ts Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Had a CTscan with "smoothies" and iv contrast on Wednesday. Saw the onc today and the report says the liver met that was seen early December has reduced in size approximately 40% with three rounds of this cocktail. No flare up from stopping Tarceva in late December either - everything else remains basically stable (oh, a mm here, a mm there...) I was considering whether I could face a 4th round or would opt for another week off, or a change in chemo - but I said yes to the whole thing and had the 4th round this afternoon. Hard to argue with "success". Also hard to argue when everyone sees you and says "You look great!" Inside, I was thinking, too bad you didn't see me two weeks ago... Such a boost to your psyche. I do need to boost those neutrophils - so 4 hits of neupogen for me next week. My first booster in all this (other than the B-12 and folic acid.) Happy March - coming in like a lion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 OK this place is being naughty tonight. Hit submit 3 times, and it disappeared. Just wishing you the best Stephanie. I understand the tone in this, and get it. Hang in there. Sounds like good news, even though. MI Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Stephanie, couldn't be happier coming back to your news. I do depend on those "but you look great" comments on having lung cancer. Keeps me going too. Wish you didn't have to go through another round but hang in there. You are doing great! Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Stephanie - this is indeed very good news!! I am sorry you are having to do this, but very happy to hear the word shrinkage - another good cancer word. Am keeping you in my thoughts. Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Stephanie - Two of my FAVORITE words - Shrinkage and Stable! And the fact that you are looking good on top of it?! I take this as all great news! I know it has been a tough road - but you can do it girl - you are always in my prayers - peace - Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Congrats, Stephanie! That sounds very good, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hi Stephanie, Great to hear those 2 S words that mean a whole lot....Shrinkage and stable! Your chemo will be over before you know it... like time it goes so fast. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 I misunderstood the results of my March scan - the met reduction was not 40%, not 35%, but on the order of 75%!!! Shows why you should review your results with a qualified professional. I didn't think of the three dimensional aspect of the tumor and just looked at one dimension at a time. I know better - but seeing the scan today (for the first time) made it so obvious. Wow, just wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 75% is a BIG WOW!!! Great news! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 WOWEE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 WHOO HOO!!!! That's the kind of news I needed to hear!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Awesome! This is the best news Stephanie! Thanks for letting us know! Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 WAY TO GO STEPHANIE! Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Excellent, Stephanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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