recce101 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Let's get it over with. What's the bad news? I'm going to have to cut back on my ice cream. Why -- are you packing in too many calories? No more than I have been, but I think my metabolism is moving back to the way it was before I got cancer. I've already cut out most of the high-cal stuff I added last year, and my weight is still creeping up. I'm afraid my cancer is not burning the calories like it was. So what's the problem? I really love ice cream. You had a scan last week -- what did it show? Well, a few quotes: "No significant change in irregular approximate 3.8 x 2.8 cm right upper lung consolidation...essentially stable mild right pleural effusion with anterior basilar loculation...stable to slightly improved patchy/nodular densities...previous small lateral right upper-mid lung nodules no longer seen...subpleural density or pleural calcification is less prominent...left lung clear...normal heart size...no aortic aneurysm...slight decrease in size of a few subcentimeter mediastinal lymph nodes...no evidence of metastatic disease..." Are you disappointed that the 3.8 x 2.8 thing isn't smaller? I admit, it would be nice for it to be gone. Okay then, what's the good news? I just told you! Remember, STABLE IS GOOD! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Stable is good -- Congratulations on a good scan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I will gladly PAy you tuesday for a pint of Ben and Jerries on Monday!!!!!!!! Stable is good!!!!!!! Aloha Ned and thnks for update![/img] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 You know it......stable is GREAT news, Ned. And I do totally sympathize about the ice cream . It's been SO long since I ate a candy bar or chocolate peanut butter cake, and STILL I can't lose even ONE of the 30 pounds I've gained . Small price to pay, don't you think? Can you drop in the Pub?The drinks are no cal and come with umbrellas especially for our favorite Hawaiian friends!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Love your post. And the good news. And thanks for all the support and encouragement you provide on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Pretty cool Ned. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Great news Ned, congratulations wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Great news , Ned!!! STABLE IS WONDERFUL!!! Another party... After the wine, we can start on the icecream.. woo Hoo. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 YEs,stable is good!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Yay, Ned!!!!!! Sorry about the ice cream , but stable is awesome. Try some of the Skinny Cow brand ice cream treats - they're pretty good. Hugs, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Stable IS good. Have some ice cream. Aloha, MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Stable is awesome news! :D And I second the thanks for all the support you give. Go ahead - have a big bowl of ice cream with the works (and have a bowl for me it's one of the things I can't tolerate on Tarceva ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Yay for Stable! And you gotta have ice cream sometimes... I particularly like the double churn stuff, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Congratulations, Ned. Stable is GREAT! Sorry about the ice cream, tho. Have you tried the no sugar added or the fat-free stuff? About 140 cal. per serving. Problem? 1/2 cup is a serving. Glad your scans were good. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Gee Ned -- thanks for the palpitations. Hey-hey!!! That is great news (now that my heart has calmed down.) Congrats Ned -- I'm very happy for you. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 That's great news! Congratulations! Don't cut out too much ice cream though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Stable is good Ned. Congratulations! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Congratulations-- stable is very very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 awesome. keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Ned, Stable is wonderful news. Sorry about the ice cream though.......maybe just a little??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Ned- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! STABLE IS SUCH WONDERFUL NEWS!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! I have gained 21 pounds since I started on chemo - and every time I go I have added a pound but my doc always tells me weight gain is GOOD - it shows the cancer is not consuming the calories. But, he has told me that gives you fuel to fight and something to fall back on should you need it. So-------- the way I feel, the stores sell bigger pants so I just need to go there more often!!!! I recommend Haggan-Dass Ice Cream (I know I spelled it wrong) Its mighty good!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!! Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Ned, Too bad about the ice cream (I'm suffering the same dilema!), but happy happy happy about your scan! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 The bad news is that you have to cut back on ice cream??????? You are living a charmed life my friend. A charmed, STABLE life! Congratulations, Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 WONERFUL, WONERFUL, WONERFUL NEWS!!!!!!! Time to switch to SHERBERT!!! teeheeteehee! Besides, your SWEET ENOUGH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Ned--Congratulations!! I do wish you would try to develop a sense of humor, though. These boring, by-the-book reports have got to go!--Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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