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Pet Scan and MRI results!

Pam5
Pam5 CSN Member Posts: 232
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Wow - I saw my surgeon and he gave me the results of the Pet Scan and MRI I had 12 days ago. They both showed the tumor had shrunk to less than half it's original size and that there seemed to be no viable activity in any of the cells. I am having a precautionary MRI tomorrow of my chest wall - he wants to be sure none of the cancer cells broke through the tumor site into my chest wall. Better safe than sorry. Saw the plastic surgeon today and he showed me how he will close the wound. I think I'll be okay with this. Maybe down the road I could consider reconstruction but not now - not the way they have to cut so far down my rib cage. The point is I love my life and will do whatever it takes to keep it.

I'll keep you posted. Thank you so very much for all your support!

Love,
Pam
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  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot CSN Member Posts: 1,368 Member
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    Sounds
    Sounds like you will be ok. I will continue to pray that this is the case.
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  • Noel
    Noel CSN Member Posts: 3,095 Member
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    This is good news Pam that
    This is good news Pam that your tumor has shrunk. Good luck with your MRI tomorrow and keep us updated.


    Hugs, Noel
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  • Frankie Shannon
    Frankie Shannon CSN Member Posts: 457
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    Wow is right great news,keep
    Wow is right great news,keep us up dated.

    Hugs Frankie
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
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    Frankie Shannon said:

    Wow is right great news,keep
    Wow is right great news,keep us up dated.

    Hugs Frankie

    Wonderful news Pam! Good
    Wonderful news Pam! Good luck tomorrow!


    Sue :)
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  • camul
    camul CSN Member Posts: 2,537
    #6
    Sounds like good news
    Love when the chemo is working! Will keep up the prayers. I know my onco is as excited as I am when ever we have had any good news.

    Let us know what the MRI says!
    Carol
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  • MAJW
    MAJW CSN Member Posts: 2,510 Member
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    camul said:

    Sounds like good news
    Love when the chemo is working! Will keep up the prayers. I know my onco is as excited as I am when ever we have had any good news.

    Let us know what the MRI says!
    Carol

    Keep..
    Keep us posted, Pam....we care!

    Hugs, Nancy
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  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy CSN Member Posts: 2,832 Member
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    MAJW said:

    Keep..
    Keep us posted, Pam....we care!

    Hugs, Nancy

    Such good news!
    I remember the initial posts from Andie and you. I like this one sooooo much better.
    Hope everything goes well with the precautionary MRI. You've been through so much and now I hope you will continue to enjoy feeling well.

    Hugs,
    Suzanne
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  • grams2jc
    grams2jc CSN Member Posts: 756
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    Sounds very encouraging
    You can always do reconstruction later. Glad the tumor has shrunk.

    Jennifer
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  • carkris
    carkris CSN Member Posts: 4,553 Member
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    grams2jc said:

    Sounds very encouraging
    You can always do reconstruction later. Glad the tumor has shrunk.

    Jennifer

    sounds like very good news,
    sounds like very good news, like the sound of it. good luck tomorrow.
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  • Kristin N
    Kristin N CSN Member Posts: 1,968 Member
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    Double Whammy said:

    Such good news!
    I remember the initial posts from Andie and you. I like this one sooooo much better.
    Hope everything goes well with the precautionary MRI. You've been through so much and now I hope you will continue to enjoy feeling well.

    Hugs,
    Suzanne

    Pam, very good news that
    Pam, very good news that your tumor is shrinking. The chemo is working! Good luck with the MRI!
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  • pinkpalette
    pinkpalette CSN Member Posts: 112
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    That is indeed great news Pam!!!
    Pam, I'm happy to hear your Pet Scan went well. By now, I hope you also received equally hopeful news from your MRI. Those tests are always tough to take. You are strong and determined, and I know you will do whatever it takes to keep on lovin' life! I'm right here fighting and surviving along with you. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love,
    Debbie
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    :-)
    Very good news, sounds like treatment is doing its job!

    Big Hugs,

    RE
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
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    :-)
    Very good news, sounds like treatment is doing its job!

    Big Hugs,

    RE
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
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    pinkpalette said:

    That is indeed great news Pam!!!
    Pam, I'm happy to hear your Pet Scan went well. By now, I hope you also received equally hopeful news from your MRI. Those tests are always tough to take. You are strong and determined, and I know you will do whatever it takes to keep on lovin' life! I'm right here fighting and surviving along with you. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love,
    Debbie

    So happy to read your good
    So happy to read your good news Pam!


    Hugs, Lex
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  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 CSN Member Posts: 4,374 Member
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    RE said:

    :-)
    Very good news, sounds like treatment is doing its job!

    Big Hugs,

    RE

    Sorry I am late in
    Sorry I am late in congratulating you Pam! Good news!



    Hugs, Jan
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