Joemetz...want to know how your scans came out today

Hey Joemetz,

Sending you prayers and well wishes for positive results on your scans today. I went to your caring bridge site and read your story. You seem like a great guy with alot of positive family and friends beside you! Blessings to you from Minnesota~

"Minnie"

Comments

  • Goldie1
    Goldie1 Member Posts: 264 Member
    Wondering too Joe,
    thinking of you and wishing for the best!

    Ellen
  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493
    JoeMetz Update
    Greetings Minnie and everyone here on CSN.

    Had my scan today and my primary doc called me about 4 hours later... got some great news.

    In November 2011, I had about 30 liesons on the liver. the largest ones measured 7.1cm x 3.5cm.
    Started my chemo treatments 1-3-2012 and 9 weeks ago i had another CT scan... that largest lieson measured 4.1 x 2.2

    well... good news... today that large lieson is classified as "small" by the radiologist.
    and, all other liesons are "small".

    Additionaly, there is NO new cancer. NO Cancer growth. And NO cancer in the lymph nodes or anywhere else.

    a little more background on my cancer battle... I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 23 years ago and only had radiation treatments to remove the large tumor in my chest... the docs today said they would never radiate anyone as much as i got 23 years ago. And, most likely my colon cancer was caused from the radition and it traveled 4cm to the liver... and never went to the lymph nodes or any other area.
    Had colostomy surgery Dec 18, 2011 so today, I'm a "bagger".

    amazing to be Stage IV, yet be improving this much...

    last week i was so sick and tired of chemo that i told my wife that i was ready for it to be over. I've had 16 weeks of chemo and have 8 weeks to go.

    Now... I'm ready for the next 8 weeks.

    bring it on. Let's kick the Cancer Monsters Butt!!!

    Hugs!

    joe

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joemetzger

    my chemo cocktail: FolFox 6, 5FU, Oxyplatin, Leucavorin and Erbitux - 24 weeks worth! (16 down, 8 to go!!!)
  • northernlites
    northernlites Member Posts: 96
    joemetz said:

    JoeMetz Update
    Greetings Minnie and everyone here on CSN.

    Had my scan today and my primary doc called me about 4 hours later... got some great news.

    In November 2011, I had about 30 liesons on the liver. the largest ones measured 7.1cm x 3.5cm.
    Started my chemo treatments 1-3-2012 and 9 weeks ago i had another CT scan... that largest lieson measured 4.1 x 2.2

    well... good news... today that large lieson is classified as "small" by the radiologist.
    and, all other liesons are "small".

    Additionaly, there is NO new cancer. NO Cancer growth. And NO cancer in the lymph nodes or anywhere else.

    a little more background on my cancer battle... I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 23 years ago and only had radiation treatments to remove the large tumor in my chest... the docs today said they would never radiate anyone as much as i got 23 years ago. And, most likely my colon cancer was caused from the radition and it traveled 4cm to the liver... and never went to the lymph nodes or any other area.
    Had colostomy surgery Dec 18, 2011 so today, I'm a "bagger".

    amazing to be Stage IV, yet be improving this much...

    last week i was so sick and tired of chemo that i told my wife that i was ready for it to be over. I've had 16 weeks of chemo and have 8 weeks to go.

    Now... I'm ready for the next 8 weeks.

    bring it on. Let's kick the Cancer Monsters Butt!!!

    Hugs!

    joe

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joemetzger

    my chemo cocktail: FolFox 6, 5FU, Oxyplatin, Leucavorin and Erbitux - 24 weeks worth! (16 down, 8 to go!!!)

    Hi Joe,
    Looks like we both

    Hi Joe,
    Looks like we both have something to celebrate this weekend... :o) stay strong during the next eight weeks. I will be thinking of you.

    Sending you a BIG HUG!!!!!

    Tessa
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member

    Hi Joe,
    Looks like we both

    Hi Joe,
    Looks like we both have something to celebrate this weekend... :o) stay strong during the next eight weeks. I will be thinking of you.

    Sending you a BIG HUG!!!!!

    Tessa

    You're having a great
    You're having a great response to your chemo...that's a rough combo. Keep on Keepin on:)
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    smokeyjoe said:

    You're having a great
    You're having a great response to your chemo...that's a rough combo. Keep on Keepin on:)

    I like it joe!
    Hugs!
  • Varmint5
    Varmint5 Member Posts: 384 Member
    joemetz said:

    JoeMetz Update
    Greetings Minnie and everyone here on CSN.

    Had my scan today and my primary doc called me about 4 hours later... got some great news.

    In November 2011, I had about 30 liesons on the liver. the largest ones measured 7.1cm x 3.5cm.
    Started my chemo treatments 1-3-2012 and 9 weeks ago i had another CT scan... that largest lieson measured 4.1 x 2.2

    well... good news... today that large lieson is classified as "small" by the radiologist.
    and, all other liesons are "small".

