Today's CT scan results

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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #22
    pepebcn said:

    you mean free Margarita? Great!
    LOL. Just know that whatever makes you happy makes me happy too!.
    Big Hug dear canuo$&#%#*^£€>. ( never remember the word) hahahaha!

    Thanks so much Pepe, with
    Thanks so much Pepe, with hugs from the Canuck!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #23
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Stable
    Stable is good. Sounds like your doctor is on top of things. Glad it turned out pretty much what you had hoped. Keep up the great attitude.

    Kim

    Thanks so much Kim!
    I really appreciate your comments + I try to keep my attitude up (not always possible!)
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #24
    Kerry S said:

    Ann Darlin

    Fairly stable sounds damn good to me. To me it says you are keeping the monster in line until you can find the right chemo mix to kill it off.

    Kerry

    Kerry
    I love the way you said this because I am determined to do everything I can to get rid of this stinking cancer. It may take awhile. Heck the one that may kill it off might not be out there yet, so I have to keep the monster in line until that happens.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #25
    lisa42 said:

    same here
    Hi Anne,

    As others have said, if it isn't bad news, then it's good news! Of course, we're always hoping for "even better", but no bad is good! I'm at a similar situation as you now, sortof anyhow- CEA is rising, but my last two scans have showed mostly stable, with slight progression in some areas. I'm due for another scan soon. My onc ordered it today- if insurance approves it in time, they'll try to set it up for next week, which is my "off" chemo week. If not, then it will be set up for just after my next chemo round.
    I had chemo and a dr. appt today & we discussed the "what next" if my next scan shows more progression. He wants me to look at a particular clinical trial out of Mayo (I'd go to their Arizona location). Until/unless I get into a trial, we're going to keep me on Gemzar/Avastin for now, but switch from the Xeloda back to the 5FU pump. I've had a terrible time w/ hand/foot syndrome w/ the xeloda & it's not supposed to be as bad w/ 5FU. We'll see...
    Anyhow, I'm glad you came away from your onc appt feeling good, and somewhat relieved I'm sure. Keep plugging away!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

    Lisa, from your recent posts
    I too have thought our situations are similar. I hope that for both of us CEA will decrease + progression will cease altogether + change to regression! I know you will keep us posted + I will be waiting to hear. I am on 5FU but have had little to no hand/foot syndrome; I guess I have been fortunate this way. I am trying to think of my journey similarly to one I read about where you "hitchhike" + use a treatment until it no longer helps, then go to the next one. I did come away from my appointment feeling good; I truly think my onc laid things out well. Thanks for your encouragement!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #26
    tina dasilva said:

    YAY
    YAY Anne keep it up doing awesome hugs tina

    Thanks Tina!
    Thanks for your support Tina!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #27
    geotina said:

    Anne:
    Fairly stable is good so I can see why you were reasonably happy with this report. Your onc is right, stay on this mix as long as you can before switching stuff around. As long as it is doing a reasonably good job, keep with it. Good job and I sincerely hope this mix contiues to work for you.

    Take care - Tina

    Thanks Tina!
    I agree; I think my onc has the right idea. I hope this mix will work awhile longer, but if it doesn't my onc is already getting me to think of next steps.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #28
    Kathleen808 said:

    Anne
    Anne,
    Stable is good. It sounds like your onc is on it and staying on top of things. Good news.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen

    Kathleen
    Thanks so much for your comments!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #29
    Crow71 said:

    Hey Anne
    Stable is good enough for now. You are smart to get all you can get out of the main line big guns.
    You are doing great.
    Roger

    Roger
    I really appreciate your positive comments, especially when you had a tough day. That will change.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #30
    herdizziness said:

    Anne
    Stable is a good thing, so I'm glad about that. I'm also guessing your onc wants to stay as long as possible on one, before trying another, so another good thing.
    I hope stable stays and little bit of progression goes.
    Thinking of you, and sending the most positive thoughts your way.
    Winter Marie

    Winter Marie
    Your words are a breath of sunshine to me. Thank you!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #31
    tootsie1 said:

    Stable
    I'm glad to read that word "stable" in there. Praying for even better news next time.

    *hugs*
    Gail

    Thanks Gail
    That's what I would like too!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #32
    Nana b said:

    Just keep creeping to NED!
    Just keep creeping to NED! You can do it!! Hugs!

    Raquel
    My dream is to hear that.
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  • kristasplace
    kristasplace Member Posts: 957 Member
    #35
    Hmm...
    Some progression? Like you, i'm wondering what they're waiting for? If there's any progression at all, i would think that means the treatments aren't working, and they need to try something else. I'm sorry the news wasn't better, Anne, but i'm thankful it wasn't worse. There seems to be a lot of bad news going around here with progression in particular. Sorry i couldn't agree with everyone else on this. I just don't see the point on continuing with something if it isn't reversing the tumors.

    Hang in there, Hon, you're tough as nails!

    Krista
  • HollyID
    HollyID Member Posts: 946 Member
    #36
    Anne, good news!! Stable
    Anne, good news!! Stable isnt' a bad thing. I'm really glad that there are so many options for you though if you're changing chemo regimens. Love ya girl!!
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #37
    you can annecan
    i love your username its so positive.
    its great to have positive news and to share it.
    it keeps us all positive
    and thats what keeps us going and enjoying our days.

    prayers for your ned,

    pete
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #38
    unknown said:

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    Thanks Kathy
    We were supposed to open a small bottle of champagne, but somehow we forgot. I did have a glass of white wine though.
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #39
    unknown said:

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    Thanks Graci!
    I really appreciate your support + friendship!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #40
    kristasplace said:

    Hmm...
    Some progression? Like you, i'm wondering what they're waiting for? If there's any progression at all, i would think that means the treatments aren't working, and they need to try something else. I'm sorry the news wasn't better, Anne, but i'm thankful it wasn't worse. There seems to be a lot of bad news going around here with progression in particular. Sorry i couldn't agree with everyone else on this. I just don't see the point on continuing with something if it isn't reversing the tumors.

    Hang in there, Hon, you're tough as nails!

    Krista

    Krista
    It is so nice to hear from you! Thank-you for your input. I won't continue on this chemo for long if it isn't working. The progression was very minimal. I read on another thread that you are NED - that is awesome. It sounds like you are doing really well, + I am happy for you!
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #41
    pete43lost_at_sea said:

    you can annecan
    i love your username its so positive.
    its great to have positive news and to share it.
    it keeps us all positive
    and thats what keeps us going and enjoying our days.

    prayers for your ned,

    pete

    Thanks Pete!
    Regarding my username, the "Can" part is dual purpose - I am from Canada + I can beat this! I love your positive threads.

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