Jyoung20 Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I had my 5 year and 6 month scan and I am so happy to report that I am cancer free. WHew!! 5 years and 2 months taking Tarceva. Keep the faith!! Hugs to all!! Jamie +++originally diagnosed Stage IIIB Locally advanced. no surgery!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Good Morning Jamie, Thanks for sharing your good news.Five years plus and still going strong,what a lift you give me and many,many other readers,heres to oodles of more healthy years to come. God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Jamie, Fantastic! I am so happy to hear this news! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Yes, God is so very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Wonderful news! Thank you for putting a smile on my face this morning that will last all day. Take care Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Congratulations Jamie !!!! Enjoy your summer and keep doing what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Terrific news Jamie. I know it must have been scary going off Tarceva after so long. But with another NED, you must feel great! Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Thank you God! Joining you in giving thanks Jamie. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Jamie,That is terrific news!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Thanks everyone!! You are my continued inspiration and I thank God that I had this place to call home. and by the way....I am still taking Tarceva... Started Tarceva at the end of the 1st treatment. Taking 100 mg now. Do you guys know of any 5 year or more survivors? Wondering what is next since I am in uncharted territory.. Peace and love, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 All this good news today! Fantastic! Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Love this post Jamie.. Iam so thrilled for you I have a feeling this will be the result for now on... you do so much for the awareness of LC with your "playing for a cure" we are sooo proud of you for all the accomplismehts you have given Lungetity. You are definetely a special lady... you shine!! CONGRATS ON YOUR RESULTS!!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 That's great, Jamie! I don't know of anyone who's taken Tarceva as long as you. Maybe there are a few, but probably not many. I imagine at some point the docs will start using the "cured" word and want you to stop taking the drug but continue periodic scans. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbvh Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Congratulations Jamie! Five year, how wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hi Jamie, You are our Tarceva Majorette! Watching to see how far you can march. They are working on drugs to counteract the gene's resistance to Tarceva, should that day come, or I know that some with developed resistance have gone onto Alimta and found it valuable. I'm hoping you just keep on with Tarceva indefinitely. I'm still amazed that you went back to work - and wish you might discuss this a bit. Clearly, you loved the work and the kids - so that must have played into the decision. I think you said they were willing to accommodate any special needs - have you needed to take advantage of extra time off, rest periods, etc? You give us so much hope. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Hi Jamie,You are our Tarceva Majorette! Watching to see how far you can march. They are working on drugs to counteract the gene's resistance to Tarceva, should that day come, or I know that some with developed resistance have gone onto Alimta and found it valuable. I'm hoping you just keep on with Tarceva indefinitely. I'm still amazed that you went back to work - and wish you might discuss this a bit. Clearly, you loved the work and the kids - so that must have played into the decision. I think you said they were willing to accommodate any special needs - have you needed to take advantage of extra time off, rest periods, etc? You give us so much hope. Peace. Hey ts, I just completed my first year back as a full time band director. To be honest no accomodations were needed as I was able to deal with all obstacles thrown my way. (no extra time, rest periods, etc. ) Everything worked out great and the year went without a hench.. I am prayin this year will be even better. I am a little concerned about band camp the last 2 weeks of July. It's going to be a scorcher and I do not fare the heat very well. As far as Tarceva is concerned, I am hoping to march for a long while. It is, however, comforting to know there are other options out there!!! Thank you so much for you well wishes.. Blessings, J-me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I have NO idea how I ever missed this, Jamie!!!! You gotta know how over the top thrilled I am about your news. Mega apologies for showing up so late to your party! News like this needs to celebrated over and over again. So I'm off to do just that. XOXO, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Congrats, Jamie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Awesome news Jamie! I am tracking towards 7 years survival myself ....early October 2010. Keep the faith !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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