    Additionaly, there is NO new cancer. NO Cancer growth. And NO cancer in the lymph nodes or anywhere else.

    a little more background on my cancer battle... I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 23 years ago and only had radiation treatments to remove the large tumor in my chest... the docs today said they would never radiate anyone as much as i got 23 years ago. And, most likely my colon cancer was caused from the radition and it traveled 4cm to the liver... and never went to the lymph nodes or any other area.
    Had colostomy surgery Dec 18, 2011 so today, I'm a "bagger".

    amazing to be Stage IV, yet be improving this much...

    last week i was so sick and tired of chemo that i told my wife that i was ready for it to be over. I've had 16 weeks of chemo and have 8 weeks to go.

    Now... I'm ready for the next 8 weeks.

    bring it on. Let's kick the Cancer Monsters Butt!!!

    Hugs!

    joe

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joemetzger

    my chemo cocktail: FolFox 6, 5FU, Oxyplatin, Leucavorin and Erbitux - 24 weeks worth! (16 down, 8 to go!!!)

    Wonderful news!
    That's great, Joe. You sound like my daughter - inoperable liver with lots of mets but dramatic results from chemo. She is going to have Theraspheres in addition to the chemo (Folfiri) to try to wipe the liver mets out once and for all, or at least get them to operable. She also has no evidence of disease anywhere else.

    Hope your good fortune with the chemo continues and that you will be able to zap those tumors into submission with whatever it takes.

    Sandy
  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493

    Hi Joe,
    Looks like we both

    Hi Joe,
    Looks like we both have something to celebrate this weekend... :o) stay strong during the next eight weeks. I will be thinking of you.

    Sending you a BIG HUG!!!!!

    Tessa

    thank you!
    Tessa

    thank you for your note.

    when i was typing my update, i was thinking of you and a others who have all recieved good news lately.

    Let's keep this momentum going in this direction.

    my best to you

    virtual hugs!

    Joe
  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493
    Varmint5 said:

    Wonderful news!
    That's great, Joe. You sound like my daughter - inoperable liver with lots of mets but dramatic results from chemo. She is going to have Theraspheres in addition to the chemo (Folfiri) to try to wipe the liver mets out once and for all, or at least get them to operable. She also has no evidence of disease anywhere else.

    Hope your good fortune with the chemo continues and that you will be able to zap those tumors into submission with whatever it takes.

    Sandy

    thank you
    Sandy

    thank you so much for your note.

    I wish the best to you and your daughter.

    I would rather have this crap than any of my kids... I'm sure this is tearing you up as much or more than your daughter.

    You're both in my prayers.

    hugs

    Joe
  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493
    smokeyjoe said:

    You're having a great
    You're having a great response to your chemo...that's a rough combo. Keep on Keepin on:)

    thank you
    Thank you SmokeyJoe!

    we all have different battles and different Crosses to Carry.

    so glad to have this virtual support group.

    thanks for your positive comments.

    my best to you

    joe
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
    joemetz said:

    JoeMetz Update
    Greetings Minnie and everyone here on CSN.

    Had my scan today and my primary doc called me about 4 hours later... got some great news.

    In November 2011, I had about 30 liesons on the liver. the largest ones measured 7.1cm x 3.5cm.
    Started my chemo treatments 1-3-2012 and 9 weeks ago i had another CT scan... that largest lieson measured 4.1 x 2.2

    well... good news... today that large lieson is classified as "small" by the radiologist.
    and, all other liesons are "small".

    Additionaly, there is NO new cancer. NO Cancer growth. And NO cancer in the lymph nodes or anywhere else.

    a little more background on my cancer battle... I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 23 years ago and only had radiation treatments to remove the large tumor in my chest... the docs today said they would never radiate anyone as much as i got 23 years ago. And, most likely my colon cancer was caused from the radition and it traveled 4cm to the liver... and never went to the lymph nodes or any other area.
    Had colostomy surgery Dec 18, 2011 so today, I'm a "bagger".

    amazing to be Stage IV, yet be improving this much...

    last week i was so sick and tired of chemo that i told my wife that i was ready for it to be over. I've had 16 weeks of chemo and have 8 weeks to go.

    Now... I'm ready for the next 8 weeks.

    bring it on. Let's kick the Cancer Monsters Butt!!!

    Hugs!

    joe

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joemetzger

    my chemo cocktail: FolFox 6, 5FU, Oxyplatin, Leucavorin and Erbitux - 24 weeks worth! (16 down, 8 to go!!!)

    Happy dance!
    Happy dance! congratulations. keep up the good work!
    Hugs,
    Judy
  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493
    pepebcn said:

    I like it joe!
    Hugs!

    thank you PepeBCN
    You da Man Pepe!

    thanks for your support and for being there for everyone here at CSN.

    you inspire me.

    thanks!

