LovesLife Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Don - sending best wishes and many prayers for a good scan result. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Don, I am adding my prayers to the list of many. I am hoping for great news to come. Stay atrong! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Thanks for your prayers and good wishes everyone. My radiation oncologist at Swedish called the radiologist. She told me that the big tumor has shrunk a bit. They did find what I remember her describing as a number of spots throughout the rest of my lung. She said that they were too small, 4 mm and less, to tell for sure what they are. They could be temporary areas of inflammation. I am going to have a follow-up ct scan in 2 months to see if there are any changes in the spots and if the big tumor is behaving itself. She said that she is not really concerned about the spots and that it is almost not worth mentioning because it causes patients to worry about nothing. Although I was an anxious wreck yesterday, I have not been depressed today. I have been reciting a mantra to myself. The tumor shrunk…the tumor shrunk…the tumor shrunk… I have not read the report yet or looked at the images on the cd. I am not sure I really want to do that any more now. I am going to continue with the lexapro. I keep a stash of xanax now. I did not have to take any xanax today and I feel much better, come what may. I will continue with the tarceva and am very grateful the tumor got smaller. I have been praying too. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 That's very good news, Don! I was about ready to hit the shutdown button but decided to check in one more time, and I'm glad I did. Have a great rest-of-the weekend. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 (((Don))), The tumor shrunk…the tumor shrunk…the tumor shrunk… Yesssssssssssss!!!! "The tumor shrunk"... Hang on to that thought , Don, and all the positive thoughts you can. You are entitled to feel a bit down at times, ya know? This journey has been no picnic for you, but Don you have really put up a valiant fight against this cancer thing. I thank you for sharing the good and the bad of it. You have always been such an inspiration to me. Still praying with you , Don. Keep us informed. "the tumor shrunk, the tumor shrunk , the tumor shrunk"... yesssssssss!!! God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Don, You are such a blessing to all of us. Happy to hear your tumor shrunk and praying it continues to shrink with Tarceva. You are one, very brave man. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Good news, Don! Thanks for sharing. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 YEAH!!!! THE TUMOR SHRUNK!!!! THE TUMOR SHRUNK!!! I am soooooo happy for you, Don. I have been waiting and watching this post for your news and was starting to get very nervous............. Can I buy you one at the Pub, please?????? Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Thats awesome news Don. I have followed your journey since I first came in here last April. I remember you being among the first to respond to my mixed up posts. Continued good luck. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Geez, Don......you gotta post that there's an update to this thread. I would have been bummed big time if I'd missed it. I think it's just wonderful about the shrinking tumor. Remember that 'Die tumor, die" mantra???? I bet it's working. And ya know, Fred has nodules in both lungs and there's been NO change in close to 3 years. Boy, I sure hope you get even more good news in 2 months. You are my hero. And BTW......what's the point in reading the report and looking at the scan now? Put them aside and revel in the moment. I am! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 What wonderful news Don - I am so very, very happy for you! Now you can enjoy the day without the pressure and anxiety of waiting for the results. What a wonderful way to begin my Sunday reading this news! Thanks for sharing. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hey Hey Don. You got that thing moving in the RIGHT direction now. YEAH!!! I think you can forget about the tiny spots. They aren't worth worrying about. So many of us have had tiny spots on one pet and they disappear on next pet. Celebrate and Enjoy, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Shrinkage is good Don. I think your mantra helped. Keep those positive thoughts.. I am right with you! I know that wait and see feeling, but hey, there was shrinkage and that certainly is a positive sign. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Great news Don! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 GOOD NEWS DON! I missed this one earlier today, didn't see the update post. Glad I decided to read the thread again! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Glad you are feeling better Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Hi Don, I've been waiting for this post. I,m so glad you got a good report. SHRINKAGE IS GREAT. Way to go Don. wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMLV Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Don I'm glad to hear about the shrinkage -- wishing you the best. Lenny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 WOOOOOOHOOOOOO The tumor shrank!!! The tumor shrank!! I am sooo thrilled for you!!! God Bless!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 That' good news Don. Let me help you with your mantra. You tumor SHRUNK! I agree with Katie--put the reports and cds away and try to do something non-cancer related. There's far too much life to be lived to let the cancer rule. You know that better than anyone--heck you TAUGHT most of us that! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 The tumor shrunk -- that's EXCELLENT news! So sorry for the mental anguish you're going through. Hoping and praying that will ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Yeah!!!! Don that is great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexan Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Don I am so happy for youuuuuuuuu!!!!! There are really good news. I have being down too, I think is the weather. Xanax is my best friend. . Don I have to repit but I am really happy for you hugs bucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 That is very good news Don! Congratulations! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisa Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Shrinkage and "too small to tell" are great!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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