scan results not great - bone mets
I would appreciate hearing from others who have had or are currently dealing with bone mets. I am totally asymptomatic, BTW. He's going to put me on Zometa starting next week - before the chemo proper. Are others on that?
Biopsy (probably pelvis) scheduled for next Tuesday.
It's been 7.5 years since my initial diagnosis. I've survived 3 (on different occasions) solitary lung mets.
I just can't seem to break that 2 year mark -- it's been about 1 year 11 months since my last surgery! This seems to be my pattern....
But, I am a survivor and I'm going to keep going.
Sending special good wishes to all those undergoing scans this week - and love to all
Tara
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Wow
Hi Tara
Yours is an incredible story - I'm sorry to hear about the bone mets - I've no experience there, but I am glad that there is a plan in place, and a course of action that can be taken.
At 7.5 years, you seem to be the leader in longevity, for someone who is still "actively" battling this disease. I've caught a few of your posts in the past, but am now dialed in to your story and will be following and supporting you on your journey.
You got room for one more, right?
You are a survivor and so much more....I believe the word INSPIRATION is more than fitting in your case. You're a true definition of that. Your attitude is strong and I admire that.
I know you talked about having a great Mama's Day this Sunday, so I'm glad that you will get to do that.
Take care for now and thanks for your post!
Oh and I'm sure they have contacted you, but "robinvan" and "johnsfo" also have the bone mets, and I'm sure they will be of tremendous benefit and knowledge in what you are facing. I'm so much pulling for all of you guys.
-Craig0 -
bone mets
I am so sorry to hear about your bone mets. We also just recently got results from ct scan showing possible met to spine at T5. Dr. ordered an MRI so still has to do that. When my husband had his pet/ct scan in feb. it did not show any activity and his cea is 2.1. The Dr. says if it is he would also start him on Zometa but has not given any other treatment options like radiation. As of now he is on what is called a maintenance dosage of xeloda and avastin 7 days on 7 days off. Will keep posting with any updates.0 -
we crossed!kersha said:bone mets
I am so sorry to hear about your bone mets. We also just recently got results from ct scan showing possible met to spine at T5. Dr. ordered an MRI so still has to do that. When my husband had his pet/ct scan in feb. it did not show any activity and his cea is 2.1. The Dr. says if it is he would also start him on Zometa but has not given any other treatment options like radiation. As of now he is on what is called a maintenance dosage of xeloda and avastin 7 days on 7 days off. Will keep posting with any updates.
Our messages just crossed - let's keep in touch!
I'm not currently on any meds -- had been NED for almost 2 yrs. But I was on maintenance Xeloda previously....Good luck!
Tara0 -
We did cross. Glad to heartaraHK said:we crossed!
Our messages just crossed - let's keep in touch!
I'm not currently on any meds -- had been NED for almost 2 yrs. But I was on maintenance Xeloda previously....Good luck!
Tara
We did cross. Glad to hear you had a break from all those meds and able to feel a little normal. Will keep you up to date. You can pm me. I am not sure how to do the pm on this site maybe you can help me out thanks.0 -
Tara,you are in my
Tara,you are in my prayers.Please remember as long as there is still options,there is alway hope.Best wishes and best luck to you with the following treatments.Take care.0 -
Tara
Tara,
What a strong lady you are. It is good that there is a plan to deal with these mets. Will be thinking about you as you go for your biopsy. We're here for you.
Aloha,
Kathleen0 -
room!Sundanceh said:Wow
Hi Tara
Yours is an incredible story - I'm sorry to hear about the bone mets - I've no experience there, but I am glad that there is a plan in place, and a course of action that can be taken.
At 7.5 years, you seem to be the leader in longevity, for someone who is still "actively" battling this disease. I've caught a few of your posts in the past, but am now dialed in to your story and will be following and supporting you on your journey.
You got room for one more, right?
You are a survivor and so much more....I believe the word INSPIRATION is more than fitting in your case. You're a true definition of that. Your attitude is strong and I admire that.
I know you talked about having a great Mama's Day this Sunday, so I'm glad that you will get to do that.
Take care for now and thanks for your post!
Oh and I'm sure they have contacted you, but "robinvan" and "johnsfo" also have the bone mets, and I'm sure they will be of tremendous benefit and knowledge in what you are facing. I'm so much pulling for all of you guys.
