EMandM Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Hi all, I realised I haven’t been online in a while, so wanted to update everyone on my situation. I got my scan results back today… these were the big ones after 4 rounds of platinum chemo (cisplatin and then carbo) + alimta/pemetrexed, 32 rounds of radio to my lung and lymph nodes and 3 lots of high dose SBRT to my shoulder. I’ve been really worried about these scan results, as I’ve been in A LOT of pain in my ribs for the last month. Plus an MRI a few weeks back showed an abnormality in my 6th rib, so I was fully expecting bad news today. But no!! Quite the opposite, in fact. My CT and PET scan showed no sign of active cancer! The report said “complete metabolic response”. Amazing… I’m totally blown away! It feels totally miraculous. 🙏🙏 It actually turns out that the rib pain is due to a broken rib. I’ve basically been coughing a lot over the last couple of months (partly due to radio, and partly the chemo affecting my immune system, so I keep getting viruses from my son who is at nursery)... anyway, between the cough and a potentially weakened rib cage from radio, I’ve cracked a rib. No wonder I’m in pain. But I’ll take it over a new metastasis any day!! Now I know that things can change really quickly, and my type of cancer loves to metastasise, so the chances are that it will rear its head back up again at some point… But right now this is just such good news. So I’ll take it!!! This diagnosis has made it very clear what matters and what doesn’t, so I will try to continue to live my life day by day in the rebellious hope that I will continue to defy the odds, and get on with doing the things I love… namely, making memories with my family and friends, and generally LIVING my life! Gini Xx catlady91, Justin1970, LouT and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdonhope Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Congratulations! Keep fighting the good fight! Justin1970, EMandM and LouT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck K Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Hi Gini I recently got the same results happy for you. Now celebrate Justin1970, LouT, RJN and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJN Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 I am over the moon for you! Not much more to say - it is such happy news for you and your family, and it also brings hope and joy to the rest of us! Yayayayayay! LouT, EMandM and Justin1970 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Gini, What a great report and update. Congratulations on the wonderful scan results. Lou EMandM and Justin1970 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin1970 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Hi gini That's fantastic news I'm so happy for you, definitely take this as a win you really deserve it all the best Take care Justin x LouT, EMandM and Izzy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMandM Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 12 hours ago, Chuck K said: Hi Gini I recently got the same results happy for you. Now celebrate That’s fabulous news. Congratulations to you too! LouT and Justin1970 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Galli Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Gini, It is always a pleasure to learn of good news from treatment. Stay the course. Tom Justin1970, LouT and EMandM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M2 Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Great news, Gini! EMandM, Justin1970 and LouT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen_L Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Wow, "complete metabolic response" is not something we hear every day. I'm thrilled for you! LouT, Justin1970 and EMandM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillham Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I'm so happy for you!!! EMandM, Justin1970 and LouT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlady91 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 What wonderful news! I pray that you continue to have such good news xx LouT, Justin1970 and EMandM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pstar Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 That is awesome news Gini! So happy for you. Justin1970, EMandM and LouT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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