paul verdon Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hi All, Michael has his PET Scans results and we meet with Dr. Rosen yesterday.I know this sounds confusing, it was to us also. In short, the main lung tumor and the spinal lesions remain unchanged (yah)!! What pushes Michael close to the fence is a lymph node which has grown, and a new area of activity on his left shoulder blade. The new area glowed with activity on the PET Scan, but was not big enough to be pictured on the CT scan, so I guess it's really new. Dr. Rosen said it's hard to say the drug is working when we're still experiencing growth, but maybe the drug needs a little more time. Therefore we're proceeding with three more treatments of Alimta with the drug Avastin added back in. This is the drug he took initially which inhibits new blood vessel growth toward tumors. Side effects are few. We feel this is worthy of the good news topic. Any one with similar experience please let us know the good news. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 This is definitely worthy of the Good News Topic!!! Stable is good. Here's hoping he rocks the next scan. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Echoing Denise, STABLE IS GOOD! Thanks for the update. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Yes, it sounds like it is basically stable, Paul. Good deal. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Stable is wonderful indeed! Thanks for sharing your news and it is GOOD to hear from you! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sounds like GREAT news to me!!!!! So happy for you. This must be a lucky week for scans!!!!! (Me, too). Please keep in touch more often!!!! Hugs - Patti B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'm loving good news, javascript:emoticon(':D')SO happy to hear from you!!! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sensationally stable!!!! Thanks for sharing. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Sounds like good news to me!! Keep on fighting. Continued best wishes. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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