DonnaE Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Hi all, Yesterday June 9, I received the results of my mid session chemo Cat Scan and the news was good. To quote the report.." Significant interval improvement in lung masses and mediastinal and hilar adenopathy. Stable subcentimeter low attenuation focus in the liver, too small to characterize. Two left adrenal nodules measure water attenuation on pre-contrast images consistent with adenomas. The more cephalad of these appears minimally smaller which may reflect slice selection" The two largest masses in the left lung have shrunk considerably along with considerable shrinkage of the three largest masses in the mediastium. Unsure about the breast tumor as it realy did not show up on the CAT Scan. Plan to check on that after completion of chemo therapy. Probably in August. Started on injections of Darbepoetin Alfa once a week to help bring up the blood counts. Hopefully they will help with the fatigue. As of yesterday I completed 4 of my 6 rounds of Taxol and Carboplatin, my side effects have been few, nothing that I can't handle at this time. Plus based on this last report I'll take these side effects, especially if the shrinkage continues. Of course, even with this good news, my mind is thinking ahead and is wondering what the next steps will be after the completion of the six rounds of chemo. How I would love to hear that there is a way to totally destroy all the cancer cells in all of our bodies and let all of us go back to that day before we all received the diagnosis of "I'm sorry but you have cancer." Some day, soon I hope we and those that come after us will hear these words, " We found cancer, but it is treatable and we now have the tools, medication and knowledge to totally remove it from your body. In fact it is as treatable as the common cold! What a great day that would be for all of us! To all who read this, I wish you the best in your fight against your disease, may you experience more good days then bad, may the support of family and friends keep you going, and when all is said and done may you be able to say I lived a good, happy and fullfilling life with no regrets. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones. Thanks for all the posts they have really have helped me in my journey down this road. DonnaE age 55, Married to Norm (Best friend, lover and great supporter) mom to a Norwegian Elkhound by the name of Bantar (my relaxation therapy... just sitting and petting him) Dx:3/04 Invasive Breast Cancer 4/04 Second Cancer stage 4 NSCLC No signs or symptoms of either, picked up on routine mammogram and chest Xray. 4/04 Taxol and Carboplatin every 3 weeks for 6 sessions 6/04 Cat Scan shows shrinkage or no growth of tumors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 HI DONNA, I'm glad to hear that you have significant shrinkage.Also that you are doing well with the chemo.I had a rough time w/chemo.I hope all goes well and improves in the upcoming journey for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Great news Donna, hope our friend NED comes to greet you! Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Donna, I'm very happy for you, congratulations! Significant interval improvement!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (and more to come). Best Wishes, Dave S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Donna, That's wonderful news. I started with Carbo/Taxol and did have shrinkage, but neuropathy progressed so quickly and was so debilitating that I had to be taken off Taxol. I'm so glad that you are tolerating it this well. As to what follows, remember miracles do happen...we'll all pray for one. You have to take it one treatment at a time and so far things are looking great...you may get a long deserved break. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Donna, This is great news! I know things will keep looking up for you! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Congratulations, Donna, on the shrinkage....!!! I know my tumor continued to shrink way past the last dose of cisplatin/vp-16. May there be NED on your horizon... XOXOXOX Prayers, always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Good news, Hoping and wishing for the remaining treatments. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 That's wonderful Donna! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Your attitude and results are sound. Keep on keepin' on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Way to KICK THAT CANCER BUTT Donna!!! You go girl! Wishing you well and more good news to continue. Sending positive thoughts and prayers you way. More is better!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Donna, Great news on the shrinkage. May it continue to shrink and shrink and shrink Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Wonderful news, Donna! That's what we love to hear. Now, go and enjoy the summer. God bless you, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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