My CT Scans....
My appointment with the onc was pretty much the same, except my tumors are still shrinking! Though my liver has too much disease on it to do anything with, she told me it would probably never get to that point of where nothing would work, or it would be too dangerous for me, my CEA levels were alittle spiked, and I have a few teeny tiny nodules that are just doing nothing, they are just there, and have no activity, she said it may not even be cancer, but lungs are clear and I breathe fine, she is keeping me on the Irinotecan until she is confident enough that my disease is stable, she wants a month to see if my CEA goes down.
She said it was perfectly normal for CEA's to go up and down with each visit, and even though I had a small spike there, my tumors are actually shrinking, so I look at it as a good thing, that there was no new growth, it's still getting smaller, there's just too much of it to want to do anything further. Which, she is probably right, but she says she's had many patients who were worse then me live many years, and still are, and not to lose hope, they are still seeking out cures and trials and all.
So, I'm now connected to my little 5fu pump, had some KFC with the kids, and let them know the news, they were just happy that I am still feeling good, and I still have hope, maybe not for a cure for me, but hope that I can still be around for a long time as well, miracles do happen, and your prayers sure helped me! Thank you all my brothers and sisters, I truly love everyone on this board, you help me out of despair as well, I don't know what I would do without all you! But, I feel great, and don't feel like I'm going anywhere too soon Keep the Faith All
Hugssss and Loveeee tooo allllllll!!!!
~Donna
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GOOD NEWS DONNA!glinka65 said:you
im giving you a huge hug from florida!!!! by the way when i was on chemo i kept kfc in business...weird keep the faith my dear, me and my familys thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!!
I am seeing you and me at Colonpalooza darlin'........... ))))) and yes Dear... there is a way. you are in my planning!!!
Cheese ))))) Jennie0 -
Hi Donna,
I am so happy your
Hi Donna,
I am so happy your tumours are still shrinking; that certainly is good news! Folfiri+ Avastin seems to be a very effective combo. Thanks for letting us know the results; I have been thinking of you a lot today, waiting to hear those good results!0 -
so good to see your post
this brings tears to my eyes, I am so happy the tumors are shrinking!0 -
Another warm Florida hug coming your way!!!christinecarl said:so good to see your post
this brings tears to my eyes, I am so happy the tumors are shrinking!
I thought of you many times today as I puttered around the house. You were on the hearts of everyone here; evidence of what an impact your presence has made! I am glad that the tumors are shrinking and that nothing else showed up! Keep the faith and that wonderful attitude of yours.
Warmly,
Joanne0 -
Donna
Donna,
Shrink baby shrink!!!! Yes, what good news!!! So glad you got to enjoy our KFC with your kiddos.
Take care and thanks for letting us know.
Aloha,
Kathleen0 -
Thoughts of you today as well...
Great news about the shrinking tumors. Your chemo regimen is obviously working. Keep your happy face going... You were one of the first ones here that I read everything you wrote. Your positive attitude is addicting, girl. You are well loved here. HUGS!!
Holly0 -
Great news Donna, I wasKathleen808 said:Donna
Donna,
Shrink baby shrink!!!! Yes, what good news!!! So glad you got to enjoy our KFC with your kiddos.
Take care and thanks for letting us know.
Aloha,
Kathleen
Great news Donna, I was checking the board all day to see your posts. I am so happy for you! Stable is good!!! Love ya, Patti0 -
Donna,
I don't post often. I
Donna,
I don't post often. I feel like an "ole timer" having been through chemo 3 years ago (and proud to say am still NED) and all of you are up to date with what's new....anyway...I'm reading the posts almost everyday and have been waiting to hear your results.
Your news was wonderful to hear. Keep up the great work. You lift spirits.
Claudia0 -
Yippee skippe!
Donna, so glad to see your post. we were all on pins and needles waiting to hear.
I so wish i could meet you in person, have a drinky drink, and get some of your magnificent spirit by osmosis!!!!
thank you for always infusing this board of semi colons with love, laughter, support, information and the fighting spirit that spurs us on!
Peggy0 -
Whew!!!!
My Chicky
You had me scared straight last night...I checked in all day long and when I saw nothing, I thought this gal posts right away, so...?
I turned off the pc only minutes before you posted - and this morning, I was anxious to see whazzup?
I'm so glad that all went well for you - it certainly is a big relief to me and everyone. I was holding my breath and with only "one lung" that's not EZ to do
Shrinking is good stuff! Wish my waist-line would shrink as much, LOL
~Your Lion0 -
Good.
Good for you, Donna. What a relief that is!
I hope you are enjoying the good news that your tumors are shrinking and the strong reassurance you got from your oncologist.
I certainly wish you and your family well. I have appreciated your posts of support. It is hard to overstate the importance of this board as a resource for people who have cancer and for their caregivers. Everyone needs to be welcome here and you have been very generous and open in reaching out to others in need.
Hatshepsut0
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