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scan results today
Marsha Mulvey
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I've been waiting for this day since October! That's when my last scan showed not only rapid growth of the existing tumors in the liver but also new ones. After that scan, we changed my chemo to Navalbine and continued with Herceptin and Zometa. This scan was done Monday and the results were worth waiting for!
HOORAY for NAVALBINE! The spots in the bones have remained stable, the tumors in the breast have been greatly reduced in size, AND the many tumors in the liver show "significant improvement". Of course my onc knew I'd want to see it so he set it up on his computer. It was a split screen showing both Monday's scan and October's. It truly was unbelievable! As he sliced through one frame at a time, all of the tumors in the liver could be compared. "Significant" was almost an understatement. Yes, most of them are still visible, but much, much, MUCH SMALLER.
I've tried to be hopeful and optimistic throughout this journey, but must admit that it's not always easy. This started for me with diagnosis on February 10, 2010 - so I'm very close to the one year mark.
My hope is that each and everyone of you who is waiting for test results may receive news as good as mine was today! God bless us all.
Marsha
HOORAY for NAVALBINE! The spots in the bones have remained stable, the tumors in the breast have been greatly reduced in size, AND the many tumors in the liver show "significant improvement". Of course my onc knew I'd want to see it so he set it up on his computer. It was a split screen showing both Monday's scan and October's. It truly was unbelievable! As he sliced through one frame at a time, all of the tumors in the liver could be compared. "Significant" was almost an understatement. Yes, most of them are still visible, but much, much, MUCH SMALLER.
I've tried to be hopeful and optimistic throughout this journey, but must admit that it's not always easy. This started for me with diagnosis on February 10, 2010 - so I'm very close to the one year mark.
My hope is that each and everyone of you who is waiting for test results may receive news as good as mine was today! God bless us all.
Marsha
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HIp Hip Hoorey!pinkkari09 said:Marsha, What wonderful
Marsha, What wonderful news!! I'm so so so happy for you, now you need to go celebrate, maybe do some shopping, spoil yourself!!
Faith, Hope, and Love,
Kari
This is great news! I agree with Kari spoil yourself.
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Marsha good newsMyTurnNow said:News worth waiting for!!
Marsha, it is always so encouraging to read news like yours. More proof of a beautiful kindred spirit fighting to get the results desired. Way to go! May you continue to experience positive results and yeah for Navalbine!!
I am happy that new treatment is working. You are in the good hands. Both You and your doctor are very powerful team. Please continue your inspirational journey with amazing positive attitude and valuable contributions to our pink sisters family.
Hugs,
New Flower
I am so happy the treatment is working for you!
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