    Joe
  • Minnesotagirl
    Minnesotagirl Member Posts: 141
    Thumbs up
    Joe,

    Great news. Thumbs up! "Minnie"
  • joemetz said:

    JoeMetz Update
    Greetings Minnie and everyone here on CSN.

    Had my scan today and my primary doc called me about 4 hours later... got some great news.

    In November 2011, I had about 30 liesons on the liver. the largest ones measured 7.1cm x 3.5cm.
    Started my chemo treatments 1-3-2012 and 9 weeks ago i had another CT scan... that largest lieson measured 4.1 x 2.2

    well... good news... today that large lieson is classified as "small" by the radiologist.
    and, all other liesons are "small".

    Additionaly, there is NO new cancer. NO Cancer growth. And NO cancer in the lymph nodes or anywhere else.

    a little more background on my cancer battle... I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 23 years ago and only had radiation treatments to remove the large tumor in my chest... the docs today said they would never radiate anyone as much as i got 23 years ago. And, most likely my colon cancer was caused from the radition and it traveled 4cm to the liver... and never went to the lymph nodes or any other area.
    Had colostomy surgery Dec 18, 2011 so today, I'm a "bagger".

    amazing to be Stage IV, yet be improving this much...

    last week i was so sick and tired of chemo that i told my wife that i was ready for it to be over. I've had 16 weeks of chemo and have 8 weeks to go.

    Now... I'm ready for the next 8 weeks.

    bring it on. Let's kick the Cancer Monsters Butt!!!

    Hugs!

    joe

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joemetzger

    my chemo cocktail: FolFox 6, 5FU, Oxyplatin, Leucavorin and Erbitux - 24 weeks worth! (16 down, 8 to go!!!)

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  • lauragb
    lauragb Member Posts: 370 Member
    joemetz said:

    JoeMetz Update
    Greetings Minnie and everyone here on CSN.

    Had my scan today and my primary doc called me about 4 hours later... got some great news.

    In November 2011, I had about 30 liesons on the liver. the largest ones measured 7.1cm x 3.5cm.
    Started my chemo treatments 1-3-2012 and 9 weeks ago i had another CT scan... that largest lieson measured 4.1 x 2.2

    well... good news... today that large lieson is classified as "small" by the radiologist.
    and, all other liesons are "small".

    Additionaly, there is NO new cancer. NO Cancer growth. And NO cancer in the lymph nodes or anywhere else.

    a little more background on my cancer battle... I had Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma 23 years ago and only had radiation treatments to remove the large tumor in my chest... the docs today said they would never radiate anyone as much as i got 23 years ago. And, most likely my colon cancer was caused from the radition and it traveled 4cm to the liver... and never went to the lymph nodes or any other area.
    Had colostomy surgery Dec 18, 2011 so today, I'm a "bagger".

    amazing to be Stage IV, yet be improving this much...

    last week i was so sick and tired of chemo that i told my wife that i was ready for it to be over. I've had 16 weeks of chemo and have 8 weeks to go.

    Now... I'm ready for the next 8 weeks.

    bring it on. Let's kick the Cancer Monsters Butt!!!

    Hugs!

    joe

    http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/joemetzger

    my chemo cocktail: FolFox 6, 5FU, Oxyplatin, Leucavorin and Erbitux - 24 weeks worth! (16 down, 8 to go!!!)

    Yay! It's always great to
    Yay! It's always great to hear good news! The chemo seems to be kicking cancer butt, Yes!
    By the way, that's quite a cocktail you got going there. two thirds done!

    Laura
  • need support
    need support Member Posts: 40

    Thumbs up
    Joe,

    Great news. Thumbs up! "Minnie"

    Happy for you
    Joe, I'm glad to see you have a renewed sense of taking this thing on. I've got your back buddy. chuck
  • joemetz
    joemetz Member Posts: 493

    Happy for you
    Joe, I'm glad to see you have a renewed sense of taking this thing on. I've got your back buddy. chuck

    thank you Chuck
    thanks Chuck

    I love that saying "i've got your back".
    thank you.

    I hope you're doing well. You've had a tough year and hopefully this change of seasons brings more smiles back to your face and to the face of you two sons.

    I think about you often when i am online and hope you are doing okay.

    my best

    Joe
  • danker
    danker Member Posts: 1,276 Member
    joemetz said:

    thank you Chuck
    thanks Chuck

    I love that saying "i've got your back".
    thank you.

    I hope you're doing well. You've had a tough year and hopefully this change of seasons brings more smiles back to your face and to the face of you two sons.

    I think about you often when i am online and hope you are doing okay.

    my best

    Joe

    joemetz
    When do you sleep??? I can't imagine being on the computer at 0442. Glad you had good results, but we could have waited a little longer.