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HAD MY ONCO VISIT EARLIER TODAY

luv4lacrosse
luv4lacrosse CSN Member Posts: 1,410 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
I saw my Oncologist earlier today, and he validated what I had already heard. No visible signs of any tumors from the CT scan. He also thinks that since the large tumors melted away, he is confident that the tiny ones in my nodes in Mediastynum are most likely gone also. Due to the severe side effects from the 5FU, he is ceasing the 96 hr. infusions. He is confident it is either the Carboplatin and or the Erbitux that is responsible for the tumors being destroyed. So the plan is as long as the study drugs are working, I will continue on the study and also remain on a once weekly dose of Erbitux for as long as it keeps working. He said I am one of a few who have gone from tumors the size of acorns to nothing in 12 weeks.

I am blessed with this news, and pray for the same result with all of my CSN friends / warriors.

Best

Mike
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  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor CSN Member Posts: 1,842 Member
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    Here's to you Mike
    Time to carry on. Glad you are off the 5FU.

    Pat
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  • Tonsil Dad
    Tonsil Dad CSN Member Posts: 488
    #3
    longtermsurvivor said:

    Here's to you Mike
    Time to carry on. Glad you are off the 5FU.

    Pat

    I'll Drink To That.
    Congratulations Mike , now that is the kind of
    news we all want to hear from you. May you continue to
    improve daily and finally rid yourself of this beast.

    God bless
    Tonsil Dad,

    Dan.
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  • hwt
    hwt CSN Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #4
    longtermsurvivor said:

    Here's to you Mike
    Time to carry on. Glad you are off the 5FU.

    Pat

    Mike
    Wonderful news to take into the New year with you. Enjoy the holidays and remember, life is too short not to believe in Santa!

    Candi
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  • rush1958
    rush1958 CSN Member Posts: 223 Member
    #5
    Merry Christmas Mike
    Great news! Hang in there Mike, sending the special Christmas Mojo your way!

    Rush
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  • luvofmylif
    luvofmylif CSN Member Posts: 344
    #6
    rush1958 said:

    Merry Christmas Mike
    Great news! Hang in there Mike, sending the special Christmas Mojo your way!

    Rush

    Wow, what a blessing. Very
    Wow, what a blessing. Very happy for you indeed.
    Candi is right, you gotta believe.

    Joan
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  • lts
    lts CSN Member Posts: 75
    #7
    Nice!!!
    Very cool indeed!!

    Luke
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  • osmotar
    osmotar CSN Member Posts: 1,006
    #8
    Wondefull
    Mike,

    Wonderful news !!! Enjoy the upcoming holiday seasons and New Year.

    Linda
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  • osmotar
    osmotar CSN Member Posts: 1,006
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    Wondefull
    Mike,

    Wonderful news !!! Enjoy the upcoming holiday seasons and New Year.

    Linda
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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 CSN Member Posts: 4,716
    #10
    I am sitting here with a HUGE smile!!
    That you got to here all the good news again with the Onco follow up (wonderful news is good for a second time around, don't ya think?)....and...you get to get rid of the pump...gawd what a relief it is to know that 5FU is out of your life!

    Well, this time it's your turn to put on the dancing shoes...and take a spin around the kitchen.

    p
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  • donfoo
    donfoo CSN Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #11
    Yeah!
    Still catching up on your journey but this sounds like great news, so Yeah!

    From all the comments it appears 5FU is like saying FU five times. LOL
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  • Mrs. Sarge
    Mrs. Sarge CSN Member Posts: 206 Member
    #12
    donfoo said:

    Yeah!
    Still catching up on your journey but this sounds like great news, so Yeah!

    From all the comments it appears 5FU is like saying FU five times. LOL

    Terrific news, Mike
    So glad to hear some more good news from you. It actually cheers my heart and lifts my spirits when I hear good news on this forum. It's good for us all! You go guy!
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  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 CSN Member Posts: 913
    #13
    Keep the Faith...
    Glad to hear your news Mike. Please continue to keep the faith and stay positive that you will continue to do well. You're doing great.

    I will continue to keep you and the rest of our H & N warriors in my prayers. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!

    God Bless Us All,

    ~C
    (Cureitall)
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  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 CSN Member Posts: 1,514 Member
    #14
    cureitall66 said:

    Keep the Faith...
    Glad to hear your news Mike. Please continue to keep the faith and stay positive that you will continue to do well. You're doing great.

    I will continue to keep you and the rest of our H & N warriors in my prayers. I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas!

    God Bless Us All,

    ~C
    (Cureitall)

    Great news Mike...
    That is truly wonderful!!

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!

    Best,

    Tim
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