TracyD Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 While the news wasn't what we had hoped for, it also wasn't too bad. Apparently my lungs are now clear except for the primary tumor, which is being stubborn. My last scans showed possible growth of that tumor, although very slight. The new scans basically showed the same. The good news is that if there's growth it is very small and everything else appears to be gone. The plan is to do another round of Avastin and scan again in eight weeks. I'm feeling really well and my quality of life is great so I do not want to rush back to chemo quite yet. So basically we are at the watch and wait stage. Spring is here and I'm feeling better than I was a year ago, we are very thankful for that. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Sounds good, Tracy. Best to you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Tracy, Glad you received the reports. Those damn primaries!! Another whack with the Avastin may be just what that tumor needs to make it go away. Best of all is that you are feeling good and hanging tough. All my best, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hi, Tracy! As we're always told, stable is good, but it's only natural to want even better scan results -- especially when we think there's a chance of that because of how we're feeling. Tomorrow (Monday) is my next CT scan, and I'm sure my thoughts mirror yours of a few days ago. Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Tracy- It took several infusions of the Avastin before John saw some shrinkage. I think staying on it for awhile is a good idea. You have come a long way. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Tracy, Stable is good. I'm praying that your future scans remain stable too! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Stable is good! You're going in the right direction, keep on keeping on. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I agree with the others Tracy. Stable is the 2nd best news, and best news is always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hi Tracy, Sorry everything wasn't completely knocked out, but it does sound like you got a lot of good news. The primary will just take some further coaxing. Hang in there. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiesia Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Tracy, How large is this primary ? Cna they nuke it with radiation ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 I think that's decent news. Your lungs being completely clear except the primary is great. I'm glad to hear you're feeling good. That's most important, and like Ry said, it took awhile to see shrinkage on the Avastin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Sounds good Tracy...speaking of nuking, you may be a candidate for cyberknife now. If the avastin still has something to offer, I suppose one should stay with it and then nuke it. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Tracy, I will pray that the Avastin will show shrinkage next time. I have three months of wait and see also. Let's just kick it back on the back burnner and really enjoy life. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted April 1, 2007 Share Posted April 1, 2007 Hi Tracy ...sounds like a good report. Some of these modalities take a while to do their thing. I am glad to hear there was no progression. Keep fighting the good fight. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Tracy, You are such a great fighter, you WILL knock this thing out. May take a little more time than you hoped. So glad to hear that you are feeling so good now. Enjoy those beautiful kids!! Ellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Tracy , overall your scan results sound pretty good. The fact that you are feeling better is a wonderful thing. Enjoy it. God Bless. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyslittlegirl Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hi Tracy, I glad to hear you are feeling great and that you got some good news. I'll be praying that this next rounds finishes it off! Meantime, continue feeling good and enjoying life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I think this sounds pretty good to me! Blessings this spring and this Easter. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Sounds like great news to me Tracy. I know what it's like to have multiple nodules and for that to have been wiped out is fantastic. Enjoy the next 8 weeks!!!! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Tracy--It sounds like good news to me! It's a year and counting. I think stable is a beautiful word! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Tracy, I know this isn't as good a report as you wanted but it's far from being a bad one, either. Sometimes, these drugs just take their time in performing their magic. You're one tough cookie and I know your next report will be all you were hoping for this time. And, yes, stable is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Tracy, Sounds like good news to me! Enjoy Spring time. Take Care, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Congratulations on your stable report and very best wishes that avastin will knock it down & out. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Tracy, Your results although not perfect sound pretty good and I know how important it is with three kids to feel good. Continue to enjoy that feeling especially with the spring weather beginning. Hope to talk to you soon. Sending lots of hugs to you and your family and here is hoping your next scans are even better. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Tracy, Glad you are feeling good. Prayers that the next report will be even better. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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