TAnn Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Just got back from my doctor's appointment to get the results from my latest CT scan. I am still stable, so the news is all good! Yeah Iressa! However, (isn't there always a however?) I told the doc that I have had a headache in the same area of my head every day for about 2 1/2 weeks now, so he thought it would be good to get a MRI of the brain just to be on the safe side. He said it would be highly unusual to have stable everything in the lungs and have something pop up in the brain, but we need to check it since it is a new symptom. I personally think it is hormonal. Anyway, glad to be able to post some good news! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Yippee!!! TAnn, that is the best news. So glad to hear that word "stable". I'm sure the MRI will be ok, but please let us know when you find out. GREAT NEWS! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Happy dance, happy dance, happy dance!!! Here's hoping that headache is either hormones or the worry over having to have a CT scan. Thanks for sharing your good news - we needed it today! Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Alriiiiiiiiight, TAnn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 CONGRATULATIONS!!! Stable is good news and I'm the head MRI is just a precaution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 TAnn,A great big double YIPPEEEE!!!!!!!That is really great news.Hopefully the headache is just a headache.You will find that everything that doesn't feel rite seems to scare us to death most of the time.Still better to have it checked tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tess Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 TAnn, This is great news for you. Hope the MRI turns out in your favor too! Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Good news on the scan!!!!! I always get headaches before scans I also had bad headaches for a time, then after much angony and stress, discovered they were sinus/tension headaches. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Great News TAnne. Hope the scans are clear. Positive thoughts and prayers coming your way. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate1621 Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Hooooorraaaayyyyy for STABLE. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 TANN Iressa is one nice dance partner for you! Remember when a headache was just a headache? I hope it's still just a headache! My best to you and how is your son liking college? It's such a wonderful time. I loved the freshmen the best because they had such high hopes and a little bit of humbleness!! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Dang it, I thought I replied here hours ago! For the MRI - see your GP. Get Valium (10 mg). Take an hour before scheduled MRI time, have someone drive you...rule out brain issues... Drink more water. You may be dehydrated... You may be stressed (Nooooo, ya think?) AND you may just have a headache! (Imagine THAT!) My last "cluster" of headaches preceded my gall bladder removal...oh, and then there was another one more recently, when my thyroid checked out... In fact, there were a LOT of things when my thyroid checked out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 TAnn- Celebrate the great news from the CT scan. For the most part of the past 22 months, I have been on either Iressa or Tarceva (the sister drug to Iressa). I have had periods where I would headaches daily for several days. At the time, I knew it was not my brain since I was (and still am) having regular MRIs. The nurses told me that headaches were not unheard of as a side effect (although it may not be common). In addition, there were periods of time where the the top of my head just hurt. The drug changed my natural hair part. In addition, prior to any treatment, I had alot of perfectly straight hair. I now have alot of thick curly hair. My hairdresser never knows what to expect when I come in. I found that I feel the best when I keep my water consumption up. Here's to continued success with the drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Congratulations on the stable CT. Now for the MRI...my doc told me that although they must check out any new symptoms, to remember that just because we have cancer doesn't mean we can't have something else...like a sinus infection or just a plain old tension headache. I hope that is all that is going on with you. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 TAnn - Good luck with the head MRI, I was just complaing of headaches all the time and waking up with them, after the CAT Scan we decided it was stress and all the meds! Glad the other results are so favorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Yeah TAnn stable is a really good word. The word stable is one of my most favorite words now. I've been stable for over an year now. Hopefully the MRI will be ok. Best Wishes Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Stable is good!!! Prayers for the MRI. Hang in there. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Great news!!! So happy to hear this news!! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 (((TAnn))) Alright lady! Hugs and a Happy Dance going out for you! Stable is GREAT! Also sending prayers that you can join the Empty Head club too! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 T Ann, Glad the Ct scan was good. Hope the headaches are nothing serious. I have them alittle while after I take my blood pressure pills. I think its a side effect from the pills. Best wishes! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Tann, So very happy about STABLE, isn't that a great word. Headaches can be caused by a gzillion different things, like stress, meds, sinusitis, nerves, hormones etc etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 As usual, I'm coming in on the late side, but HURRAH for stable! Hope that the headache has the usual innocuous causes. I know I specialise in them! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 HAPPY DANCE!!! :) :) Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 FANTASTIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.