Angie Daughter of Bill Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 O.K........yesterday, I was the party pooper......today I am ready to party! We got the news........about a 55% shrinkage in the lung tumor!!! YEAAAAAAAAHHHH! Dad has had 2 rounds of Carbo/Taxol. (2 infusions of Carbo, 4 infusions of Taxol) Dad's doctor said that this is an amazing response!! Praise the Lord!! Then of course the Dr. had to add that although Dad had a great response this time, the next time we scan, we might see growth. He says we should be "cautiously optimistic". The chemo can stop working at any time. I know that....I am aware of that......but today, I am going to only think of that 55% shrinkage!!!! There is one other thing. Dad is getting some tenderness in his T12 vertebrae due to the bone mets. Dad's Dr. said that we will probably need to do some spot radiation in the near future. That's fine. I will be neurotic over that when it gets here. But today, 55% shrinkage........WOOOOOHOOOOO! How can this disease have me lower than dirt one day and sitting on cloud nine the next???????? It truly is a roller coaster ride. You guys really picked me up off of the ground yesterday and I love you all for it. There were some wonderful, heartfelt responses to my post. (and some BEAUTIFUL PM's, too) Thank you! Betplace, I hope you feet are working, girl..........this deserves a "happy dance"! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Celebrate!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Excellent news!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Angie, I am so, so happy for you and your dad. Lots of love Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 WOW! WOW! WOW! Great news! 55% is A LOT. You are entitled to this good news day. ENJOY! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 HAPPY DAY!! HAPPY DAY!! HAPPY DAY!! We're ALL doing the happy dance with you! TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Betplace, I hope you feet are working, girl..........this deserves a "happy dance"! Angie Whooo Hooo!!! Hugs and a Happy Dance going out for Angie and her Dad! I'm glad to do the ol happy dance for any kind of shrinkage! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Ooooh - I really like that - "Happy Dance". I'm new here so I hadn't heard that one before. I assume it's "free form" and nobody gets to watch - so I'm going to Happy Dance for you, too, Angie. There's some other good news on here today, too, and I'm gonna Happy Dance all over the house. Peggy P.S. No peeking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritchie Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Angie, It's time to party! I am so happy for you and your Dad. Pamela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Incredible! You deserve to party! Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted April 14, 2004 Author Share Posted April 14, 2004 Much thanks to all of you for the prayers that have been said for us! I gotta' give credit where credit is due..........the Lord is hearing and answering our prayers!!! Such incredible shrinkage in such a short amount of time. The doc says that Dad is incurable..........with God in charge, nothing is impossible!! Bless you all! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Way to go!!!! So glad to hear of good news! It seems to be so scarce these days! Praying that your Dad continues to improve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Oh Angie, What great news!!!! Rejoice in that happiness. I know the roller coaster takes you for some serious up and downs. I always basked in the ups when we got them. Blessings to you and praying for continued good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 We say HOORAY! Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fall54 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I have to say I know how you feel. My brother had his first cat scan after his first round of chemo and spot radiation to his back and his DR had told him previously that he would be happy if nothing changed as long as there was no growth. Every tumor he has had shrunk!! I was on top of the world and still am. I didnt know at the time that things can change so quickly and he could have growth on his next cat scan until I had read a lot on here, but at least I am prepared for that now. I, also give praise to God!! I am taking the good news and flying with it I am so happy for you and your Dad and your post just ozzed with love and hope. I beleive in miracles as long as we have a loving God. Celebrate and bask in that happy glow I can feel jumping right out of your post!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Congratulations to both of you!!! Great news!!! Nina aka Nushka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Congrats, Angie and Fall54! We love good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KellyB Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Angie, that is awesome news! Celebrate and rejoice with your family!! Hope the chemo continues to love your Dad Bill, ........Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Prayers for continued success being sent your way! Wonderful news!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrie Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Yippee!! Nothing better than the old "shrinkage" word! Party away!!! Terrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Angie and Fall 54, Happy dance for both and keep the good news coming. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 I love Good News!! Here's to cautiously optimistic! Today that's great!! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Angie, that is great news! Give Bill a big hug and tell him he did good and to keep up that good work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 Angie - YOU CELEBRATE GIRL!!! You deserve a "happy dance" I am doing a version of it right now for you and Dad!! Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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