fight Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Hello All, I had a ct scan the Monday before last and the nurse called me this morning with the results. She said that there was some slight progression in two nodules otherwise everything else was stable. I have been feeling pretty good lately and have been doing well mentally too. When I heard the word progression I got really quiet and then she asked if I was okay. I said "no I just want this awful thing to go away." The tears soon followed...I hate that! When I get angry or upset it is hard to recompose myself. The nurse was so nice and started telling me a story about a man who had three failed chemos and the fourth one he was trying was working. I'm not sure if that made me feel better or not? I will meet with my local oncologist next Monday and go over the scan and then have an appointment with the lung specialist at the end of this month so he can tell me what the next step is. I feel good right now and I am going to go with that. It is a beautiful spring here in Colorado and I'm enjoying every minute of it! Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Stable is a good thing. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEA Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Rachel, Prayers that the oncologist and lung specialist come up with a successful plan. Keep the fighting spirit and enjoy the beauty of the spring season. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddyslittlegirl Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Rachel, I glad to hear you are feeling good physically and mentally. Try to keep that up and stay positive. I'm really praying that you get some good news real soon. Until then focus on the stable part and that beautiful scenery around you. Take care and God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Good luck with you visit Rachael. Just want you to know I am pulling for you girl. Keep a positive attitude as that could move mountains. I am going to send you some meditation healing Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicysashimi Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Hang in there Rachel. Its an up and down thing for most of us. Have you looked into supplements? It will get your mind off the grim stuff and back on the healing track. pm me if you're interested and we can chat mushrooms and soy. aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Sorry it was not great news. Try to keep your mind off it until you get to meet with your docs. Keep us posted on the plan. Raney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Hi Rachel, I am so sorry you didn't get the news you were hoping for. Now, you have to wait to see the Dr. and I'm sure that is also difficult. Please try and stay positive. As many of the others have said, sometimes it's the 3rd or 4th line therapy that really does the trick! I know you and your Dr. will come up with a great new plan next week. Hang in there! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I'll be praying here, Rachel, for the strength you need to continue your fight AND for a plan to bring great results. I hate this disease and want nothing more than to pummel it right down to the ground! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I am sorry you did not get better news Rachel, but at least it sounds like things are mostly stable. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Sorry they did not give you the news you wanted to hear. I hope you and the doc can come up with a new plan to get rid of IT. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Some of the words they use on us are very discouraging, but I'm glad you are enjoying the spring. Stay positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Rachel: Waiting is the hardest thing. In the meantime, continue enjoying the weather and all the beauty that Colorado has to offer, which is a lot. Your overall sense of well-being, frame of mind, and attitude are a vital part of your "fight." Best wishes and Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Rachel, It is a very good sign that you feel great. Don't dispair.... everybody is different and one approach doesn't fit everybody. Are you considering tarceva with the avastin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 Oh Rachel this is just a roller-coaster ride!! I sure wish you didn't have to be on it. Keeping you in my prayers for a game plan that does the trick. Hang in there and try to have a good Easter with your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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