ernrol Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Results of my scans show that all but one of the spots that we were concerned with have resolved. The other one has grown from 1.9cm to 3.6cm and the SUV has gone from 5.3 to 12.2. The onc said that this could possibly be from the Avastin working from inside the tumor, causing the increase in size and elevated SUV. He wants to hit it with radiation just in case that is not the Avastin. So Friday I go to the Radiation Oncologist. I still feel great will have to see how the radiation does. It may slow me down a little. I will do all I can to keep from getting fatigued. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 All in all, not too bad Ernie. A little radiation and with a touch of luck you'll be back on your way to NED-ville in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I am glad you had good results Ernie. So, I take it you have just the one tumor now? Are you going to continue with the avastin? Was there any sign that your tumor is cavitating (dying from the inside out)? Dr. West told me that there can be a risk of a cavitating tumor bleeding if it is dying from the inside out with use of avastin. When I had my ck treatment, I was told that avastin would not be good to use because of the risk of my tumor bleeding. Did your oncologist talk about bleeding risk if you have radiation? Maybe you should run your plan by Dr. West. Anyway, if it were me, and it was decided that avastin would not be a problem if it is discontinued, I would ask for a targeted radiation to kill off the residual disease. Cyberknife can do that most efficiently. The various forms of IMRT could do it too. IMRT is cheaper and easily covered by insurance. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernrol Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Don, I have not had Avastin for two weeks. They will discontine it during the radiation. Thanks for the info on radiation. Stay positive, Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 ERnie Good Luck with the new plan Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 That is a good report Ernie. I hope the radiation can safely destroy what is left. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ernie- Good luck with radiation-- fry that little bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hope the radiation zaps it good! (It's what worked best at shrinking Harry's main tumor). Thinking of you and saying an extra prayer! Nova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ernie, Good to hear that most of the lc is gone. Hopefully a little radiation will chase the balance of it away. Hang in there - I am rooting for you! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ernie, Sure hope the radiation will do the trick. Never lose that fantastic positive attitude. You are such an inspiration. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Extra prayers that the radiation takes care of that stubborn spot. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Best of luck with the radiation. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Just wanted to wish you the best eernie..I'm certain that the radiation will get that spot. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I too am cheering you on Ernie that the radiation will zap this little bugger POOF GONE! Not a great report, but not all that bad either! The good news is, they still have options!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Good Luck Ernie. You are incredibly strong person and an inspiration to us all. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 DIE TUMOUR DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FRY FRY FRY!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sending prayers that radiation clears up whatever cancer is left. Hang in there. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Ernie, the tumor will die!!!!!!!! all my prayers & a big hug bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlaureti Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Ernie, I know you will do great with this. Radiation works so good for this! You are incredibly positive and that is more than half the battle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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