fight Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Hello All, I went to see the specialist last Wed. and had a chest x-ray to monitor the fluid on my right lung and to see if the Tarceva is working. The fluid is still there but appears to be stable. My left lung looks good and has no fluid on it. THANK GOD! My oxygen level is normal and overall I'm feeling pretty good. My doctor explained that Tarceva will shrink cancer in about 10% of people who take it and will stabilize the cancer in about 40% of patients. The other 50% it doesn't work for at all. He says that it looks like I'm in the 40% group that it stabilizes. I'm okay with that. I will take stability any day of the week. My husband was disappointed. He was wanting to see some shrinkage and was a little bit down after the visit. But, with this thick skin I developed over the last year I told him that we need to be happy with this news and to make each day count. No one knows what the future holds. We have to live in the moment. I'm enjoying this moment and praying that the cancer stays quiet for a long time. Today is my 35th birthday! Last year on my birthday I had a thorocentesis and was wondering if I would make it to my next birthday. I'm so thankful I'm feeling good and still enjoying life. My husband and I are going out to dinner tonight and tomorrow some of my friends are having a party for me. Those beautiful moments just keep stacking up........ Take Care, Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineT Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Rachel - That is SUPER news! I am so happy for you! I will keep you in my prayers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Enjoy your day, you deserve it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Yeah for stability!!! I know what you mean about that thick skin. As time goes by I've come to accept the "not bad news" as good news, while my husband still has a very difficult time with it. Go out and enjoy your 35th birthday. Keep enjoying life and making those memories. Happy Birthday! Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 It seems like we settle for less as time goes by, I know I have, but stable is good news. Keep it up. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Iressa and Tarceva held John stable a long time. Stable is a very good thing, it means parties, going to dinner, and making it to 35. Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Rachel-- That's fantastic to hear so happy for you. Congratulations, Happy Birthday and many many more to come! You have a great attitude and that will take you far. Take care and have a great weekend you deserve it! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Stable is great! Have a fun birthday dinner and party. Happy 35th! Raney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Happy, happy birthday, Rachel. Stable is GREAT news. May you be stable for the next............ummmmmm......40-50 years!!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Congratulations all around and Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 "fight" ...we need to...make each day count...No one knows what the future holds...Those beautiful moments just keep stacking up... You broke the code there, Rachel. Have a great birthday weekend! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Happy Birthday, Rachel!!! Stable is good news. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Stable is good! Happy Birthday and I pray that you have many, many, more happy birthdays!!! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Stable sounds like a great report to me. Hope you have a very happy 35th Birthday, Rachel, and many many more!!! Ellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Rachel--Happy Birthday! Stable is a beautiful word and a lovely present! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Rachel, Great news. Congratulations and Happy Birthday! I'm so with Kasey - I hope you're stable for the next 40 - 50 years! Hang in there and stay strong! Enjoy the "stability" and celebrate!!!! God Bless, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Rach, I am so happy for your stable news and the Tarceva is be doing its job. You're so lucky to be in the 40% bracket. Yes, what a difference a year makes! Keep that good news coming and you are doing everything right by living each day to its fullest. You are a beautiful young lady. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Happy Birthday Rachel and cheers to many more birthdays in your future, Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Happy 35th Birthday Rachel!! I'm so glad to hear your STABLE! (some of us aren't you know, mind wise)! hehehehee! Continued GOOD HEALTH TO YOU my friend! Keep on keepin on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Happy Birthday, and many more to come. You're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Happy Birthday Rachel and many more to you!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL, and a big congratulations on stable. wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 happy, happy birthday!!!!!!Celebrate the stable too!!!!!. I kno hat you mean in speacting better newa. but they are good. hugs bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Rachel, So glad the Tarceva is stabilizing you. That is great news! Happy Happy Happy Birthday!!!!!!!! Lilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Happy Belated Birthday, and Yayyyy on being part of a 40% statistic! Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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