Margaret Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I saw my oncologist today to learn where I am now that I have completed three cycles of Gemcitabine. Some reduction in lung tumor and possible improvement in my liver...only negative was some additional spots in bone, but no accompanying pain, so that's okay for now and I'll be getting an additional infusion with my chemo to strengthen bone. I am very happy to be able to continue with this chemo as the side effects have been so minimal. I feel that all of this is greatly enhanced by the 400mg of Celebrex that I am taking. I feel good and I feel grateful...not to mention feeling blessed with more than 1000 fellow supporters. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 You're so gracious, Margaret. I'll keep it all crossed that you have additional reduction in tumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Flournoy Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Margaret.....Glad to hear how well you are doing on gemcitabine. Shrinkage is always good. When Jim was on gemzar he kept his hair too. Keep the good news coming. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 All shrinkage is GOOD. Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea B. Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Sounds like great news to me! Prayers for continued success. Blessings to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Margaret! Great news! Hugs and a Happy Dance going out to you ! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Sounds good to me, Margaret! Enjoy! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Sounds good from here, Margaret! Must be that Hollywood therapy that is helping you along....all that love and adoration from one so close to you. Fingers crossed for even purtier pictures next time! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Margaret, This is awesome news. I am so happy that the chemo is working for you and that you are feeling really good. Special prayers for you each and every day. You are such an eloquent lady and it was a pleasure getting to meet you. I look forward to getting together again real soon. God hears our prayers and answers us... Blessings, affection and hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Margaret, That is such good news! Now go have a happy dance with Hollywood! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Margeret, I am really happy for your good news! I hope the next scan is even better. XOXOX MaryAnn Prayers, always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Margaret, Reduction, what a nice word. Hope we get nothing but nice words from you. Ginny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Margaret, glad to hear about the shrinkage. Prayers and positive vibes going out to you for nothing but good news. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lea Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Margaret, What good news-shrinkage, shrinkage...I like the way that sounds. Hugs to you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Margaret, I'm so glad you are feeling good. Is this time to take a mini vacation??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Wonderful News! Prayers continue for clean scans from now on!! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyr Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hi Margaret, I'm so happy for you. And, I'm glad the Gemzar is working for you. You deserve only the best. Please give Mare and Meridith hugs for me when you see them next! Thinking of you. CathyR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Margaret, Like to mention that you share a name with my most favorite person who ever lived... My great grandma. When ever I hear the name Margaret I just smile thinking of her. Glad to hear about your shrinkage, hope everything keeps going so well!!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 Jamie, I was named after my birth grandmother. I found that out when I located my birth brother just before I turned 50. Being adopted at the age of 2, I always felt cheated out of those real baby year memories, so it made me feel connected to learn that I was granted her name. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Margaret, Thats a really great story... Mines a little more generic... They thought I was gonna be a boy and were all set to name my Nicholas. When I came out a girl, they said to hell with it and let a nurse name me!!!! My gram actully hated her name and had everyone call her Jennie. Even her death card said Jennie, and her name wasn't even legal!!! I love it though! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Margaret, I'm very happy for you that you have SHRINKAGE - YAY!!! I'm a Margaret, too and was named after MY grandmother. I've always gone by the nickname Peggy (I know - How do they get Peggy out of Margaret? I HAVE NO IDEA). The only people that call me Margaret are bill collectors and old school teachers. Congratulations again on the shrinkage - GOOD NEWS! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Peggy, My Grandma was a Peggy too. She would be Jennie, Peggy, Aunt Peg, or anything but margaret! I always wondered to how they got Peggy out of Margaret, but hey...somehow, my gram pulled Jennie out of Margaret! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 How do they get Peg out of Margaret? I don't get that one, here's how my family works (if you wonder where I get the goofy)... My great aunt (grampa's little sister) is named Margaret. She's always been Marty - Aunt Marty. Her husband's name was Junior (!) - and he went by "June"...so, I had an Aunt Marty and Uncle June (which really, REALLY sounds like they married with different genders and were "switched"!) Sadly, Uncle June died quiet a while ago. Aunt Marty is still around and as fiesty as ever...which is pretty darn good for an 80+ woman! Laugh 'til we cry at reunions... My mother gave me my name because she liked it...and then proceeded to call me "Becky" - go figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Theres some weird busniess going on with this margaret name huh???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaL Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Margaret, Thanks for sharing the good news...continued prayers coming your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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