Leela Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 If you have a moment, please say an extra prayer for my mom. She had a scan last Thursday and will be getting the results this Wednesday. She is feeling pretty good lately, so trying to be cautiously optmistic, but still scared! Thanks! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 will say many extra...good luck keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Lots of prayers from up north for you and your Mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Praying! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Your mom has my prayers. feeling good is definitely a good sign. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Praying for the best results!!! I know how scary it is at scan time - mine comes up next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Prayers are being sent for great results for your mom. Hang in there, Lisa. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Adding my prayers and positive thoughts! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Joining in the prayers for your Mom and good results. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Prayer said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Prayers on the way, have hope hugs bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 You've got it Lisa!!!! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollfinn Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Leela~ "scanxiety" stinks. Tomorrow on the high holy day, I will offer my mass to your Mom. Keep us posted please. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Prayers sent Lisa! Good Luck, eveything crossed here. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hoping for good news and watching Leela! God bless, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 Hi all. Thanks so much for all the prayers! Well the oncologist came in the room and said the CT scan looks good! The mass in upper right lobe is better. Because there is some pneumonia (I'm thinking from the radiation?) it is hard to say how much it might have shrunk, but he said if you put the new picture on top of the old one, it is smaller. There is some necrosis of the mass as well. He said this is all good news. No new masses in the lung, but there is some thickening of fluid in the lower lung and her liver enzymes are a little abnormal. He did not seem overly concerned about this yet though. She will continue with Alimta and Zometa tomorrow. So phew! Thanks again all! It was bad enough having the scanxiety, but with the horrible snowstorm we're having today, getting there was a bit nerve racking. Does anyone have any insight on the thickening fluid or abnormal liver enzymes? Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 have no real insight for you ..just glad to hear good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Can't help you with your question Lisa but great to hear the scan results.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Congrats on the good results, unfortunately no experience with those particular questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thrilled to hear the good news. Sorry I have no info on the liver enzymes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Lisa, Good to hear that the mass is smaller... I don't know about the liver enzymes. I do know that my husband had a problem and developed a condition called pneumonitis in the lung due to the Alimta... it is a possible side effect. It showed as a "ground glass opacity " on CT scan and he became short of breath gradually and then all of a sudden it was acute. He was put on prednisone and taken off the Alimta. I am not saying that is your mom's case and I certainly wouldn't want to alarm you, but if she has increasing or severe shortness of breath , don't ignore it.. It could be pneumonitis which is treatable , especially if caught early. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Lisa, Also glad to hear there is improvement. I do echo Sue's (Shineladysue) sentiments about Alimta. I also don't mean to upset you, but please keep a close watch, as things can spiral suddenly with Alimta when it comes to the fluid accumlation. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Lisa - I answered your PM - check your inbox. Tell Mom WAY TO GO!!!! Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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