Shelley (MLC) Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Mom's recent PET scan showed some shrinkage and otherwise STABLE disease! We are all so happy for her. For those of you that don't know me or my mom, they found stage IV disease in December 2006. Although she has been on chemo since her diagnosis, with only one very short break, mom continues to live life to the fullest. Please don't give up hope. Anything is possible. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 That sounds like great news Shelley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 It's terrific to hear this news, Shelley. Your mom is quite remarkable — but you knew that already! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Wonderful to hear from you Ned. I hope all is well. Life has been pretty busy here in Reno and I am not able to post as much as I did in the past. I do check in frequently though. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstdzy Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Congratulations! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Your mom's story is an inspiration Shelley! Tell her to keep up the good work and keep living life to the fullest! Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Shelley- SO SO happy about your mom!!! Shrinkage is so great!!!! Sometimes it comes as a surprise when you have been on chemo for so long. Thats what just happened to me - 2 1/2 years of stable or progression and all of a sudden there is shrinkage!!! Just when you think thats how its always going to be - BAM!!!!! And you are SO right - there is always hope and none of us should ever, ever give up!!! Give mom a hug and tell her to keep up the good work!!!!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 That is great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Patti, I think the Dr. was taken by surprise with the good scan results. Her last one post Tarceva was not good at all and he did not present THAT news at all well. I think he assumed that despite starting a new chemo, she would continue to worsen...I love proving him wrong! I'm so glad to hear that you are doing well. Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 This is just great, great news, Shelley. I hope it continues for a long, long time! And I don't think I ever mentioned it before ~ but what a great pic of you all! Makes me smile every time I see it! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Shelley, I am thrilled to hear the GREAT news about your mom. I have been following her progress since 2006... Her progress is remarkable for stage IV....this should give so many people out there so much hope. What an inspiring story! Continued progress Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Congratulations Shelly/Mom on the great news and it gives so many inspiration and hope! Way to go Mom and keep it up! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahknee Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sometimes our higher powers have skin on them. Technology and treatment help a heck of a lot and especially when you have that living life to the fullest attitude.... Yaaaayyyyy Donny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahknee Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Sometimes our higher powers have skin on them. Technology and treatment help a heck of a lot and especially when you have that living life to the fullest attitude.... Yaaaayyyyy Donny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Shelly, hurray for your Mom. I'll take all the hope I can get from this. Thanks for sharing. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Shelly, What wonderful new for your Mom and you. There is ALWAYS hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Shelley , I'm so thrilled to be reading the great results on your mom's latest scan. I'm very happy for your family. Keep the good news coming. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Shelley--this is Great news! I'm so happy for you and for your amazing Mom!!!! Doing the happy dance now. . . . Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Great news! Cheers to more good reports for mom. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Shelley - wow, your mom is something! It's great that she not only exceeded her doc's expectations but pretty much blew them out of the water. Living life to the fullest - she is doing just that!! So very happy for all of you. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb73 Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Hi Shelley, That is wonderful news about your Mom's recent PET scan. Shrinkage is great to see! Congratulations on the news, and the fact that your Mom is living life to the fullest. Also, add me to the list of those liking that photo. It actually does bring on a smaile. It's contagious. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 It's great to keep those doc's on there toes. I'm very happy for your mom and your family. Congratulations and Continued good health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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