-Craig
Oh, always room for one more! Thanks for your warm and encouraging words. This site is my safety net as I walk the tightrope we all know too well. All the best to you.
Tara0 -
And you are in my heart, asKathleen808 said:Tara
Tara,
What a strong lady you are. It is good that there is a plan to deal with these mets. Will be thinking about you as you go for your biopsy. We're here for you.
Aloha,
Kathleen
And you are in my heart, as you undergo the next step of your journey. I may be contacting Dr. Lenz again! as my plans begin to formulate. Thinking of you both.
Tara0 -
Tara,taraHK said:And you are in my heart, as
And you are in my heart, as you undergo the next step of your journey. I may be contacting Dr. Lenz again! as my plans begin to formulate. Thinking of you both.
Tara
I agree with Craig.
Tara,
I agree with Craig. You are an "Inspiration". 7.5 year of "actively" fighting. My 14 year old daughter will be 21 in 7 years ! I am glad that your Onc is thinking about a new plan. I have Pet Scan on Wed and have had an emotional weekend just thinking about it. I am praying that your new plan will be successful.
Brenda0 -
You are in deed a survivor!!Brenda3.16 said:Tara,
I agree with Craig.
Tara,
I agree with Craig. You are an "Inspiration". 7.5 year of "actively" fighting. My 14 year old daughter will be 21 in 7 years ! I am glad that your Onc is thinking about a new plan. I have Pet Scan on Wed and have had an emotional weekend just thinking about it. I am praying that your new plan will be successful.
Brenda
You are in deed a survivor!! Hugs and have a great day tomorrow!0 -
Yes, you are a survivor
Hi Tara,
Sorry to hear of the bone mets. I'm glad, though, that your onc seems to be on it and has a plan to start right away. Like you said, you are a survivor, and you can do this. It's obviously far from the news you wanted to hear, but you are very strong.
Hugs and love to you,
Lisa0 -
Hi Tara
You will see notes from myself and JohnSFO on the other thread. We both have colon cancer spread to the sacrum.
Mine is not technically a metastatic spread but rather a local spread from the rectum to the sacrum.
I think it is great that these were discovered before they became symptomatic. The symptoms can very quickly become nasty. From neurological disfunction to neuropathic pain and just plain pain in general! A pain in the **** in my case!
Radiation and Erbitux have saved the day for me. How many days? Who knows. But it is working well for now and looks good for the short term at least.
I'm almost 6 years into this and seem to get hit every 2 years like you. Grrrr....
All the very best... Rob; in Vancouver0 -
Tara and Robrobinvan said:Hi Tara
You will see notes from myself and JohnSFO on the other thread. We both have colon cancer spread to the sacrum.
Mine is not technically a metastatic spread but rather a local spread from the rectum to the sacrum.
I think it is great that these were discovered before they became symptomatic. The symptoms can very quickly become nasty. From neurological disfunction to neuropathic pain and just plain pain in general! A pain in the **** in my case!
Radiation and Erbitux have saved the day for me. How many days? Who knows. But it is working well for now and looks good for the short term at least.
I'm almost 6 years into this and seem to get hit every 2 years like you. Grrrr....
All the very best... Rob; in Vancouver
It is six years for me too and I too cannot get past the two year mark. I went colon, liver, and back to liver. When I saw my liver surgeon a couple of weeks ago....he actually said....well now if you can make it to the two year point....so there must be something about this number....
Tara I have been thinking about you all weekend....hang in and hugs
mags0 -
bone mets
Hi from a fellow multiple "event" survivor....seems these invaders just won't quit but aren't strong enough to finish us off.....I think this is a good thing actually compared to folks who have a major "big one" and it is over. I plan to fight them each and every one.
After 2007 diagnosis I've had two lung mets after being on chemo ( surgery for the mets)each a year apart and a cerebellum met ( radiation for that one ) and during a hip fracture from a Christmas lite installation fall , well yes, dumb huh, they thought they saw sacral bone mets in a scan High drama. After several consults it was decided they weren't mets at all but in the meantime my radiation onc told me that sacral mets are not uncommon and if they became painful they would do shots of radiation. He said we wouldn't do chemo.
They decided they were sacral insufficiency fractures not mets, very common after all the chemo/rad I had in 2007 and look on scans alot like bone mets
My point here is be sure they are mets and question the chemo recommendation. I've been off chemo now for a year and living off chemo is sure more fun than on it.
Best prayers for incredible surviving We need to stick together
Serrana0
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