The juice is working

clamryn
clamryn Member Posts: 508
Hi All, I had a PET/Scan last week and got my results today. The juice (Avastin) is working. I was really afraid and worried that it wasn't because I am taking just Avastin alone. But my report came back that it is killing the cancer cells from within on all areas. How awesome is that. I was suppose to see my doctor today but he was late in getting in and I knew he would be but I told them I would wait. I wanted to get the results from him just in case the news wasn't so good. The other doctor that is now working with him came up and patted me on the shoulder and said, "I know you wanted to see Dr. Easley, but I can give you the good news." Well I said..."Let's go". I jumped off the chair and she jumped up too and we did the "happy dance" together.

I have been waiting for some good news for a year now. It is a wonderful day today.

Hugs to all of you my teal sisters.
Linda

Comments

  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    That is great news, Linda.
    You have waited a long time to get this news but now you can kick back and enjoy. Best to you and your family.

    Karen
  • Cindy Bear
    Cindy Bear Member Posts: 569
    Awesome
    This is great news... Good for you! We're all doing the happy dance with you!
  • srwruns
    srwruns Member Posts: 343
    Yup! Great news.

    Yup! Great news.
  • Lisa13Q
    Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
    Yeah Linda...can you tell me more about your situation?
    My Mom went on avastin last week as her cancer had spread.....I figured it was a last ditch effort...is this a 2nd line treatment for you? have you tried other chemos and not done so well? Is there actually some hope for my mother?
  • clamryn
    clamryn Member Posts: 508
    Lisa13Q said:

    Yeah Linda...can you tell me more about your situation?
    My Mom went on avastin last week as her cancer had spread.....I figured it was a last ditch effort...is this a 2nd line treatment for you? have you tried other chemos and not done so well? Is there actually some hope for my mother?

    Here is the scoop
    Lisa, 20 years ago I went through what all these ladies are going through. Surgery and debulking. They said it was Stage 1C. Cancer was contained in both ovaries however it was in the fluid. I took one radiation treatment and then chemo pills for 6 months. Went for 17 years NED. In 2008, it returned. Had surgery, they couldn't get it all due to it being wrapped around three main arteries but it was from the old cancer. Did the taxol/carbo thing and when I completed, I was NED for all of 2009. 2010 (here we go again)..this time I took Doxil. Doxil got most of the spots however there was one on the liver that did not respond very well to the doxil. I took a 2 month break (I got shingles) and when they looked at it after the break...it had grown and I then had another spot up by my esophagus.

    My doctor then wanted me to do Gemzar and Avastin. Insurance company didn't want to pay for both of the agents. Never did get the approval of the Gemzar to be taken along with the Avastin. So I took the Avastin alone. When I had my PET/Scan done, I was afraid that it wouldn't have helped me because everything I read says that the Avastin works better with another agent. The doctor kept trying to assure me that he had other patients just on Avastin alone and things were going good. Well I guess that is one of those cases where I am glad that maybe all the obstacles were there for a reason and I was just suppose to get the Avastin alone.


    My doctor's assistant took me into the office and said she had good news. I couldn't believe it. She said it was killing the cancer cells from the inside out. I jumped up and started dancing and told her I was doing the "happy dance". She jumped up with me and we were dancing in the office.

    Lisa, I want you to know that when I went to the doctor on my previous visit. My daughter-in-law had asked if this was all doom and gloom. That is when he was putting me on the Avastin. He turned and said NO way. We have lots of things we can try. So I think your mom still has options and hope.

    You, my friend, are one beautiful daughter.
    Linda
  • Cafewoman53
    Cafewoman53 Member Posts: 735 Member
    clamryn said:

    Here is the scoop
    Lisa, 20 years ago I went through what all these ladies are going through. Surgery and debulking. They said it was Stage 1C. Cancer was contained in both ovaries however it was in the fluid. I took one radiation treatment and then chemo pills for 6 months. Went for 17 years NED. In 2008, it returned. Had surgery, they couldn't get it all due to it being wrapped around three main arteries but it was from the old cancer. Did the taxol/carbo thing and when I completed, I was NED for all of 2009. 2010 (here we go again)..this time I took Doxil. Doxil got most of the spots however there was one on the liver that did not respond very well to the doxil. I took a 2 month break (I got shingles) and when they looked at it after the break...it had grown and I then had another spot up by my esophagus.

    My doctor then wanted me to do Gemzar and Avastin. Insurance company didn't want to pay for both of the agents. Never did get the approval of the Gemzar to be taken along with the Avastin. So I took the Avastin alone. When I had my PET/Scan done, I was afraid that it wouldn't have helped me because everything I read says that the Avastin works better with another agent. The doctor kept trying to assure me that he had other patients just on Avastin alone and things were going good. Well I guess that is one of those cases where I am glad that maybe all the obstacles were there for a reason and I was just suppose to get the Avastin alone.


    My doctor's assistant took me into the office and said she had good news. I couldn't believe it. She said it was killing the cancer cells from the inside out. I jumped up and started dancing and told her I was doing the "happy dance". She jumped up with me and we were dancing in the office.

    Lisa, I want you to know that when I went to the doctor on my previous visit. My daughter-in-law had asked if this was all doom and gloom. That is when he was putting me on the Avastin. He turned and said NO way. We have lots of things we can try. So I think your mom still has options and hope.

    You, my friend, are one beautiful daughter.
    Linda

    So Glad !
    I am so happy for you ! My Dr has me on Avastin alone and I don't think it will be the cure for ovca but it is taking them in a direction for treatment, the more tools they have the better.
    Colleen
  • anicca
    anicca Member Posts: 334 Member
    What great news! I love
    What great news! I love that the doctor who gave you the news was jumping up and down with you!
  • LaundryQueen
    LaundryQueen Member Posts: 676
    kikz said:

    That is great news, Linda.
    You have waited a long time to get this news but now you can kick back and enjoy. Best to you and your family.

    Karen

    Well done!
    So good to hear you are getting good results. You are truly kicking Chuckie Cancer's butt!