CAT scan results...

pink05
pink05 Member Posts: 550
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi everyone,

I just want to let you know that my dad (diagnosed a year ago with stage III and then two months later stage IV with liver mets)is still NED. We got the good news today. His colonoscopy was clean also. For those who don't know, he finished his chemo treatments three months ago. We were very nervous about this scan because he has been off of the chemo. This is especially good news because he and my mom will be spending two months in Florida and their plans were sort of up in the air until now. Thank you so much to all who prayed for us. God bless you all.

Best wishes to everyone for a happy holiday season!!!

-Lee-

Comments

  • Hatshepsut
    Hatshepsut Member Posts: 336 Member
    #2
    What wonderful news for your whole family. Thank you so much for sharing your good news.

    What kind of chemotherapy did your father have during treatment?

    Hatshepsut
  • Russell05
    Russell05 Member Posts: 60
    #3
    Great news Lee, I pray he will continue to do well and be able to do the things he wants.
    Happy Holidays to you and your family.

    Russell
  • Monicaemilia
    Monicaemilia Member Posts: 455 Member
    #4
    Wonderful news. This will be an extra special Christmas, I'm sure. Happy holidays! Monica
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #5
    You know, I must.....

    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!

    Naked happy dance for dad!!!!

    Happy holidays, too!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • alta29
    alta29 Member Posts: 435 Member
    #6
    Owesome news...enjoy the Holidays !!!!!
  • valeriec
    valeriec Member Posts: 348 Member
    #7
    Lee,
    I am so happppppy for your dad and your entire family!!! What wonderful news. Will keep you guys in my prayers for continued success!! Have a Merry Christmas and a very blessed New Year!!
    ValerieC
  • finner
    finner Member Posts: 230 Member
    #8
    valeriec said:

    Lee,
    I am so happppppy for your dad and your entire family!!! What wonderful news. Will keep you guys in my prayers for continued success!! Have a Merry Christmas and a very blessed New Year!!
    ValerieC

    Hi Lee
    That is great news!
    I understand the intense anxiety you must all have been going thriugh. And now, still NED. I am really happy for you all. Hope they have a great time in Florida and that you have a brilliant christmas.

    XXXX
    Margo
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #9
    CONGRATS!!!! What a WONDERFUL Christmas Gift
  • spongebob
    spongebob Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #10
    GREAT NEWS, Lee!

    Congrats to your dad.
  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 Member Posts: 818 Member
    #11
    Congrats to Dad!! I know this will make your holidays even more special. Happy Holidays back!!

    Lisa F.
  • scouty
    scouty Member Posts: 1,965 Member
    #12
    Yahoo Lee!!!!!!

    I am very happy for you all!!!!!

    Lisa P.
  • midnte0708
    midnte0708 Member Posts: 166
    #13
    Great news Lee! What a wonderful early Christmas gift for you and your family!!
    Happy Holidays!!!!
    Sue
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    #14
    Hatshepsut said:

    What wonderful news for your whole family. Thank you so much for sharing your good news.

    What kind of chemotherapy did your father have during treatment?

    Hatshepsut

    Hatshepsut,

    My dad first started out on folfox + avastin for about four months and then switched to Xeloda + avastin for two months. He got a total of six months chemo. The reason they switched to Xeloda was because my dad was tired of having to go in and wait 2-3 hours for his infusions, so the onc recommended a more "home based" treatment. He did pretty well with the folfox and avastin, however, had a difficult time with the Xeloda. I noticed he was very tired and had lost a little more weight while on the Xeloda. My dad also took some supplements and changed some things in his diet. He is still taking the supplements. Also, prayer has really gotten him and my whole family through all of this. I believe that played a big role. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'd be happy to help.

    God bless,

    -Lee-

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