kimblanchard Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Just finished my second cycle of Alitma and the results again are that I am still considered stable...very slight shrinkage on one large tumor, no growth on other large and small tumors. Now off chemo for two months. That will be nice, but part of me feels "If we aint doing sumpin, we're gonna lose ground". I have been on almost constant chemo for a year, so guess it is best to give my body a break. Bottom line I'm happy thanks jim Quote
Remembering Dave Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Hey, Jim, take a break and enjoy a chemo free life for a while! Make sure you get scans - I would say every three months - so if there's a change you can jump right on things. that way you're doing something - you're keeping an eye on it. Best of luck, Karen C. Quote
Don Wood Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Good to hear things are coming along well, Jim. Enjoy. Don Quote
Frank Lamb Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Thats good news Jim.Go ahead and take a chemo break.It feels great.Just stay on top of things and don't go over 3 months without CT or PET.The short time your off chemo it will still be working in your body anywat.At least thats what I was told by drs. Quote
ginnyde Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Hey Jim, We need good news here. Keep it coming please. Enjoy the chemo break and get in as much fishing as you can. Quote
Snowflake Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Stable AND some shrinkage...WOW! Those are GOOD "s" words...like super...and surprise...and supercalifragilisticexpealadocious! Quote
Margaret Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Jim, It sounds good to me. My last chemo was June 30th, but I've been tied down with three weeks of radiation for bone/pushing into brain met on my forehead...so no fishing for me. (Well, I did want to go up to Portland for a visit and I would have eaten salmon whenever possible!) My next chemo will probably be Alitma, so I have been particularly following your progress. I am so glad to hear that you are stable...enjoy your vacation! Margaret Quote
TAnn Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 Jim, What wonderful news. So glad that you have remained stable AND you get a break from chemo. You are not gonna believe how good it feels to feel "normal" for a while. Enjoy!!!! TAnn Quote
J.C. Posted August 24, 2004 Posted August 24, 2004 That is good news, Have a break, enjoy the fishing in the company of your shadow. J.C. Quote
Tiny Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Jim- I understand your qualms about a hiatus in treatment, but if you're happy, I'm happy ! It sounds as if you could certainly do with a break...hope you have something "neat-o" planned. Prayers. Quote
char1048 Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Great news keep it coming and enjoy your chemo break you deserve it after a year of it. Prayers to you. Charolette Quote
Nushka Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 As long as you keep an eye on things, ENJOY the break. It will feel good to get away from all of it for a while. I am happy for you. Keep in touch. Nina Quote
betplace Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Hugs and a Happy dance going out to you for your "stable" news Jim. Enjoyu the break and give your body a chance to recuperate. Blessings Betty Quote
Elaine Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Sounds great to me! Wishing you and yours all the best! Quote
lindseysmom Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Hi Jim, Stable is great. My favorite word. Like everyone has said so far enjoy being chemo free. Best wishes, DEE Quote
cathy Posted August 25, 2004 Posted August 25, 2004 Stable is great news..Like Tiny said if you're happy then we're happy. Quote
slinaresholz Posted August 26, 2004 Posted August 26, 2004 Glad you're off the chemo. Take care and regain your strength. You deserve a rest! Sharon Quote
SJAS Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Jim, So happy to hear your good news. You just go celebrate that well-earned vacation. Quote
elnodel Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 It's a great word -- stable! I'm so glad you're doing well and having a well-deserved break. Enjoy it -- and don't let your qualms get the upper hand. After all, it's only a break so relish every moment. And show us some fish pictures! Ellen Quote
jamie Posted August 27, 2004 Posted August 27, 2004 Jim, I am SOOOO happy to hear your good news, and yes I think it will be a well deserved break. I do know that they say all the chemo keeps working after chemo has ended, but I can understand your concern. After my dad's surgery they had to postpone his chemo cause of complications and we were SOOO worried about the same thing. He was supposto have chemo 4 weeks out of surgery and ended up having to wait for 9 weeks. All in all, so far it hasnt made a difference, so try not to worry. Again, congrats...and Im SOOOOOOOOO happy for you!! Jamie Quote
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