kimblanchard Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Bone mets appear to be stable since the last bone scan and we are thrilled! Many thanks for all of your prayers. Now Bill is deciding whether to stop chemo for awhile to radiate 3 of the bone mets which are causing him discomfort. I don't want to sway him one way or the other. I believe the Gemzar has helped him alot - but I don't want to see him in pain. Again THANK YOU GUYS FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. Praying for the best for all of us, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Great news Peg. Prayers continue! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Peg, stable is good! As you know from Lucie's story, most of her bone pain was removed with radiation (upper spine, hip, sacrum). Her onc believes in removing pain, and so do I. Why be hurting? I wish you both the best. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 I am sooooooo happy to see you posting in GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Peg, Great news. I am so happy for you. Keeping you both in my prayers. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Peg, so glad to read your post. Stable is great!!!!. I know that the pain in the bones can be pretty bad and no one should suffer with pain. As you say, he had to make that decision. They probably will only give him 10 treatments and that is just 2 weeks and hopefully they can again start the chemo. I am so so happy he is stable........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christymike Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Glad to hear some news in a positive direction. Prayers will still be said your way. Stay positive! God Bless Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 HOT DOG!!! STABLE is a GOOD THING!!! So happy for you all! I continue to say my prayers and I continue to keep you all in them. CELEBRATION TIME IS IN ORDER!! Go out and have a night on the town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Peg, This is really great news. Stable is an awsome word. Prayers for you and Bill. Continued success with the Gemzar and away with the bone pain... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hi Peg, As Norme (happy to see you posting again Norme) said, stable is great! I am so happy for you and Bill. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hello Peg, STABLE is a beautiful word and a good result. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 So happy for you both. Think of you all the time~ Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Peg what great news for you and Bill--- I am sure it will be a tough decision to make--chemo or radiation--- -but for now, enjoy the good news!!! best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Peg, I am so glad to hear Bill is stable..Hopefully something can be done for the pain, whether its radiation or whatever.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL NEWS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Peg that is GREAT news. Please give Bill a BIG hug from me, and go out and celebrate this good news. I know how you feel about not wanting to stop the chemo, especially if it is working. Have you asked the onc about doing the chemo and radiation together? Keith had his radiation for pain in his shoulder at the same time as chemo, and other than some additional fatigue did not have any extreme side effects. If Bill is feeling strong, maybe he wouldn't have to choose. I will be praying for the best for you both Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Dear Peg, So very glad to hear the good news. Please include my prayers for continued good news. Sam had chemo and radiation at the same time in the summer of '02 but, as we are aware, cancer treatment differs with each individual. When dealing with this dread disease, it is hard to know what is best sometimes. Just hang in there and keep the faith. God bless us all, Sam'swifeShirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Wonderful to read your post here in 'good news' Peg! Sending positive thoughts to you & Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 24, 2004 Author Share Posted February 24, 2004 Peg Just so happy to hear this wonderful news. I know what you mean about stopping the chemo for radiation. I had to stop, had no choice, hopefully will continue today. The radiation did do the trick in relieving the pain. Its Bill's decision Blessings Bess B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Glad to hear good news. It would be great if you could do the radiation and the chemo together. That's what I had, but for different reasons. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Great news , Peg ! I am very happy for you and Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Oh Peg, I am so very happy for you and Bill. But there just always seems to decisions to be made. Hopefully, Bill will make the right one for him. But while the decision brews, go out and celebrate, have a date night. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Cheryl- Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Peg, So glad scans show stable disease. Bill is one tough cookie! Prayers continued for you both, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 Dear Peg, I am so very happy to see the good news!!!!!!! How wonderful. You and Bill always remain in my prayers. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted February 26, 2004 Author Share Posted February 26, 2004 Thanks everyone, Bill has definitely decided to stop chemo to go with the radiation. Unfortunately he is not a candidate to do both together. He may even have to wait a week after the ten days of radiation to let his blood counts recover. He has had soooooo much chemo in the last year (see my signature for the details) that the doctor doesn't want to risk doing both together. So that will put a month between the last chemo treatment and the beginning of the round after the radiation. As you have all said - it IS his decision. I don't want him to be in pain. Thank you so much for your very kind words. You are definitely the best people in the world. Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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