Maryanne Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 His primary and his Oncologist called it stable. And of course that is well and good. But the bugger also grew from 4mm to 5mm Even though they are not concern as it is still so tiny there still is this growth. So as the results are promising its still scarey in the back of our minds that there still was a slight growth. I know so many of you can relate. So 3 months next CT. If there is a growth, they will do a PET. But right now if they want to call it Stable, we will take it. Maryanne Quote
fillise Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 I'm with you--I'll take stable anyday! It's so small that it could be avariation in the look they got. Susan Quote
gail Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Stable is very good. And remember what my onc tells me: the size of the nodule depend on how they slice the scan!! He always refers to a loaf of raisin bread. sometimes you slice the raisin, sometimes you don't. Sometimes you slice the fat part, sometimes the thinner part. Calm calm calm gail Quote
Barb73 Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Maryanne, My thinking on this: It may be all in the way you slice it. Size may be the way the picture was taken. As for "stable," that has been on our plate, and I know the "back-of-the-mind" thoughts. They can be very energy exhausting and for naught. Keep positive. I'm sending every good vibe your way that I can muster, Barbara Quote
sharonjo Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Maryanne and Joel, So happy for your good news....STABLE! Yay! God Bless, Sharon Quote
Connie B Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Mine goes up and down from 4mm to 5mm to 6mm down to 4mm up to 7mm back down to 5mm, and mine has been doing that for 5 years now. It could just be the difference in the picture of the CT scan also. That really is small in size. Congratulations is in ORDER! HOORAY Joel is STILL STABLE!!!!! PARTY TIME!!!!! Are we heading over to the PUB?? Quote
shineladysue Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Maryanne & Joel, I've been waiting for this report and it was worth waiting for... WOO HOO!!! to Stable. I agree with what the others are saying about the size and slicing of the scans. I've heard the onc say this more than once. Sounds like news to celebrate, to me.. Hugs, Sue Quote
Patti B Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Maryanne- My onc has also told me it depends on the "slicing" so I do believe that a celebration is in order. Lets meet at the Pub - I think Connie is already there waiting on you and Joel!!! Hugs - Patti B Quote
SandraL Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Yeah!!!... reading everyone else's posts here, it sure sounds "stable" and oh so encouraging. Great to hear. Hope you are having an awesome weekend! Quote
RandyW Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 everything looks bigger on Camera!!!! congrats on a GEAT STABLE!!!!!!!!! Quote
Geri Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Stable is good, give that man a hug and go celebrate. Geri Quote
dchurchi Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Although we would all love to here the tumors have shrunk, or have been resolved, Stable is still very good news. I also think the small growth is slicing. Alan has a couple of scans where there has been slight growth, and the report itself even states it is probably due to slicing Quote
Janet B Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Hooray for stable - hooray for both of you!! Quote
Welthy Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Hey -- sounds like stable to me too! Take it and run. Congrats and you can breathe again for awhile. Welthy Quote
J.C. Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 I read stable, congratulations and a celebration at the Pub. xo Jackie Quote
chloesmom Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Take stable and run with it! I'm very happy for you guys! Cindy Quote
Don M Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 Sounds good Maryanne. I ascribe to the slice theory. Don M Quote
Brandyswa Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 Im head to the pub too because STABLE is great news!!! I'll Cheer to that!!! Quote
JB Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 Ok...I'll take that...That's good news...relax and enjoy life for three months. Quote
dadstimeon Posted April 14, 2008 Posted April 14, 2008 Maryanne-- Stable is very very good, so glad for Joel and you! Rich Quote
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