kimblanchard Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 First of all, thank you to each and every one of you who wished me luck, said a prayer, crossed your fingers and toes. But it didn't turn out as we had hoped.....could have been worse. The CT scan showed growth/progression and a few small new spots showed up on the lung sac. The good news (I will find some some where). the growth rate is still pretty slow, no fluid build up in the lungs and other than the NSCLC I am in perfect health and feel good. I will probably be a bit down for a few days...but as long as I'm able to fish there is still hope. Thanks again to you all jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Jim, Watch out for them beer trucks! News isn't what we were hoping, but I'll bet the fish are biting... Some things are just far more important.... Simple things, rod, reel, cup o' worms and some grandkids...or not. Enjoy the worm drowning, awaiting the sunshine to perk you back up (hope you don't live in the dreary midwest right now...argh!). Take care, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Jim I LOVE your attitude and zest for life! Your Dr.'s will find a chemo that works for you...........I just know it. Come on over to Alabama..........I'll let you fish in my pond. (Heck, I'll go with you! I love it!) Keep your fighting spirit! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Jim, Well hell. What's next? Keep fishing while the doc makes a new plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Jim, Yes, it cudda been better news. I've heard that news several times and it always hits me hard...BUT slow growth is better because it means there is time to take a new treatment approach. I usually end up in tears at the time of the news, but I have always ended up thinking and saying: it cudda been worse. I'm hoping we'll be hearing the better news in the near future and, in the meantime, I know you'll enjoy your fishing and especially with your shadow. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Sorry it was not the news you wanted, but glad you are giong fishing!! Keep up the attitude!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
char1048 Posted May 25, 2004 Share Posted May 25, 2004 Sorry it wasnt as good as it could have been, hope you get the right chemo soon and happy fishing. Prayers are still with you. Charolette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MO_Sugar Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I am sorry it wasn't the news you wanted but it still isn't all bad! Slow growth means they still have a better chance of getting the lil beast! Go out and catch the big one with the granbabies! God Bless, MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Jim, Sorry it wasnt the greatest news, but Im still rootin for ya! Hope the news gets better. My Dad and my 5 year old are goin fishin thursday, but all he told me he wants to catch is a worm! Have fun! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I am sorry for the growth but glad it is slow -- Now to kick its *&%@# on the next round... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Jim, Sorry about the news, Prayers going for the fish to get bigger and the tumor to get smaller. During that time a new plan will be going for you. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Jim, what better day can a man have then go fishing. The #%&*@ with what is happening inside, enjoy the fine days of summer. the next round of chemo may love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Hope and lovin' life are powerful things. May the next treatment work better for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Jim, I will echo: Enjoy the fishing, the grandson, the sunshine.... Slow growth is good. One day at a time. Wish I could play hookey and take my daughter and go fishing.... probably ought to anyway. Life is too short not to. Prayers for something powerful good right around the corner. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Our friends have said it all Jim! Just wanted to add my Good Wishes and I hope slow growth is a good indication of better things to come. All the Best, Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Jim, I'm sorry that the news is not what we had hoped for you. But that doesn't mean that there aren't other options for you, or that hope is gone. I have a friend who is a lung cancer survivor of over 4 years. I frankly cannot remember how many different chemotherapies that failed her before they found the one that put her in remission-where she remains. I remember there were at least 4 changes of treatment involving at least 7 drugs. I hold on to her miracle with both hands and my whole heart. Hoping that today the fish are biting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Jim, That is good the growth is slow. It is possible that you have a carcinoid. These are slow growing tumors that don't respond well to chemo. Typically fast growing types like SCLC respond better to chemo. They can check for a carcinoid by a Octreotide scan or checking for neuroendocrine features. I'm not a Dr, but I would ask the Dr or get a 2nd opinion on the path report There is good news in there. Take care. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I agree, Jim, with John, and that it is good news all things considered. So post your gone fishin sign and head on out. Love to you Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I agree, Jim, with John, and that it is good news all things considered. So post your gone fishin sign and head on out. Love to you Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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