fight Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hello All, Yesterday I received the results of my most recent CT scan (which I had done last Friday). My Pnemothorax has gone away! Which is really good news. The CT showed almost exactly the same results as the scan I had back in December. The doctor said he could almost see a tiny improvement but otherwise the same. The fluid on my lung is gone. With the cancer being "stable" the doctor suggested rather than starting Tarceva right now to receive doses of Avastin alone and to continue with that until we see any progression. I will receive two doses of Avastin 3 weeks apart and then re-scan and see where I'm at. Interestingly the doctor showed me where my left lung is a tiny bit larger than normal (My cancer is in the right pleura of my lung). The left lung is probably a little bit larger because it's trying to compensate for the disease in the right lung? Pretty amazing ......I thought. I guess I would have to say I'm pretty pleased with the appointment. Stable is good! Take care, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Stable is indeed good! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terriep Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 We LOVE stable!! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Good show, Rachel! I think you'll enjoy the Avastin-alone program. It's been 2 weeks since I had my first Avastin treatment without the Taxol/Carbo, and I'm already feeling better than I have in months. The plan for me is to stay on the Avastin indefinitely, then switch to something else (like Alimta or Tarceva) if and when the cancer starts growing again. Keep us posted on how you're doing. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Stable is GOOD NEWS!!!!! Congradulations Love the pic of you and the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Congratulations on the good appointment. Your picture is cute - I wish I could figure out how to post one too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Stable is great. Congratulations wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendy Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I am thrilled to read your news. Stable is great! We are all sending positive energy your way to beat it. Mendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 This really does sound like good news, Rachel. My hope is that it continues and gets even better and better. I'm so happy for you. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Wonderful news Rachel!!! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Rachel, this definitely looks like good news. Great picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Good News indeed Rachel! Praying for continued healing for you . Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I LOVE that news, Rachel. Let's keep our fingers crossed for continued good reports. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Rachel, That's great news. Stable means the chemo is working. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I would be pretty PLEASED TOO, and I am for you! This really is great news. Continue doing what our doing and go out and celebrate your good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Stable is soooo good!! Congrats! GOD BLESS!! Jamie "Hope deferred makes the heart sink, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life". Proverbs 13:12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 So happy to hear such good news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 That's great to hear, so glad for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Great News! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted February 21, 2007 Author Share Posted February 21, 2007 Thank you all for all the wonderful replies. It is so nice having so many people pulling for me! Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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