paul verdon Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hi Everyone We had the results of Michaels pet/ct scans this morning after 6 treatments of Alimta, and the last three treatments had Avastin added. This is such good news for us on his one year living with LC and here is what was the scans showed. The original lung tumor is now smaller than when it was found one year ago. The bone metastases are stable. The bad lymph node shrunk a little. The left flank tumor shrunk a little. Basically the CT conclusion was decreasing lung tumor, stable bone metastases in the chest, abdomen and pelvis, and stable left subcutaneous metastases. The PET scan still shows activity on the right shoulder blade, but the CT cannot even measure it and this is a stable condition from the last scan. There is partial overall improvement in activity, with the exception of the spinal mets, which are stable, and a slight increase in one spot. As you can see we are so greatful for such good results for a stage IV condition! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyD Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Wonderful news!!!! Congratulations on one year and prayers for many, many more. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Congratulations on hitting the one year mark with many mor years to come!!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Stable - what a great reason to celebrate! Congratulations on one year and wishing you continued stability and shrinkage Michael. Thanks for the update Paul. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 GREAT NEWS!!! Michael's scan results are great. I'm so very happy for the two of you. Take a deep breath and enjoy your lives. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Great news! Very happy for you both. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 That's great news. Congratulations on reaching one year. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 thats excellant news..I remember how scared you were when you first came in here. Now you have this news,,,just great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Fantastic! I love to hear good news like that. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Keep up the good work - many, many many more years to come!!!!!!!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Congratulations!!!! Great News. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Good News Paul, glad to he he is showing some improvements. Can't believe it's been a year since dx. Seems like just yesterday you were joining us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 That is so great to hear. I am on alitma now as well, so thank you for posting. Keep up with those good results. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerri Gottlieb Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Congrats on hitting the one year mark! I am sure it is only one of many years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Belated congratulations (I'm still playing catchup from last week's down time)! I know it would seem crazy to some to be celebrating "stable" (as vs. NED), but as you wrote, for a Stage IV, this is great news! (Heck, "stable" works for any stage so far as that goes! ) Have a great summer! Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerri Gottlieb Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Congrats Paul!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebygeeby Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Hi Paul, This is really wonderful news at stage 1V. I am wishing you continued improvment!!!! Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famograham Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for both of you Here's to MANY more years! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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