Carleen Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Hi Guys, Well, I was going to ask everyone for prayers for a good CT scan, but my mind is slipping. I thought we were suppose to get a scan today, but what actually happened is Keith had a scan last Thursday during work hours (he just didn't tell me), and today we got the results. But, I truly think all the praying everyone has done for us on a daily basis must be working. We were fully expecting to get news that Keith's cancer was progressing. It has been 3 months since his last treatment. Keith's been feeling fine, just a little more anxious and tired than usual. But, instead we received good news today. After 3 months treatment Keith's cancer is still relatively stable. There is one lymph node in his mediastanum (sp?) that grew from 2.4 cm to 2.9 cm, but all the other tumors in his lungs, lymph nodes are either the same size or slightly smaller. The doctor said that he would consider the results to reflect and overall stable picture. I can accept stable. I pray and hope for cure and disappearance, but at this time stable is such good news to me. I am expecting to have a most joyous and wonderful holiday season, and I pray that all of you here will have the same. Thank you everyone for all your prayers.... the power in them is truly the miracle we all hope for. God Bless You, Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shelliemacs Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Carleen i could not be HAPPIER for you both. Christmas Miracles do happen and I think you most deserving of one. merry christmas to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Stable Results....two of the nicest words in the English Language! Happy Holidays to you both.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Stable has become one of MY favorite words!! God does listen to prayers! Best wishes for a MOST BLESSED CHRISTMAS!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Oh this is wonderful. What a great Christmas present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 It's wonderful to see you posting in this forum, especially with such great news. God bless you, may he touch your lives with gladness and warm your hearts with love. faylene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted December 23, 2003 Share Posted December 23, 2003 Great news!! Wonderful news, I am so glad that you both can sigh a sigh of relief and enjoy Christmas together...... Joe Carleen, please pass along info on the complimentary treatments group to Keith. I personally am a strong advocate of strict nutritional strategies to go along with conventional treatments...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Carleen and Keith, I am very happy at the news of stability. Have a happy Christmas. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Dear Carleen and Keith - Thank you for sharing your good news. Please relax and enjoy the holiday season and each other... You are two very special people who deserve only the best. God Bless you both. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Carleen and Keith, You two certainly deserve some uplifting news and this is just in time to make the Christmas Season brighter! Blessings and continued prayers, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teetlee Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Really happy to hear the good news. I hope and pray for even better news with new treatments. Teet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Great news. Keith and Teetlee seem very simlar with their cancers. (carcinoids). Teetlee is taking sandostatin and having octreotide scans. Maybe you could ask a doctor about this? Best of luck John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 great news Keith and Carleen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Carleen, I am really happy for the both of you. What a great present this time of the year. Actually anytime of the year that news is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted December 24, 2003 Share Posted December 24, 2003 Proof positive that prayers are answered. Have a Christmas filled with love, joy and peace. Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 Carleen - Well, I'd say that's a pretty tough Christmas present to beat! Hug your Honey and have a GREAT Christmas! Hugs and prayers, Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 Congratulations to you both on the good news, Carleen! Best wishes for a peaceful holiday season, Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveG Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 Stable is good. That sure is a good Christmas present. Let's pray for a break through in 04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted December 25, 2003 Share Posted December 25, 2003 More Good News! Stable is very good news. Have a blessed Christmas. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 Carleen, Wonderful news for you and Keith!!! STABLE IS GREAT! Blessings to the two of you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 Carleen Sorry to post late. Been very busy. This is a true blessing, stable. God does answer our prayers. Prayers for you and Keith. Hope you had a very Merry Christmas... Peace and God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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