I won't call it an early Christmas present...but close

I think I mentioned that the doctor wanted PET and CT scans after my second round of R-DHAC for DLBCL.  This is after R-CHOP failed to make an improvement.  The plan was to have the scans this week and then meet with the doctor on Monday for the results.  The doctor's PA just called because they have the PET results and figured they would tell me now:

"While there is still some small cancer activity, you are much further along than we thought.  So one more R-DHAC then into stem cell transplant."

I think you can all imagine what a relief that was to hear...because during treatments...you just can't trust your body.  I expected to hear that I'd need a fourth round before SCT or even that it wasn't really working and we need a Plan C.

Looks like all those prayers and positive thoughts everyone is giving...is paying off!

I plan to live forever!  So far; so good!

Karl

 

Comments

  • jimwins
    jimwins Member Posts: 2,107
    Ho Ho Ho :)

    Ho Ho Ho, Karl! :).  Positive news is always good!  Thanks so much for sharing and I'm happy for you.

    Hugs - Jim

  • Mary N.
    Mary N. Member Posts: 100
    jimwins said:

    Ho Ho Ho :)

    Ho Ho Ho, Karl! :).  Positive news is always good!  Thanks so much for sharing and I'm happy for you.

    Hugs - Jim

    good news

    So glad to hear your good news.  Continue on with the positive outlook - it helps us!

    Mary

  • NANCYL1
    NANCYL1 Member Posts: 289
    GOOD NEWS

    Karl:

    Happy to hear you received good news.

    Nancy

  • illead
    illead Member Posts: 884 Member
    NANCYL1 said:

    GOOD NEWS

    Karl:

    Happy to hear you received good news.

    Nancy

    Super news

    Another day maker for all of us.  Hoping you will sail Wink through the SCT.

    Bill & Becky

  • allmost60
    allmost60 Member Posts: 3,178 Member
    Great!

    Hi Karl,

     Great news! Sounds like your making steady progress. Thanks so much for sharing your good news. Keep us posted with your SCT schedule.

    Best wishes, Sue   (FNHL-2-3a-6/10-age 62)

  • Ailidh
    Ailidh Member Posts: 52
    Great to hear good news!!!

    Great to hear good news!!!

  • Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3
    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 Member Posts: 3,803 Member
    Present

    Dang ! J.C. Penney hasn't decorated yet !

  • Shoopy
    Shoopy Member Posts: 210

    Present

    Dang ! J.C. Penney hasn't decorated yet !

    Say what?

    Say what?

  • Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3
    Max Former Hodgkins Stage 3 Member Posts: 3,803 Member
    Shoopy said:

    Say what?

    Say what?

    Must be an EXTREMELY early

    Must be an EXTREMELY early Christmas present if the malls are not playing Jingle Bells yet !  They start around the 4th of July now....

  • Shoopy
    Shoopy Member Posts: 210

    Must be an EXTREMELY early

    Must be an EXTREMELY early Christmas present if the malls are not playing Jingle Bells yet !  They start around the 4th of July now....

    Ahhhhh...

    Well...the Wal-marts are decorated...what does that tell ya?

  • Rocquie
    Rocquie Member Posts: 868 Member
    Karl

    I am so happy to hear that your new treatment plan is working so well and that everything is on the fast track. This is fantastic news! I will continue my prayers for you and your health care team.

    (((Hugs)))

    Rocquie

     

  • MChantal
    MChantal Member Posts: 107
    Yay!!

    That is terrific news Karl!!! So happy for you!