Good news today - sort of

Ro10
Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1

Had lab and saw the doctor today.  My last marker was 505 and today it was 554.  So that is less than a 10 percent rise.  Of course normal is less than 35, so it is still high, but not as high as the 3200 when I started chemo last time. 

 

I asked about follow up and he said I did not need to come back for 3 months.  I will not need another CAT scan until the marker rises significantly at a time, or if I have symptoms.  So that was great news today.  I continue to feel good, so I will continue as I have been with my current medicines (aromasin, biocucurmin, and enoxaparin).

 

We will be headed back to Illinois sometime in April.  We have not picked a date yet.  I appreciate all the prayers.  Now I am hoping to make it through the summer without chemo.  I have had 10 months since the last chemo, and I appreciate each day I have.

 

Hope all is well with everyone. 

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  • debrajo
    debrajo Member Posts: 1,095 Member
    #2
    That great!

    Any day with out chemo and being poked and proded is a wonderful thing!  My son recently moved to Decater, Ill and he said it is still ice and snow(we're from Texas so new to him!)so I hope when you get home the weather is warm and your garden awaits...and no chemo!  Best, Debrajo

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    #3
    Great news, Ro

    You must be so relieved to have kicked chemo into the long grass for a while.  Sounds like the combination of aromasin and curcumin is slowing the growth considerably.  Hoping and praying that you can keep off chemo for a very long time.

    Helen

  • Sisters three
    Sisters three Member Posts: 165 Member
    #4
    HellieC said:

    Great news, Ro

    You must be so relieved to have kicked chemo into the long grass for a while.  Sounds like the combination of aromasin and curcumin is slowing the growth considerably.  Hoping and praying that you can keep off chemo for a very long time.

    Helen

    great news, you get to enjoy summer

    Lets not forget spring too! Maybe after being outside during the next several months enjoying fresh air and sun will actually kick those numbers down and you will enjoy fall out of treatment too! 

  • daisy366
    daisy366 Member Posts: 1,458 Member
    #5
    Sisters three said:

    great news, you get to enjoy summer

    Lets not forget spring too! Maybe after being outside during the next several months enjoying fresh air and sun will actually kick those numbers down and you will enjoy fall out of treatment too! 

    Ro

    Glad increase is minimal. Some docs may interpret as no change.  So happy you have had a significant respite from chemo!!  I long to join you...

     Big hugs to you.  Mary Ann

  • Stabler
    Stabler Member Posts: 51
    #6
    That's great.  Enjoy the

    That's great.  Enjoy the summer.

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,688 Member
    #7
    Stabler said:

    That's great.  Enjoy the

    That's great.  Enjoy the summer.

    It is good news

    You got through the winter without chemo so why not the summer too?  Just keep moving that goal further ahead.  Do stay put in florida awhile ,though.  We got about 10 inches of snow here yesterday.  My poor little snow drops were starting to bloom but have had their heads hidden again.  Spring will be nice when it does get here but I'm not wishing a single day away!

    Keep it up, Ro.

  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    #8
    ConnieSW said:

    It is good news

    You got through the winter without chemo so why not the summer too?  Just keep moving that goal further ahead.  Do stay put in florida awhile ,though.  We got about 10 inches of snow here yesterday.  My poor little snow drops were starting to bloom but have had their heads hidden again.  Spring will be nice when it does get here but I'm not wishing a single day away!

    Keep it up, Ro.

    YAHOO

    Ro, great news!!  Keep doing whatever you're doing and don't rush back to the cool weather in Illinois.  I'm in Missouri and considering today is FIRST DAY OF SPRING, our high temp will be only 37 degrees.  I'm looking forward to flowers and green grass as I'm sure everyone else is too.

    Hugs,

    Jan

  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
    #9
    ConnieSW said:

    It is good news

    You got through the winter without chemo so why not the summer too?  Just keep moving that goal further ahead.  Do stay put in florida awhile ,though.  We got about 10 inches of snow here yesterday.  My poor little snow drops were starting to bloom but have had their heads hidden again.  Spring will be nice when it does get here but I'm not wishing a single day away!

    Keep it up, Ro.

    YAHOO

    Darn, duplicate~

  • laura25
    laura25 Member Posts: 181 Member
    #10
    Good News

    Hi Ro, so glad you got some good news.  And the weather here in NY is COLD!  so don't rush back if you don't have to!

