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Ending Chemo and getting first scan since surgery
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Jul 29, 2019 - 10:41 am
My Husband is ending his Chemo at 5 cycles or 4 months depending on how one looks at it. He was on the Capcetabine 2 weeks on and one week off. The IDEA study has very compelling statistic for three months being almost as effective as 6 months. So, with all of our research and careful consideration and discussions we are going to end the treatment. Tomorrow he will do bloodwork and get his first scan since surgery. Then later in the afternoon we will meet with the oncologist to go over everything and hopefully schedule the port removal. Alan tolerated the Capcetabine pill very well. I feel much more positive than scared but after reading some other posts I was brought back to reality also. Anyway, I sure hope that we have a clear scan and that he can smile and think about other things than the big C that moved into our life less than 6 months ago. He is my world and the hardest part is knowing how hard this is for him and how hard he has tried to not let that show. We have a 6 hour round trip drive but I will update as soon as possible.... Andrea |
Joined: Apr 2017
Congratulations
Congratulations on moving forward from chemo. I seem to recall that the first post-chemo scan is mostly to set a baseline for comparissons to future scans, so do not get too freaked out if there are some ambiguos readings--if things do not change in the future it is likely that everything is all right. I hope you guys do something to celebrate this milestone.
Joined: Apr 2019
Ending Chemo and getting first scan since surgery
Just getting home from a long but good day. We travel 6 hours round trip and it is worth it! Alan's scan came back clear, bloodwork excellent and he is getting his port removed tomorrow. Too tired to celebrate today but we will tomorrow. The scans look at everything so we now know he has some calcification in his heart. This will give us something new and different to focus on!!
Sandi, thank you for all of your replies-to everyone! You and a few others keep this group going and make it what it is! Thanks from all of us that you have provided information and support to!!!
Andrea
Joined: Apr 2017
Congratulations
Congratulations on the great news. I am happy to help wherever I can. I am sure you will both sleep well tonight.
Joined: May 2013
I am glad was clear!
postive is always good, no reason not to be! Enjoy!
Joined: Feb 2009
Wonderful
That is such great news and especially getting the port removed as that is a big step to moving forward. Thanks for the update on such a good scan.
Kim
Joined: Jan 2013
It feels good, doesn't it
to be moving on.
Getting the port out is also a huge step, that makes you feel like you're getting back to normal (even if it is a new normal).
Celebrate and don't stop celebrating. I personally celebrate EVERTHING. People think I'm a bit odd (not far off to be honest) but I don't care. I say celebrate life, whatever it is dishing out at the time.
Tru
Joined: Apr 2018
So happy to hear your good news!!
Thats wonderful results and added bonus of getting "de-ported"!! Enjoy being free!
Joined: Jun 2019
Congratulations on getting
Congratulations on getting through it!
Adam
Joined: May 2019
Congrats On Finishing Your Chemo and a Good Scan
Joined: Aug 2013
Glad you caught a break and
Glad you caught a break and things are looking up. Enjoy some summer and celebrate the good news..............................Dave
Joined: Feb 2016
Great news! NED forever! I
Great news! NED forever! I just got my port out and let me tell you, it’s a wonderful feeling!
Enjoy!
k