Had my post chemo scan with disappointing results

Sorry to hear you scan wasn't clear, waiting for results sucks, we are waiting for my mom's ct scan to see if she remains on the study.  Apparently it takes 2 weeks to read it. Go figure.  Is there anything they can do to get results sooner like a biopsy?  I'm praying that your scan only showed scar tissue.

Susan, I agree with Kelly. The fact that the tumors shrunk by half as well as normal CA125 prove that chemo worked. It's hard, but try not to think about it too much till the next scan.

Warm hugs!

Jue said:

 Your ca125 is fab and at a

 Your ca125 is fab and at a level I can only hope for, I'm Keeping everything crossed in the next 3 months that the tumors  Continue to shrink, I understand your disappointment after going through all that chemo And am sending you best wishes Susan . Jue

Hi Susan - I can't speak from experience yet on dealing  with a recurrence which I understand will be very likely - but we are being carefully monitored - as others have said your CA# is grr-grr-great and marked shrinkage  I know your logic recognized it - but emotionally you were hoping for NED to make an appearance and he stood you up. what a turkey & you worked so hard for it - did wha tyou were supossed to to endured all the ulkkies to make room for NED

you are a strong,bright fighter  we can't quit - none of us --  after all we don't call it FIGHTING cancer cuz it's a picnic.

For now - get over your latest chemo yukkies & hit the ground running & enjoy the "feel good" time you'll have right now

we all undersstand how you can have good news & still be disappointed your hopes & dreams did not materialize.

I once had a wise,young speech therapist -(after my stroke) give me a profound piece of advice "God's delay isn't necessisarily his denial ---  hang in there & have attalk with Susan - to help her get things into perspective at this new stage ofd your fight/ journey.

Best wishes & love comming your way, Buddy

Susan P

from Alberta Canada WY & TX

scatsm said:

thanks for the good advice and kind words

Susan, you are right. I feel stood up by Ned...what a fickle guy he is...

You all have reminded me that that the news was good, just not great and that I need to focus on today...and today I feel pretty good!

It is so comforting  to be able to share with people who get it...

xoxo Susan

 

By now I hope you are realizing an amazing CA125 and all tumors shrunk by half is not bad.

You feel good.  Get out there and live it up!

JoWin615 said:

Just wondering...

Hi Susan,

Was your scan a PET/CT?  And if so, was anything "glowing"?

My thoughts and best wishes are with you as you endure the eternal waiting game. 

Hugs,

Jo

sounds good to me....TAKE THE LEAP OF FAITH and enjoy your chemo break. Take each day one day at a time....Ca125 number is wonderful...stay strong...Val