SandraL Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I just got back from my most wonderful vacation. But reality has returned. I had a phone message when I got home for a CT scan tomorrow. I reported last that my PET scan showed progression in my lung and lymph nodes (where I was clear before) and in my spine. Although my med onc says it is very difficult to tell exactly what is going on in the spine area, growth or just damage. This PET scan was done a few weeks after being on Tarceva and I wasn't surprised about the results as I could feel what was going on in my lung. If there is further progression after this CT scan I will have to stop Tarceva to start another chemo. My lung actually feels less sore so I am much more hopeful this time that is a good sign that the Tarceva is working. I haven't had any good news in quite some time and could sure use some. An early xmas present perhaps. Your prayers, for good news, would be most appreciated. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famograham Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Oh Sandra! BIG prayers, going up right now, for VERY good news!!! I hope with all my heart that the Tarceva is doing it's thang! xoxoxoxox Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Sandra Many prayers for great results! Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Ton and tons and heaping helpings of prayers going up for Good News!!! (((Sandra))) Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Sandra--sending prayers for a great Ct result. It's time for some good news!!! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Me and Mocha will say a prayer for Some really great news for Ya Sandra!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Prayer said for good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Looking for good news here too. Much Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Lots of prayers coming your way Sandra from way up North. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 It's your turn for some good news Sandra. Sending heaps of positive energy your way. We'll be holding our breath with you waiting for the results. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Sandra, Praying for great results with the Tarceva! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Prayers for good news!!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Sandra- Tons and tons of prayers and good vibes for a GREAT scan!!!!!!! Hugs - Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Sandra, Praying for good scans. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Extra prayers for good news are going up for you. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Oodles of prayers from me too Sandra! Some good news is way over due my friend. Hugs, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynsie48 Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Sandra, extremely positive thoughts and prayers coming your way! Ron and Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famograham Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Praying, and praying, and praying (still)!!!! Do you know when the results will come in? xoxoxox Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursol Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Praying for good news for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share Posted December 5, 2008 I was summoned to the cancer clinic yesterday when I phoned and reported a fever (over 39 C, think that is well over 100F). I had been at work all week and trying to push through a bit of a sore throat/cold. It all got the better of me yesterday. So they took blood tests etc to check for infection and blood counts. They gave me a prescription and sent me home. And of course told me to rest and take it easy! Phew, that gave me more than a bit of a scare. Anyhow, while I was there the general practitioner that was tending to me did look at my most recent CT and he noted there was no sign of pneumonia and also that there appeared to be no growth. So I am not taking that as the official word, as want to hear that directly from an oncologist. I want to make triple sure that the no growth is the case and that I should stay on tarceva versus moving on to something else. I will go pick up the written report tomorrow if I am feeling well enough. I'll post for sure when I know for sure, but for now I will take that as relatively good news. Apologies in making everyone wait. It always seems to take so long here to get results. thanks for keeping me in your prayers Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Don't apologize for making us wait. I don't know how you stand it. There are people here who wait days even a week or more for test results. I'd be coming unglued. Sandra, it all sounds pretty positive so I'll take it as good new too. Yeah!!!Hope you are feeling better and now do what the doctors say and REST. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Sandra , sure hope you are feeling better real soon and for now I'm gonna hold high hopes for the final report to be a good one. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Sandra--sorry for the cold, but I hope you get the good news confirmed soon. In the meantime, prayers coming your way! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 Well I know there are a few of you here waiting for my official results....never mind myself! I went to see the med onc today to receive them, after getting some unofficial "looks stable" results from a general practitioner last week when I was at the clinic with a fever/cold. So I am reading the results of the CT scan with a back up med onc today and they basically say no change. But...they are being compared to a CT scan that I had in July 2008. I asked her how could that be given that a more recent Nov 2008 pet scan indicated growth both in the lungs and my spine. She isn't as familiar with my case as she is a back up but we quickly thumbed through my ever growing file to look back at the PET scan results. Upon reading them she was confused as well and said that she was going to get the comparison redone. Very frustrating to say the least...it seems like good news but I am way to cautious now about getting overly excited until the facts are confirmed. Makes you really wonder about some of those CT scan tech/drs? and are they really looking at stuff properly. In any case, the latest CT scan did read pretty good about stability since July. So for now, I will continue to digest that at a minimum as "not bad news" but will wait until I officially write in the "good news" forum. I so badly want to post there. And for now then, I will continue with Tarceva. a confused lc survivor... Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 Sandra, I am one of those who have been waiting for those results. It's not fair that you haven't gotten conclusive results yet, but the CT scan results do sound good. I would take that as good news. Hang on to all the good thoughts and I do hope when all the info is in that you will put a big post in GOOD NEWS... I love that forum as well. Hang in there and know that I'm one of the ones out here pulling for you. Keep us updated. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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