raneyf Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 I've been having tests all week at my request to see where we were after the abraxane/carbo/avastin combo. Bad News from PET: Two new bone mets, right femur, left ischium. Some new lymph involvement in abdomen and above left collar bone. Good News from PET: Lungs look stable to better still. Previously radiated bone mets look good. Bad News from MRI: 6mm Brain Met So, I'm being radiated for the bone mets. Looks like I have SRS ahead of me for the brain met. Then maybe a clinical trial of docetaxel and a new drug - something like Obiterax (sp?). I'm not sure about the name of that other drug. He was going to write it down for me, but we both forgot. I have to finish all my radiation first anyway. So it looks like I have a bright future that will include lots of chemo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 You are an amazing woman and I pray you can fight through this as you have in the past. Blessings to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Many prayers coming your way. Keep fighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Sorry to hear about the Bad News Part. You are young and have those little ones to keep you fighting!! Wishing you-Peace Comfort and Strength Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I'll be praying EXTRA hard for you. Each time I see your picture next to your post, it makes me think of my daughter. It's very unfair that you're having to go thru this. Please know I'm thinking of you. Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Cancer sucks!! I will send out prayers to your family. The strength you have shines through all your posts. Stay strong and believe! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Raney-- I am thinking really strong thoughts for you. They are going to get those bone mets. SRS will get rid of the brain met...You are going to be stable again. Sending all of my good thoughts to you and your family. Best, Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Don't get discouraged ... better test results are ahead, I just know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 (((Raney))), grab onto the good news parts and run with them. Do what you need to do to deal with the other . One 6mm brain met should be able to be blasted into oblivion with SRS, and the radiation should take care of the bones quite readily. It's a difficult and scary journey someetimes, isn't it, hon? But each time you strap yourself in tighter and get on with what needs to be done to keep going around on this ride. I'm hoping the tx won't be too hard and that pretty soon you'll have some news that is heavier on the positive side than this one was. Good luck. I'm cheering you on. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 I am so sorry about this news. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Please take care of yourself and you will do fine through the treatments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Raney, Stay strong and keep fighting. I know you will because your strength comes through in your words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Raney, I wish the news was better, but I believe that those stupid mets will be no match for your strength and courage. I'll be adding my prayers to everyone else's that those nasty mets will be zapped for good. Remember that we will be here with you through all the radiation and chemo. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted July 7, 2007 Share Posted July 7, 2007 Raney: Seems to me that the good part considerably outweighs the bad. You've got the right approach. Keep doing what you're doing! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Hang in there, Raney. You've got the strength and determination to get through this battle as well. I'm sending lots of prayers your way. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 I am sorry about the bad news Raney. Hold onto the good and fight everything else. Stay strong!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Keep the good in front of you and blast the bad to h#**. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Raney, I'm so sorry you got some bad news. Everytime I see your picture it reminds me of me and my family. We both have little ones that need us and when we get the bad news we have to pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off and try the next thing. I'm encouraged to hear you had some good news as well. That is what you need to focus on. You are young and can withstand many chemos. I hope this next one will be the one to get the results you need! Take Care, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Raney, Sorry about the mixed bag results. Hate those mixed bags . It's good to know there are still options and game plans. I'm glad your ducks are already in a row. Welcome to the "Constant Chemo" club. Hoping to hear things are moving in the right direction soon. Warm Regards, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Talk about a roller coasted ride Glad for the good news, lets just keep everything crossed that the new treatments will become good news. Keep that positive attidude and keep those boxing gloves on and keep punching away. We are always here for you and right behind you routing you on. You are so young and that is a plus in your favor. Sending prayers your way. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Raney, Praying for a complete healing for you .... Stay strong Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicysashimi Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Hang in there Raney. From what I've read brain mets are very treatable (is it resectable?) and as I said in my other post, you can live with bone mets for a long time. I just think you haven't found your right combo yet. We're thinking about you. aaron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Raney, You are young and strong...Keep up the good fight. I am thinking about you and your family. Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Raney, I am sorry about the bad news part. Good luck with your continued treatment. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Hi Raney, I am sure this has to be so frustrating and disappointing. Try to hang on to the good news and have faith that something new will do the trick for you. I am praying for you and your family and that there will be only good news for you in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Hi Raney: Focus on the good news and fight with all you've got. You can do it. Good Luck & God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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