RAY A Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 I almost wasn’t going to post because I almost feel guilty but I read some of the posts and figured everyone could use some good news. Today I spent most of the day at the University Of Penn (that’s were my Onoc and Radiologist are) I was there to get my results. First I went at 9:30am to my Oncologist (love him he’s the best) he came in and grabbed my last 3 ct scans then came back in about ten min. came over and shook my hand and told me the tumors in my adrenal glands are now 50% there orig size and all other organs remain clean (to me that was more important than anything). He was very very happy my wife was very happy and I was happy on the inside because I still feel like cr@p from the chemo. But the doc wants me to wait until next Friday to start chemo again because I feel so lousy. Blood count not to bad but platelets are low. Wife and I went to an early lunch and were done at 11:00. My Radiologist appointment wasn’t until 2:00. I went to the office and asked if they could squeeze us in. The best news for me was they did. We got in at 11:30. My Radiologist came in (love him he’s the best) gave us a big hello and grabbed the MRI’s. He came back in and was very excited. Told us that out of the three tumors in my head, the two smaller ones were gone and the big one (2cm) on top is now half the size. He said this is excellent news and the spot on top of my head can continue to shrink and wants me to get another MRI in two months and if its still there we may do sterotatic surgery. Again my wife was excited doc was excited and I was excited on the inside. Thanks for all your prayers and I continue to pray every day for everyone here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Ray!!!! Awsome news!!!!!! Big Congrats!!! Keep it up buddy, fight, fight, fight!!!!!!!!!!!!!! David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Yeah Ray!!! You and Mrs. Ray need to celebrate! This is big news!! You needed a break!! God is Great!!! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 RAY MY HEART IS SO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR DEAR WIFE! Blessings to you both, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Way to go, Ray! Happy for you, dude! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Ray, NEVER feel bad about posting good news! I'm serious. Speaking for myself, sometimes when I'm feeling at my lowest the best lift I get is hearing news like yours. I mean it. I know what you mean about feeling good inside (I had chemo yesterday and it's kicking me today). But I feel MUCH better knowing that you are doing well, my friend. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 HURRAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!! Dont ever feel bad about posting good news, we NEED to hear it!!! Im doing like Norme does and reading GOOD NEWS before signing off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Great News!!!!!!!!!!!!! I needed to hear something really good, thx for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna D. Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 FANTASTIC NEWS RAY!!!!!!!!!!!! I am also a good news last person and news like yours just makes my day! No need to feel guilty for you are an inspiration to us all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Ray, What wonderful news!!!!!!!!! I sure hope you are feeling better soon and can receive your next chemo. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. So so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Dear Ray, Your news brought tears to my eyes. I am so so happy for you and your family. They must be thrilled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Ray, congratulations......everything is under control and progressing......happy for you and your wife... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Dear Ray, Thank you for sharing such wonderful news with us! Your great progress gives me so much hope. So happy for you and your wife! Blessings, Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Glad to hear such great news Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Oh, Dear RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless and keep you and your family..... This is indeed a good day. Warmly, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Dear Ray, Good news is an inspiration to ALL of us. I am so very happy for you, I know you very scared. The chemo craps are okay if the chemo is working. My husband went to Penn for his brain surgery and to a Penn Dr. at Holy Redeemer for his brain radiation. His neurosurgeon is Dr. Kevin Judy, his radiation onc. was Dr. Chris Gallagher. We did meet with Dr. Jamie Stevenson once, he is an onc. Who are your doctors? Keep up the good progress Ray. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hebbie Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Ray, Tears of joy!!! That is such wonderful news!!!!!!!! I am so unbelievably happy for you!!!!! My onc. at Penn is James Stephenson -- and my radiation onc. is Eli Glatstein -- who are your docs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Piermarie Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Good news is always worth sharing!!!!! Makes everyone smile on the outside and on the inside!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats, Ray!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Ray, I just told Becky I wish I lived by her for I would give her a big grandmother kiss and hug for her good news. for you I would love to give a big sister kiss and hug. that is terrific......you have made this day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karen C. Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Ray, your posting made me smile out loud! I love how you said twice that you were happy on the inside! Keep on keeping on, and pretty soon you will be NED! All the best, Karen C. (Dave C's wife) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraL Posted October 30, 2003 Share Posted October 30, 2003 Congratulations Ray!!!! Best wishes from a fellow New Jerseyan!!! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Ray, I'm thrilled for your good news! I'll continue to pray for your improvement and hope you are soon feeling up to snuff and able to enjoy all the things you love best. Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 WHOO-HOO RAY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Hey Ray; GREAT to be a SURVIVOR today!!!! So very happy for you and the family!!!! go out and celebrate!!! God bless and may all your news be this good!! Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Ray, I am a little late, but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! This is wonderful...I am so glad you are having great results...your spirits seem higher now than in the past. Good to hear! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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