jean44 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 I struggled with whether to put this in the test results or good news. The good news prevailed. Thom went to have his fourth chemo treatment yesterday and to get his scan results. He had a brain MRI which showed that the two spots that were there are now totally gone. His scan showed that the lympth node, mass in his chest, and the mass on his adrenal gland all had more than a 50% reduction in size! We are absolutely thrilled. While we have a ways to go, we are off to a good start. The doctor was thrilled as well with the results stating that this is what they strive for but don't always achieve. So Merry Christmas to us! Yesterday was also our daughter's 28th birthday. She told her Dad this was the best gift he could have given her. Besides the chemo, I believe our hope, positive thinking, prayers and faith in God have gotten us this far. Happy Holidays to everyone! Jean Quote
SandraL Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Hi Jean. That is certainly very good news and you picked the right place to post! Good news is a gift to your family as well as to all of us here. We love to hear success stories as they give us all needed hope. Continued best wishes and a happy holiday season to you and your family. Sandra Quote
MsC1210 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Jean and Thom CONGRATULATIONS on your good news! I am so happy for all of you. Sending you best wishes for a wonderful and joyous holiday season and a belated Happy Birthday to your daughter!! Hugs Christine Quote
Flyman35 Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Congratulations!!! This is absolutely GOOD NEWS Jean. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Denise Quote
jean44 Posted December 11, 2008 Author Posted December 11, 2008 Thanks everyone for your kind responses. I am absolutely "over the top" with happiness! Holiday blessings to you all! Jean Quote
Maryanne Posted December 11, 2008 Posted December 11, 2008 Congratulations to you and your hubby Jean. That is the best news! We had ours also, so I know exactly how you guys feel and how special and wonderful this Xmas will be. Keep that good news coming!!! Maryanne Quote
shineladysue Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 This is indeed GOOD NEWS!! I'm very happy for you and your family. Enjoy your holidays and each other. Hugs, Sue Quote
Wendy Posted December 14, 2008 Posted December 14, 2008 Thanks for sharing Thom's great news!! Definetly a time for a celebration, Wendy Quote
jean44 Posted December 15, 2008 Author Posted December 15, 2008 Thanks for your kind respsonses! While we are elated about Thom's news, I also wanted to post his results to offer hope to others diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. The first Oncologist offered Thom no hope or encouragement. Once we went for the second opinion and heard the word "hope", we were hooked. Thom has a fighting spirit and I believe with with medical staff we have in place he will do great! There is ALWAYS hope. Happy Holidays everyone! Jean Quote
jaminkw Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 Jean, thank you for sharing your family's good fortune. We all need to be reminded from time to time of the importance of that little word HOPE. Happy holidays to you and your family. Judy in Key West Quote
Donna G Posted December 15, 2008 Posted December 15, 2008 That's wonderful news. Thanks for sharing it. Donna G Quote
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