Angie Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 I could not believe my ears when I heard the news. A few weeks ago, my dad's doctor was concerned about something he saw on the CT scan. He thought fluid was building up again, but he couldn't confirm that. My dad has been feeling well and no problem breathing, so we were hoping that wasn't the case. Since my dad had chemo from mid-May until Oct 29, his doctor ordered a PET scan to see how his body responded to chemo. Last Thursday he had the test and Monday we met with his doctor. After he walked into the room, he said the PET scan looked really good, no abnormalities, nothing lit up. What he had seen on the CT scan was scar tissue. I said, "Are you saying that my dad is in remission?" He said, "Yes, that is what I'm saying." I will never forgot how I felt at that moment. We received a copy of the report and read it over and over. We don't go back for another scan/appointment until the end of February! In the meantime, my dad is on 800 mg of Celebrex a day (I think that's the right dose?!?) We feel so blessed. I am so excited because my dad's cancer was inoperable and to be in remission is such a miracle! I hope my story gives hope to others whose cancer is inoperable. This is such a supportive site. I keep you all in my prayers. God Bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Piermarie Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Your dad's remission does give HOPE and I'm so glad you shared the good news, it's always great to hear!!!! Best wishes to you and your family, Pier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 You dont even know how much I needed to find this post tonight. My father was restaged to IIIb and your post gives me so much hope that my prayers will be answered and we will hear remission too. God Bless you and your dad, and thank you so much for sharing this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Hallelujah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Hooray...what wonderful news. Proof positive that prayers are answered. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 WOW Angie, Thanks for posting that wonderful news on your father, I'm so happy for you and your family. We need so much more of the good news here. DavidA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bart ziggie ( Greg ) Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Absolutely fantastic news ! I agree with David A we never get tired of news like this. You truly give hope to those who are fighting the fight to achieve the same results. Miracles do happen and your father is proof. Again, i am a firm believer in PET scans and PET scans being utilized prior to anyone being diagnosed or declared CANCER FREE. Best wishes to your father and yourself and your entire family. Keep us posted and hang around to share your inspiring story with others we need you here. Regards Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Congratulations and Hallelujah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niececola Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Praise God! Thanks for sharing such wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Feeling blessed? You are blessed! This is wonderful news it will make your holiday season so much brighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 It is so wonderful to read this news!!!!!!!!!!!! Blessings to you and your family, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Wonderful news, Angie! Celebrate! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Hi Angie, Wonderful news, That’s fantastic!!!! Rich ************************************************************* The Power Of People Helping People / The Power Of Knowledge / The Power Of God / The Power Of Believing / The Power Of Positive Thinking / The Power Of Never Taking No For An Answer / That’s The Key ************************************************************* With Every Breath A Lung Cancer Guidebook / From ALCASE / A Wealth Of Information / Free http://www.alcase.org/education/publica ... reath.html The Cancer Survival Toolbox / Free / From NCCS http://www.cancersurvivaltoolbox.org Clinical Trails Listing Service / Center Watch http://www.centerwatch.com Lung Cancer In The News / GOOGLE http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&editi ... ung+cancer The Wellness Community / National Cancer Support, Education And Support / Free http://www.thewellnesscommunity.org/pro ... /guide.asp Drug Information Online http://www.drugs.com ALCASE / Alliance For Lung Cancer Advocacy, Support, Education http://www.alcase.org Unites States / National Library Of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov Health Information / Medical Encyclopedia http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/encyclopedia.html Google / Great Search Engine http://www.google.com R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc. / Please read: A Letter to all newly diagnosed cancer patients http://blochcancer.org American Cancer Society / No Matter Who You Are, We Can Help http://www.cancer.org Cancer Information Service / NCI http://www.cancer.gov Cancer Research Center / A Cure For Cancer... http://www.cancerresearchcenter.org American Institute for Cancer Research; Nutrition Hotline / AICR http://www.aicr.org Cancer Hope Network / Cancer? http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org Association of Cancer Online Resources / Free Online Lifeline For Everyone Affected By Cancer & Related Disorders http://www.acor.org Lung Cancer Information Library / Electronic Library Of Comprehensive Educational Materials On Cancer For Healthcare Professionals And Patients. http://www.meds.com/lung/lunginfo.html ************************************************************* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Whoo-hoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 GGGGGRRRRRREAT!!!!! I LOVE that word remission. Have a Happy Holiday! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 "Remission" is a blessed word and DOES give us all HOPE. Thank you, thank you! Enjoy the holidays!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Angie, What fantastic news! Your family must be so relieved! We love hearing news like this! It gives so many people hope who are staged late in this disease. God is still in the miracle business! Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! WONDERFUL NEWS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Fantastic news! God Bless and prayers for continued good news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 This truly is a Thanksgiving! I am so happy for you! Celebrate every day. CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 I just LOVE IT when things go well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea S. Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Remission! That is so wonderful and I am so happy for you and your family. And I wanted to add that your post is just what I needed. My mom's cancer is very similar to your Dad's and she is having a PET scan today to see if some growth under her arms is indeed cancer or something else (she's done great otherwise). Your post has given me a sense of calm about today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted December 1, 2003 Share Posted December 1, 2003 Angie, This is wonderful news. It is so inspiring to all of us who are facing or have faced this ugly monster.... What a success story. May God continue to perform miracles. He is good and hears our prayers. Keep the faith and believe. God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted December 2, 2003 Share Posted December 2, 2003 All I can say is.... WOW!!! I can't find words to express the joy I feel for your family. God bless and keep you all, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Tell your dad "congrats" and keep takin' them Celebrex! Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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