Candy Posted May 8, 2003 Posted May 8, 2003 We went yesterday afternoon to get the results of the Hugh's scans. The doctor was tied up in another office and we went anyway to see the nurse practioner (who I never mind seeing anyway). I just wanted the results quickly - bet none of you can relate to that, huh? First of all, I have to tell you that we went in the chemo room to get Hugh's blood drawn and by the time we left I had convinced myself that all the nurses were avoiding eye contact with us because they new something horrible we didn't know. Gosh, what nerves will do to you. Hugh's tumor has shrunk and is now less than 1 centimeter. I guess that's pretty small. Hugh's first scan showed it to be the size of a golf ball. The second scan right before treatment showed it had increased quite a bit in size and very quickly. The nurse was rather shocked when we weren't as excited as she thought we might be with this new news. She read from the report which kept saying it was a significant improvement, less and smaller liver lesions. I guess we went in there thinking "okay, the chemo is done, it will be in remission, we will have a good summer". I had forgotten my rule of expect the worst and hope for the best. Anyway, now that we have slapped ourselves for not being grateful for a significant improvement, I guess this belongs in the good news. The cancer has shrunk, Hugh has had an awesome couple of weeks, he has put on 5 pounds since last week's visit, is eating pretty much normally for the first time since chemo started. His blood counts are still very low and he got another arensesp shot yesterday. He fully intends to go turkey hunting Saturday. The only down side is that we are set up for more chemo next week. We have to see the doctor Monday for a more in-depth talk, but the nurse practioner set up the appointments because she said considering the fact that Hugh has tolerated the chemo so well she is fairly certain the doctor will continue. We will decide on a per treatment basis when he will have to have a break. Thank you everyone for thinking about us! Quote
kimblanchard Posted May 8, 2003 Posted May 8, 2003 Candy Wonderful news! I can sure indentify with you about the before news jitters. I know all about that "eye contact avoidance". No matter how many times I go through this, I still get those jitters. Keep up the great job. Good Luck and God Bless Quote
David A Posted May 8, 2003 Posted May 8, 2003 Great news Candy! Tell Hugh I said good luck with the gobblers, I was a hunter when I was younger(not that I'm old), now I'm kinda of an armchair hunter. Best wishes to you both, Is he taking the gun this time? Quote
Terrie Posted May 8, 2003 Posted May 8, 2003 What wonderful news!! Will continue to keep you and Hugh in my prayers!! Terrie Quote
lynn Posted May 8, 2003 Posted May 8, 2003 Candy, It is good news...I am praying that a complete remission comes soon. God bless Lynn Quote
Karma1976 Posted May 8, 2003 Posted May 8, 2003 AWESOME CANDY!!!!!!!! So happy for this good news!!! tumor shrinkage...yea!!!!! Quote
Guest JanetK Posted May 9, 2003 Posted May 9, 2003 Wonderful news !!! It's going in the right direction. Here's praying that the next scans will show NOTHING. JanetK Quote
Carleen Posted May 9, 2003 Posted May 9, 2003 Congratulations Candy & Hugh That is GREAT news. I'm keeping you in my prayers for continued shrinkage, and soon clean scans. Quote
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