TBone Posted March 3, 2004 Posted March 3, 2004 Hi everybody, I went to get my MRI results today to see what whole brain radiation had done for me and it shows shrinkage in all 3 mets to the brain..The original scan was a CAT scan done at an emergency room at another hospital and my rad onc compared it to the MRI done yesterday.He did not have all the info from the other hospital that he needed as yet but will have in the next couple of days.He said that it looked like the big tumor went from 3cmx4cm down to 2cmx2.5 cm.This still sounds big to me but it is shrinkage and he said there is no swelling or edema so I take it as good news.I just wish I felt better to celebrate.He is going to continue with the chest radiation and I am going to try to get into a GVAX trial.Love to you all and thanks for your prayers.TBone Quote
betplace Posted March 3, 2004 Posted March 3, 2004 T-bone, Shrinkage is GOOD news!! So hugs and a Happy Dance going out to you! Prayers as well for continued shrinkage! Blessings Betty Quote
DeanCarl Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 Hope those little buggers get smaller .... and smaller .. and smaller ... until they are gone ... gone .... GONE! Dean Quote
SandyS Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 Great news for you too - Tbone. Good to see so much good news on the board today.... Hugs and prayers, SandyS Quote
tess Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 Great news Tbone, hope you can get the GVAX! Its getting rave reviews lately. I hope my husband can get it too if needed. Let us all know what happens with that! take care and rest. Quote
mhutch1366 Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 T-Bone, Shrinkage is good! and it may well be not finished shrinking, also. Keep up the good work -- positive energy, prayers, and good vibes. I'm sure the good food doesn't hurt! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote
Snowflake Posted March 4, 2004 Posted March 4, 2004 Here's hoping your troubles get smaller and your joys get bigger! Quote
kimblanchard Posted March 5, 2004 Posted March 5, 2004 Great news. Will keep prayers going for further reduction.Keep us posted. God Bless Quote
DougS Posted March 7, 2004 Posted March 7, 2004 Great news on the shrinkage. Hard to celebrate while you are still battling the monster. But each successfully won battle deserves some kind of celebration even if it is a good cry of happiness or a happy sigh of relief or prayer of thanks to God. You and yours are in my prayers. Doug Quote
MO_Sugar Posted March 7, 2004 Posted March 7, 2004 Shrinkage and stable are two of my favorite words! Prayers being said for continued success!! God Bless, MO Quote
karen335 Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 WTG TBone, You are in my prayers each day and let us know about the GVAX Trial please. Keep on shrinkin those mets. I just had an MRI Wednesday. Get results Monday. Been dizzy and a little nausea. Still have appetite. Hope it's not a met. Thank you Jesus. I'm really scared... Take care and Blessings from So. California, You have a great family... Karen Quote
shelliemacs Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 WONDERFUL news for the weekend, Congratulations. Quote
gerbil runner Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 Great news! Let's hear it for shrinkage! Quote
mhutch1366 Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 Tbone... WOW! That's shrinkage, alright! Hope it continues.... Enjoy your trip. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote
bphyllis Posted March 12, 2004 Posted March 12, 2004 That is around 50% shrinkage isn't it? I would consider that a wonderful sign that the treatment is working. Quote
-Cheryl- Posted March 14, 2004 Posted March 14, 2004 TBone, Yeah for Shrinkage! We are rushing for "Empty Headed Pledges.!" Always looking to expand the membership to this club. May those pesky brain mets keep on shrinking! Thats why you feel so puney, just think of the radiation still continuing to work! Cheryl Quote
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