YIPPEE!

goldfinch
goldfinch Member Posts: 735
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Some good news. My oncologist called me last night about the Cat Scan I had last week. The radiologist's report said that there was no improvement and possibly some growth. When I saw Dr T (my onc) last week that's all he had to go by, so we discussed changing chemo regimen, but he wanted to review it with another radiologist at the hospital, who he says is nationally recognized (whatever that means, but it sounds good). However this radiologist was on vacation last week. Anyway, Dr T says when he looked at the films after I left last week he felt that 2 of the lesions were gone and some others had shrunk. He just got an email from this top radiologist who agreed with his (Dr T) reading of the films. So to sum it all up. The camptosar, 5 FU, leucovorin, and avastin is working! And I will be resuming that this week. Thank you to all all who helped me through this bump in the road!
Mary

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  • alihamilton
    alihamilton Member Posts: 347 Member
    #2
    Great news, Mary! It just shows how reading the scans correctly can make all the difference. This is so encouraging for you. Go for it!

    Ali
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #3
    Oh Mary - what terrific news. This is fantastic. Yippee, hoorah, and YEA!!! Sharing in your joy.
    Tara
  • andreae
    andreae Member Posts: 236
    #4
    Oh Mary, that is fantastic news!!! You must be so relieved. I think the problem is that with multiple tiny lesions it is really hard to tell what exactly is going on, but that is really, really great news! Keep up the good work and keep us posted.

    Love and hugs,
    Andrea
  • Shandle
    Shandle Member Posts: 204
    #5
    Mary... knock em out sister! Sooo happy your making progress! ~ Wanda
  • CAMaura
    CAMaura Member Posts: 719 Member
    #6
    Hi Mary,
    I am thrilled for you. So happy tha tthe chemo is workling well. Wishing you all the best. You sound wonderful...I'm sue that your attitude is helping you along.

    Cheers,
    Mauira
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    #7
    Mary,
    What great news. I am so happy for you.

    Maureen
  • jsabol
    jsabol Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #8
    Yay, Mary, MUCH better news...good for you; keep it up and knock out the beast. Judy
  • HowardJ
    HowardJ Member Posts: 474
    #9
    Great news...thanks for sharing!
    Howard
  • rejoyous
    rejoyous Member Posts: 259
    #10
    My heart soared when I read your subject line. What great news!!! Isn't the rollercoaster crazy? Thanks so much for posting! I'm always grateful when people remember to share the victories as well as the tough times. We're sharing the joy, big time.
  • neeliec
    neeliec Member Posts: 106
    #11
    We do the dance of joy for you!!!blessings, neelieC

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