fillise Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Today is the two year anniversary of the day my mom got her Dx of Stage IV NSCLC. I remember how hopeless and defeated I felt two years ago. As it happened, Mom saw her Onc. today to get the result of her latest scans. She is STABLE!!!!! There is no growth in the primary and the mets in her spine and hips all appear to be gone. He is going to give her a two week break and then three more round of chemo (at a reduced dosage) in an effort to achieve long-term stability. She should be finished with chemo by the first week in March. Two years ago I never would have thought that she would still be with us--much less celebrating good news! Thanks to everyone at the LCSC for your prayers and your good thoughts. They DO make a difference. HOPE IS ALIVE! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Susan, this is really Happy New Year News. So happy for your Mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hearrean Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 This is great news. So happy for your Mother.. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 WOO HOO!!!!!! WAY TO GO MOM!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hi Susan. I am so glad your wait is over and overjoyed that you got to post in the good news forum. Yeah for your mom...I don't think there could have been any better news. And she gets a 2 week break, how nice for her. Continued best wishes to the both of you. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 As I read many of the posts from advanced stage LC folks, it seems to me that more and more are kicking some major cancer butt. Many congratulations to mom and to YOU for such a courageous battle. Our job is to keep doing as good as we can until that MAJOR breakthrough comes around. From all I have read, it is just around the corner. I can't wait! In the meantime, here come my best wishes that ya'll do some major celebrating Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Let's all raise our glasses to STABLE! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Susan ... what GREAT news for your mom (and the rest of you who love her dearly!) Hope she is enjoying her well deserved break. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Susan, what great news for your mom and you and all your family. Please tell her for me that she is my hope and inspiration. If NED fails me one of these days, there are still blessings in stable. Like Kasey said, all of us with advanced dxs are marking time waiting for the big breakthrough right around the corner. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Great news Susan !!! That must have been a nice anniversary gift. Hope your Mom enjoy's her 2 week break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Susan --Congratulations on moms wonderful news, I'm so happy for her! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Susan, That's great news, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Two years with stage IV and being stable. Can't get much better than that. Keep that good news coming. I am so happy for you both!!! What do you call stage IV for two years? STABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Susan, what wonderful news! I am so happy for your mom and family. STABLE.....what a beautiful word! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean44 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 What great news Susan and thank you so much for sharing it with us. My husband is also stage IV and we get so much hope from posts like yours. Congrats to your Mom! Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleHammett Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Wonderful news, Susan. I am so happy for you both that I'm Happy Dancing (figuratively speaking, that is)! My own two year anniversary is this coming Saturday and even though I'm not stable, it's still a miracle and I'm still ecstatic about it. Affectionately, Carole Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.--George Carlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Wonderful news!!! I'm so happy for you and your mom, Susan. STABLE, is a wonderful word. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Susan! I am so happy to read this update!!! CONGRATS to Mom and to you!! Hugs Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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