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Jan 18, 2010 - 8:32 pm
At first I hesitated to post with all the bad news on the board the last few weeks but thought about it a little more and realized we need to hear the good news also. After the PA was done with us in walks the onc with 2 residents with him. Now there are 6 people in a very small room. He starts out by saying he is amazed. With George's advanced Stage IV cancer, the most he was hoping for was to stabilize the cancer and get him a little more time. As it stands today, George is doing better than he ever expected. He said that you very, very rarely see this good of a response and if we are not church goers, we should be and if we are, we should go more often to give thanks. CEA is a good indicator for George and it continues to drop. All his liver function stuff is coming back excellent, like there is no disease there. His lungs sound really good and all blood work is better than we should have expected. For now, we are going to stay the course and hopefully we keep going in the direction we are. He finished by saying now get out of here and I will see you in 6 weeks instead of 4. So we will continue with the 5FU and Leucovorin every week adding Avastin every oter week for a 6 week cycle, then 2 weeks off the 5FU and Leucovorin then back on for another 6 week cycle (little confusing but I think I got it right). Well thats it for now. I got some research to do on the Karmanos Cancer Institute for that second opinion on the liver and lung, who knows, maybe we will reach the point where we can do some type of radiation or treatment option on those pesky mets. Take care - Tina |
Joined: Jun 2009
Now that's some good news!!
Thanks for the good news.. We sure needed it around here!!
life is funny sometimes
Brooks
Joined: Mar 2009
Tina and George!
I am so very, very, very thankful you posted this praise report! YES, we need good news! Gosh I'm just thrilled for both of you!
Wow, now that's a real upper! Praising God with you!
Diane
Joined: Oct 2009
That's fantastic news!
That's fantastic news! Thank you for sharing it - it gives hope to all!
Love,
Tashina
Joined: Jun 2009
Hi Tina,thanks for sharing
Hi Tina,thanks for sharing the good news with us.This is going to lift us up.We need good news.Best luck to George with his treatment.Take care.
Joined: Oct 2009
Wow, I am practically
Wow, I am practically dancing for you both, Tina & George! This is fabulous inspiration for all of us, in addition to fantastic news for both of you! Thanks for sharing your good news!
Joined: Jun 2009
So Wonderful
Really great news, Tina - I'm sure you are both thrilled!
Might be time to buy a lottery ticket, too :)
Although, it sounds like you have already won, continued best to you both.
-Craig
Joined: Oct 2007
WooHoo!!
Wonderful, Great, Spectacular!!! I'm so happy for both of you. 2010 may just be your year!
Kimby
Joined: Feb 2008
Wow
Tina,
Don't ever hesitate to share good news like that. It's wonderful!!!
*hugs*
Gail
Joined: May 2009
Yes!
Great, wonderful. I am happy for the both of you!
Joined: Aug 2008
That will do it every time......
That will put a smile on your face every time...Bless you both, ya'll sure did need some good news for a change and what a great change it is...Good for you both....Love and Hope, Buzz.......
Joined: Dec 2009
That put a big old smile on my face!!
What excellent news! I'm so glad that he's responding well... Tell George to keep up the good work!
Love you guys!!
Joined: Jul 2008
wonderful news!
Tina,
I'm so glad to hear George's wonderful news!! Yee-hah!
Lisa
Joined: Apr 2009
Tina
So great to make it back to the boards and see this first thing....... man I feel great for you guys!!!!
Jennie
Joined: Jan 2009
Tina
Tina,
It is wonderful to hear good news and this news is great! Thank you so much for sharing. We are happy to hear George is responding so well to treatment.
Enjoy!
Aloha,
Kathleen