  • Kathy G.
    Kathy G. Member Posts: 245 Member
    #11
    laura25 said:

    Good News

    Hi Ro, so glad you got some good news.  And the weather here in NY is COLD!  so don't rush back if you don't have to!

    So GLAD to hear your news,

    So GLAD to hear your news, Ro! I hope you maintain your current good health and enjoy the Spring & Summer w/out interference of this disease!

    I must agree w/some of the other comments, though, rgarding returning to Illinois. It is freezing here in DE and altho I will deal with the cold weather and gusty winds which make the wind chill factor worse I am so looking forward to my tulips blooming once it gets warm, being able to walk w/out a coat and gloves, and smelling the honeysuckle come June!

    I saw a red cardinal today so warm weather must be on the way!

    Best of luck! You'll remain in my prayers.

    Kathy

  • Cindy Bear
    Cindy Bear Member Posts: 569
    #12
    that's great

    Glad to hear you are feeling well and no big increase in CA... hoping you have a wonderful, chemo-free summer...

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    #13
    Cindy Bear said:

    that's great

    Glad to hear you are feeling well and no big increase in CA... hoping you have a wonderful, chemo-free summer...

    No chemo and no significant rise.

    Good news indeed.  Something is working well for you and I'm happy for you.  Especially happy you feel so good.  Hoping you don't have to go back on chemo for a long, long time.

    Suzanne

  • NorahS
    NorahS Member Posts: 92
    #14
    Double Whammy said:

    No chemo and no significant rise.

    Good news indeed.  Something is working well for you and I'm happy for you.  Especially happy you feel so good.  Hoping you don't have to go back on chemo for a long, long time.

    Suzanne

    Ro, so happy for you. . .

    Glad that you can look forward to the next 3 months unencumbered by doctor and hospital visits.  And, best of all, when you have your next checkup - that will put you at over a year without chemo. 

    And as you often say to others,

    in peace and caring Smile

     

      

  • Sara Zipora
    Sara Zipora Member Posts: 231
    #15
    NorahS said:

    Ro, so happy for you. . .

    Glad that you can look forward to the next 3 months unencumbered by doctor and hospital visits.  And, best of all, when you have your next checkup - that will put you at over a year without chemo. 

    And as you often say to others,

    in peace and caring Smile

     

      

    To Great Summer News!

    Wow! Enjoy good news and great summer!

    Sara

  • sunflash
    sunflash Member Posts: 197 Member
    #16
    Sara Zipora said:

    To Great Summer News!

    Wow! Enjoy good news and great summer!

    Sara

    This is great news! Enjoy

    This is great news! Enjoy this chemo free season, and hoping it continues for a long, long time for you!

  • Juno22
    Juno22 Member Posts: 39
    #17
    I Agree

    I agree, take the good news and run with it.  I'm so happy for you.  Here's to a chemo free spring, summer and fall.

    You can count on my good thoughts and prayers.

    Darlene

  • txtrisha55
    txtrisha55 Member Posts: 693 Member
    #18
    Congratulations Ro!

    That is really good news. Will continue to keep praying for you for good results. trish

  • Sara Zipora
    Sara Zipora Member Posts: 231
    #19
    Good news For Me too!

    Got good results from Thursday's PET.

    first time in. Two and a Half years, Since this nightmare began ,that Pet is Clear!

    happy holidays to all!

    Sara

  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    #20
    Sara Zipora said:

    Good news For Me too!

    Got good results from Thursday's PET.

    first time in. Two and a Half years, Since this nightmare began ,that Pet is Clear!

    happy holidays to all!

    Sara

    Wonderful News, Sara

    Sara - that is amazing news.  Long may your clear PETs continue. 

    HElen

  • laura25
    laura25 Member Posts: 181 Member
    #21
    Sara Zipora said:

    Good news For Me too!

    Got good results from Thursday's PET.

    first time in. Two and a Half years, Since this nightmare began ,that Pet is Clear!

    happy holidays to all!

    Sara

    So Happy!

    Oh Sara, what wonderful news!!!  Clear!!!!   Celebrate, enjoy .... I'm sitting here with my cup of tea smiling from ear to ear!!! 

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