stage 4....do not give up
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great questionsmokeyjoe said:Congrats Mag, this is
Congrats Mag, this is wonderful news. I do have a question for you though as I'm in Ont. too, but why do the oncs. not scan chest?? Why would you have a x-ray for lungs and a separate scan for liver?? Do x-rays show things better in the chest area over CT??
here is the reason....cat scans give off a lot of radiation. Since i have survived so long i have had lots and lots of CT scans....so the last visit the onc came up with this plan. She decided to do cea first.....if that were to be wonky she would go back to the ct.....if cea was low she is trying chest xray and ultra sound of the liver.....both techniques emit less radiation than the ct......that is her thinking and I am just following her along.....
hope this helps
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Maggiemaglets said:great question
here is the reason....cat scans give off a lot of radiation. Since i have survived so long i have had lots and lots of CT scans....so the last visit the onc came up with this plan. She decided to do cea first.....if that were to be wonky she would go back to the ct.....if cea was low she is trying chest xray and ultra sound of the liver.....both techniques emit less radiation than the ct......that is her thinking and I am just following her along.....
hope this helps
mags
When one of us does well, we all do well! What uplifting news. I am so happy for you and your husband....enjoy life.
Hugs,
Cathllen Mary0 -
Okay thanks.....I asked theCathleen Mary said:Maggie
When one of us does well, we all do well! What uplifting news. I am so happy for you and your husband....enjoy life.
Hugs,
Cathllen Mary
Okay thanks.....I asked the tech. one time about why onc. not scanning chest and his remark was that the oncologist was sparing me the extra radiation to the chest area. So, okay, I thought he was just humoring me to shut me up.....now hearing it from you too it put me more at ease.0 -
Great Newsmaglets said:great question
here is the reason....cat scans give off a lot of radiation. Since i have survived so long i have had lots and lots of CT scans....so the last visit the onc came up with this plan. She decided to do cea first.....if that were to be wonky she would go back to the ct.....if cea was low she is trying chest xray and ultra sound of the liver.....both techniques emit less radiation than the ct......that is her thinking and I am just following her along.....
hope this helps
mags
I'm glad you are getting positive news and it does my heart good to se long term survivors thanks for your update.0 -
great post
Maggie, I don't come here often...most often for research regarding treatments...I'm in similar cancer story as you but haven't been at it as long. So wonderful to read your post today and the great comments as well...cheered my right up Love, Janine0 -
Dear Maggie, I am so happy
Dear Maggie, I am so happy to hear this news. I have been stage 4 as of 2009. 2 liver resections (chemo) and so far so good. It has been almost a year since my 2nd one. I am getting a ct on the 16Th & I fully expect a good result. Well pretty much, anyway.
So, the longer we live, the better we make everyone feel. works for me. LOL.
Hugs to you my friend, and your wonderful husband. Mine reads me coupons, ; )
Judy0 -
Smile
You made my smile! You gave me a great idea for my husband! Aren't they great to have around! Bless you both and have a great Easter!0 -
cheered me up
as a depressed son with a Stage 4 mom and heavy work load myself, you cheered me up. Thanks! and waiting for even better news from you0 -
Maggie
Maggie,
I just love you and am so happy to share in your good news. Prayers for many more good scans.
Aloha,
Kathleen0 -
Mags!!Kathleen808 said:Maggie
Maggie,
I just love you and am so happy to share in your good news. Prayers for many more good scans.
Aloha,
Kathleen
Awesome news Mags. Tom0 -
Maggie May:)
Congrats on your good news - and special congratulations on reaching 8-years....I'm about two months behind you and then I will be at eight-years as well, though still fighting on and off, but still able to reach a plateau such as this.
It's not easy making it to 8-years...I remember your Xmas card about how many we have lost along the way - so many, too many too even count. So, reaching 8-years should be shouted from the highest rooftop...it does mean something...it is significant.
Because, the message is...that we can extend and keep going...depends on a host of factors, but there are a handful of us that will have done it...and keep on doin' it...for as long as possible.
And that's the important message for the group right there...thanks for delivering it:)
-Craig0 -
oh thank you allVarmint5 said:I love this
Maggie, I love this. Thank you. I need to hear over and over again that this can happen. May you have many good, long years ahead of you.
Sandy
thank you all so much.....it really is very little to do but I think you must hear that it is possible. I remember so well thinking.....done finished over.....but apparently not true
Sandy I can tell you over and over again...it can happen....don't know why but it can happen
all best Easter love to all
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8 years stg4 is great &maglets said:oh thank you all
thank you all so much.....it really is very little to do but I think you must hear that it is possible. I remember so well thinking.....done finished over.....but apparently not true
Sandy I can tell you over and over again...it can happen....don't know why but it can happen
all best Easter love to all
mags
8 years stg4 is great & great to hear. Keep it up, your winning.0 -
Thank you
I've been lurking here for months but never posted before - I just wanted to say thank you, because I've been revisiting this post a lot the last few days and it's helped calm and soothe me when nothing else has. I'm so pleased your battle has been so successful so far and I hope you remain NED forever. (And now I may just have to go dig out my Anne of Green Gables books and put the DVDs on sometime!)0 -
helloooCalluna said:Thank you
I've been lurking here for months but never posted before - I just wanted to say thank you, because I've been revisiting this post a lot the last few days and it's helped calm and soothe me when nothing else has. I'm so pleased your battle has been so successful so far and I hope you remain NED forever. (And now I may just have to go dig out my Anne of Green Gables books and put the DVDs on sometime!)
oh how nice of you to speak..I do remember feeling so shy so unable to speak on this forum..
welcome.....I am very happy that you have spoken.....yes do dig out the Anne stories...that little red headed girl will soothe your soul....:)
mags0
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