MO_Sugar Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Went for chemo this morning feeling pretty low. Hard to get around, short of breath, I am sure YOU all know what I mean. I knew my counts were low so I asked them to draw extra blood for a type and cross (thank heavens I have a wonderful rapport with all the techs!!). Had my chest x-ray and went on to work for a few hours. Called before I went back for my appointment to see what my counts were and sure enough, they already had me typed and crossed for a transfussion. Went to my appt and saw Dr. who said he was very pleased with my white count which is staying up with the neupogen shots every day. My reds were low (hence the transfussion) but all in all it looked pretty good. The better news was I got chemo ANYWAY! He cut it to 2/3 dose but at least I got it. Now for the BEST NEWS!!!!! We have SHRINKAGE!!!!!! Doc was very excited that after just 1 full course of Carbo / Taxol we have over 50% shrinkage in the lymph node (1 was gone totally) and my liver is a good 1/3 smaller than it was! Praise God for prayers answered!!!!! God's blessings on all of YOU who have prayed and been in my corner! I can never express how much your prayers mean! Thank you (((((Friends)))))!!!! MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 You go, Mo!! Kick that cancer butt!! We NEEDED this good news this week - thanks for sharing!! (And this had BETTER not be an April Fool's joke! ) Blessings, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 YAY! YAY! YAY! YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 MO, I am so happy for you, you have great response to the Taxol & Carbo.....it is amazing.....Hallelujah!!!!! Mo, I am also very happy for my dad as you both have the same diagnosis that this may be the same which will happen on my dad.... Can you tell me about the details of the second-line chemo?? Such as : 1) how many rounds of Topotecan you tried then stop? Which date you stop Topotecan? 2) When did you start the Taxol + Carbo? Oh, what a happy day and happy news !!!! I am really delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 That is great news, so happy for you!!! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 And we say HOORAY. Looking forward to continuing good news! Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Mo, That is wonderful news. You deserve it. I'm so glad. Peace, take care and God Bless. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Oh Mo so so happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Mo You deserve great news!! And you got it! Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Oh Mo I am so happy for you!! Wow, you so deserve this!!!, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Oh, MO, I was sooo glad to see you posting good news. You've been in prayers, and it's so good to see you getting shrinkage! Your spirit amazes and inspires me. It must be making those c-bugs run for cover . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Mo, This is just terrific news. May it continue, and continue and continue. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carla Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Very extremely great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam'swifeShirley Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Dear Mo, So glad to hear your good news. Everyone needs to stay on top of their counts, both WBC's and RBC's. In my opinion, the daily neupogen and procrit maintain counts better than the weekly neulasta and aranesp, as least they did for Sam. Wishing for continued success for you and all in this war. God Bless Us All. Sam'swifeShirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Dear Mo: what great news I am so happy for you- --and I hope for more and more shrinkage, till it is 100% gone--- now have a happy weekend--- best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Mo, HAPPY ! HAPPY ! HAPPY ! for you, keep in the right road and more shrinkage to come. xo J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cheri Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 HHHHOOOOORRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY! I am doing a happy dance for you! Congratulations and I am so glad that I checked the board this morning because you JUST MADE MY DAY! Cheri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Wonderful news, Mo! You are an inspiration! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Mo, This is awesome news! I am soooo happy for you. The Taxol/Carbo worked for mee too. No one wants chemo, but this one really seems to do the trick for a lot of people. I am so glad we have shrinkage and after only one treatment. God has truly blessed us and yes he always hears our prayers and answers. Special prayers sent up for you... Keep us posted on how you are doing. Blessings, prayers and gentle hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Dear MO, I am SO happy to hear about the shrinkage. YEAH!!! I am sending you a big hug right now and more prayers for continued shrinkage. Blessings, Andrea B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 2, 2004 Author Share Posted April 2, 2004 Thank you all so very much for your good wishes! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Mo, Way to go! May you continue to kick the LC's b***! Praying for more shrinkage. Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Celebrate! MO has shrinkage! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick m Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 mo that i FANTASTIC news!! very, very happy too hear it!!!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 WAY TO GO MO !!!!!!!You have gotten April off to a good start for everyone.GREAT JOB MO. FRANK L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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