stage 4 update

hello friends i had another pet scan last week and it showed 75 percent less cancer activity in the main esophageal tumor and no new cancer any where in my body. i do have 3 bone mets and they have gotten smaller as well. my doctor told me this was the best possiable news we could have ask for. i ask him what do we do now and he said we will just keep knocking it back with chemo and hope for a cure. i do understand this cancer comes back almost evertime and other drugs may be needed to control it. me and my wife got in the car drove down the street in tears of joy with the wonderful news we had been given. in the days before the pet scan i had thought to my self the news would be bad and had even smoked a few cigs. that was the only good news we have had since feb. all is good Ray

Comments

  • stephikindred
    stephikindred Member Posts: 140
    Hi Ray
    Good to hear from you. 75% reduction is good! Some people do better with the chemo than others. I'm so happy you and your wife had some much needed joy today. Thank you for sharing your good results with us! I'm praying you keep up the good momentum.
    Hugs,
    Steph
  • Amjosmom
    Amjosmom Member Posts: 212
    Good news!!
    No new cancer and reduced tumors are GREAT news! Praying for continued success!

    ~Jayme
  • ray slone
    ray slone Member Posts: 25

    Hi Ray
    Good to hear from you. 75% reduction is good! Some people do better with the chemo than others. I'm so happy you and your wife had some much needed joy today. Thank you for sharing your good results with us! I'm praying you keep up the good momentum.
    Hugs,
    Steph

    update
    thank you steph and jayme for your prays and good thoughts, we all need that will this nasty cancer. i hope all is well in your worlds ray
  • captdave
    captdave Member Posts: 153
    That is wonderful news!
    That is wonderful news! Praying for continued success in your battle.

    Dave
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,391 Member
    Great News!!!
    Ray,

    So glad to hear your good news. May the good news continue!!!

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    Grand Blanc, Michigan