Hidilynn Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi All, My Dr informed me on my last visit for my 11th infusion of Alimta, that my PET/CT revealed SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION in the tumors in my right lung!! WHOO HOO!!! It also showed fluid (pluera?)around the lung which is the cause of my shortness of breath, but I am scheduled for a thoransentesis (sp?), tomorrow to releive that. Not too bad for stage IV, huh..... I feel wonderful! Its been a long 16 months worth of treatments, illness, hairloss, anxiety, and daily thoughts of my own mortality. We all know how it goes. But it's amazing how a little bit of good news can give you a whole new attitude and a lot of hope for the future. Thanks to all my family & freinds for the prayers and well wishes. My prayers go out to all who are brought to this site. Stay strong and fight! Hugs, Hidilynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 That is fabulous news!!! My husband is also stage IV and going for 4th round of Carbo/Taxol on 4/14. Last scan also showed reduction. YOU GO GIRL!!!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 That is wonderful news..Go and celebrate! Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 THATS FANTASTIC Heidilynn!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hi Hidilynn. That news is just super. I had the "thora" thing to and had 3 litres of fluid drained. I dreaded the procedure of course but in the end it wasn't that bad. You will feel even better when it is done. Hopefully they don't have to keep it hooked up for too long. Mine was on for days, but it sounds like you are going in as out patient so you might be luckier. Celebrate and best wishes with the procedure tomorrow. take care Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 SUPER! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 WOOHOO! This is great news!!!! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 Now, that is just really swell. I am very glad to see such results for you Hidilynn. don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am also Stage IV and have been on Alimta since October. You are giving me something to hope for!!!! Keep up the good work!!! Hugs - Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 Absolutely fabulous news! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 That's great news!!!!!! You are a star! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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