Great Scan Results
The preliminary results of my CT Scan were great. The tumors (for the most part) have shrunk by 50%. I am also virtually free of cancer-induced pain. So I'm continuing with the chemo, with only a slight modification. I will be going to a 3-week cycle, in the place of a 4-week cycle. 3 Weeks: 2 weeks with Taxol and Erbitux and 1 week with Erbitux only. I guess i get another CT Scan after two more cycles.
I am exstatic (is that a word?). Let's go out and celebrate. Forgot, I'm getting Taxol and Erbitux in a couple of hours, and won't feel much like celebrating then. Rick.
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YAY !!
So happy for you, Rick! Your good news made me smile ... you definitely deserved having something to celebrate. Really glad you are not having any cancer-induced pain - celebrating is so much more fun when you don't hurt. Wishin' there were a dance floor in this forum so we could waltz you around on it. A couple of hours is long enough to have some fun ... so seize the moment.
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Hallaluah!!!!
It's working....and you've got scans to prove it! Rick, I'm dancing on air with you....yes....estatic IS a word, and one that encompasses all that you must be feeling.
If you were in this room, I'd give you a great big hug!
p
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congratsphrannie51 said:Hallaluah!!!!
It's working....and you've got scans to prove it! Rick, I'm dancing on air with you....yes....estatic IS a word, and one that encompasses all that you must be feeling.
If you were in this room, I'd give you a great big hug!
p
that's wonderful news....keep the smiles coming!
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rick, so glad to hear your
rick, so glad to hear your good news. that's what everyone here looks forward to. feel free to celebrate, u deserve it.
God bless,
debbiejeanne
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Such wonderful news !
Rick,
You have been through the trenches and back ! Absolutely fantastic news ! I'm happy to hear that horrid pain is letting up. Keeping you in my prayers and sending a hug your direction ! Katie
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Yes...fishmanpa said:It's about time!
I'm glad to see some positive news from the front Rick. As far as celebrating? Most times, while the heart is ready and willing to do so, the body says "chill out". I was all ready to celebrate and I fell asleep! ~lol~
"T"
So happy to hear this news!
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fish, if u don't mind mefishmanpa said:It's about time!
I'm glad to see some positive news from the front Rick. As far as celebrating? Most times, while the heart is ready and willing to do so, the body says "chill out". I was all ready to celebrate and I fell asleep! ~lol~
"T"
fish, if u don't mind me asking, what is the "t" for?
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Rickdebbiejeanne said:fish, if u don't mind me
fish, if u don't mind me asking, what is the "t" for?
That is the best news I've heard all day! The day will soon be here when you can celebrate without all of these treatments getting in the way.
I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
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Good for you buddy
Kick **** way to start my day.
Best
Mike
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I don't minddebbiejeanne said:fish, if u don't mind me
fish, if u don't mind me asking, what is the "t" for?
Hi Debbie,
My last name is of Russian heritage (starts with a "T" and ends with a "sky"). While easily pronounced if read and said phonectically, it has been a source of mispronunciations ever since I can remember, typically ending up with several additional syllables
So folks started calling me "T" because they couldn't say it. In my music I market myself as Mark "T".... It's just easier
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Celebration....
Rick,
Wonderful news! Sounds like some great progress there. Let's celebrate here! I'll order the cake!
!
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Thanks
Thanks for being there: in my corner. This is really a long hard fight; so hard to get to all the little and big items. Also been to a rheumatologist for my Ankylosing Spondylitis ( an arthritis-like autoimune disease). Together with the oncologist, he came up with a treatment plan that consists of low-dose steroids (prednisone). They want me to avoid the NSID's for the time being because the chemo can cause problems with platlets. It seems all-right with me. I also use low-dose pain meds from the oncology group. So my pain is kept at a low level (around Level-3)
I do have substantial chemo-fog, and don't think I write as clearly as I have in the past. For forgive my muddle.
And thanks once again for your support. Rick.
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Big Slicecureitall66 said:Celebration....
Rick,
Wonderful news! Sounds like some great progress there. Let's celebrate here! I'll order the cake!
!
I'm taking the first very big slice. Rick.
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Sleepfishmanpa said:It's about time!
I'm glad to see some positive news from the front Rick. As far as celebrating? Most times, while the heart is ready and willing to do so, the body says "chill out". I was all ready to celebrate and I fell asleep! ~lol~
"T"
I slept for 14 hours also. Chemo knocks one out. Rick.
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