radiation onc on Friday for a consultation and appointment for "marking the areas." Yesterday was my 7th treatment and the first one with the new medicine chemicals. I go again today and tomorrow, and then on Friday get a shot for white blood cells (don't know why but said to get a handle on it a bit ahead of time?). Praying that I can manage all of this without a total nervous breakdown. I am trying real hard to be positive but it is hard. Barb Quote
Don M Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 It looks like your treatment path is working Barb. Don M Quote
trish2418 Posted February 14, 2007 Posted February 14, 2007 It does sound like you're making progress, Barb. I'll say a prayer that the results continue to be good. Trish Quote
enyaw061032 Posted February 17, 2007 Author Posted February 17, 2007 Thanks again to all of you! What a wonderful group this is! So much support, and I thank each and everyone of you for your support. Barb Quote
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