kreed70 Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 My mom received news that we never thought we would hear!! We are being cautiously optimistic 7/13/2004- Received results of CT scan of chest and abdominals- tumor shrunk 25% and abs CLEAR! NO METS anywhere! Nodes clear. Weight is great and so is breathing! Still inoperable. Starting Carboplatin/Taxatere every three weeks for nine weeks. Getting 2nd opinion later in the week. 7/15/2004- Went for 2nd opinion- Stop the presses!! This oncologist says SURGERY may be POSSIBLE!!! Said her IIIB is not the worst there is and because her overall health is so good, we have a shot. She is meeting w/ Thoracic Surgeon 7/20/2004!! May be have to get mediastinoscopy. PLEASE PRAY FOR HER!!! Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Yes! Great news. There are several of us who started at the III's went on to have surgery and are surviving! Please would love to have your Mom join us. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 So glad for you and your Mom. Good Luck! Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Excellent news. Stay positive and keep us posted please. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Kelly, I have the same situation (with a few differences), and my dad was told from the beggining that he wasnt operable (stage 3b). He had his surgery at the end of last month! I so understand how happy and excited you are also the being cautious part. Ive been there! As always...feel free to PM me if you need! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I hope she can get it!!!!! Would you ever have thought that you'd be so excited to possibly hear that your mom can have a porition of a lung removed? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 It may sound "funny" to some people, but we here know that praying that your mom CAN and WILL have surgery is the best of all prayers. elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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