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2nd head scan was pretty good

Forums General Melanoma Community 2nd head scan was pretty good

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    arthurjedi007
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    Wasn't going to post this but since the previous two folks had good news I figured to make it three.

    Got the results of my head scan. This time it was a ct instead of an mri so the angles were different when they tried to compare. But the doc said it looked smaller and there is no new stuff. So rescan this time in 6 months instead of 3. Sounds like a wonderful miracle and relief to me. They are going to do my 8th pet scan in 6 more weeks so about 5 months from my last one instead of 3ish months.

    Way better than last year this time my med onc said if the tumor in my t10 grew a hairs breath in a certain direction I would be paralyzed. My surgeon was saying anyone else receiving that much spinal cord damage at once would already be paralyzed. One twist lift turn too many and I would be paralyzed and later they said they couldn't do the surgery. So yeah way better than this time last year. I'm not sure why I've been so blessed but I think I'm a walking talking miracle. Lots of tumors to get rid of but at least I'm still here in the fight.

    Artie

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      DZnDef
      Participant

      What phenomenal news, Artie!  What a huge relief!  Please don't hesitate about posting news like this in the future.  We all want to know how you're doing.  Let's hope its nothing but shrinking tumors from here on out.  With a priority to whatever is bothering your throat along with that t10 spot.  I'm so happy for your Artie!

      DZnDef
      Participant

      What phenomenal news, Artie!  What a huge relief!  Please don't hesitate about posting news like this in the future.  We all want to know how you're doing.  Let's hope its nothing but shrinking tumors from here on out.  With a priority to whatever is bothering your throat along with that t10 spot.  I'm so happy for your Artie!

      DZnDef
      Participant

      What phenomenal news, Artie!  What a huge relief!  Please don't hesitate about posting news like this in the future.  We all want to know how you're doing.  Let's hope its nothing but shrinking tumors from here on out.  With a priority to whatever is bothering your throat along with that t10 spot.  I'm so happy for your Artie!

      Linny
      Participant

      Hi Artie!

      I'm so happy to hear of your good results!! Yes, you are a walking, talking miracle. 🙂

      Now you need to celebrate!

      Linny
      Participant

      Hi Artie!

      I'm so happy to hear of your good results!! Yes, you are a walking, talking miracle. 🙂

      Now you need to celebrate!

      Linny
      Participant

      Hi Artie!

      I'm so happy to hear of your good results!! Yes, you are a walking, talking miracle. 🙂

      Now you need to celebrate!

      Bubbles
      Participant

      Oh, Artie!!!  That's great!!!  I know you still have plenty of worries, but at least you now have one less!!!  You are a gift to us all and more than deserving of this good news!!  Love, c

        Maureen038
        Participant

        Wonderful news Artie! I'm so happy for you!

        Maureen

        Maureen038
        Participant

        Wonderful news Artie! I'm so happy for you!

        Maureen

        Maureen038
        Participant

        Wonderful news Artie! I'm so happy for you!

        Maureen

      Bubbles
      Participant

      Oh, Artie!!!  That's great!!!  I know you still have plenty of worries, but at least you now have one less!!!  You are a gift to us all and more than deserving of this good news!!  Love, c

      Bubbles
      Participant

      Oh, Artie!!!  That's great!!!  I know you still have plenty of worries, but at least you now have one less!!!  You are a gift to us all and more than deserving of this good news!!  Love, c

      Mat
      Participant

      Great news Artie!

      Mat
      Participant

      Great news Artie!

      Mat
      Participant

      Great news Artie!

      CHD
      Participant

      Wow how scary last year must have been with being so close to paralysis!  That really is incredible that you came that close.  You deserve some good news!!  So happy to hear it. 🙂

      Cheri

        Brendan
        Participant

        Great news!!

        Brendan
        Participant

        Great news!!

        Brendan
        Participant

        Great news!!

      CHD
      Participant

      Wow how scary last year must have been with being so close to paralysis!  That really is incredible that you came that close.  You deserve some good news!!  So happy to hear it. 🙂

      Cheri

      CHD
      Participant

      Wow how scary last year must have been with being so close to paralysis!  That really is incredible that you came that close.  You deserve some good news!!  So happy to hear it. 🙂

      Cheri

      Nell
      Participant

      YAY!    God bless you, Artie!  I join everyone else in celebrating your good news!      Nell

      Nell
      Participant

      YAY!    God bless you, Artie!  I join everyone else in celebrating your good news!      Nell

      Nell
      Participant

      YAY!    God bless you, Artie!  I join everyone else in celebrating your good news!      Nell

      JoshF
      Participant

      So happy to hear this Artie! Great news…makes my evening. Keep it rolling!

      Josh

      JoshF
      Participant

      So happy to hear this Artie! Great news…makes my evening. Keep it rolling!

      Josh

      JoshF
      Participant

      So happy to hear this Artie! Great news…makes my evening. Keep it rolling!

      Josh

      StephyD83
      Participant
      That is awesome news Artie!!
        yazziemac
        Participant

        So wonderful, Artie!  You're an inspiration 🙂

        yazziemac
        Participant

        So wonderful, Artie!  You're an inspiration 🙂

        yazziemac
        Participant

        So wonderful, Artie!  You're an inspiration 🙂

      StephyD83
      Participant
      That is awesome news Artie!!
      StephyD83
      Participant
      That is awesome news Artie!!
      kpcollins31
      Participant

      Congrats, Artie! Great to hear.

      Kevin

      kpcollins31
      Participant

      Congrats, Artie! Great to hear.

      Kevin

      kpcollins31
      Participant

      Congrats, Artie! Great to hear.

      Kevin

      _Paul_
      Participant

      That's fantastic news Artie. If the saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is true then you will be the toughest person I have had the pleasure of knowing (even if it is only through this board). Please continue to keep us posted. There are a lot of people here rooting for you.

      _Paul_
      Participant

      That's fantastic news Artie. If the saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is true then you will be the toughest person I have had the pleasure of knowing (even if it is only through this board). Please continue to keep us posted. There are a lot of people here rooting for you.

      _Paul_
      Participant

      That's fantastic news Artie. If the saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is true then you will be the toughest person I have had the pleasure of knowing (even if it is only through this board). Please continue to keep us posted. There are a lot of people here rooting for you.

      sweetaugust
      Participant

      So glad you found a cocktail that is finally working for you Artie!!  Thank you for sharing!!

      All my best to you all, Laurie

      sweetaugust
      Participant

      So glad you found a cocktail that is finally working for you Artie!!  Thank you for sharing!!

      All my best to you all, Laurie

      sweetaugust
      Participant

      So glad you found a cocktail that is finally working for you Artie!!  Thank you for sharing!!

      All my best to you all, Laurie

      Jubes
      Participant

      How inspiring! Thanks for sharing Artie!

        tschmith
        Participant

        Fantastic news, Artie!  Thank God for Keytruda!  Things will just keep getting better!!!!!!

        Hurrah!  (Hope you have finally been able to get some sleep.)

        Terrie

        tschmith
        Participant

        Fantastic news, Artie!  Thank God for Keytruda!  Things will just keep getting better!!!!!!

        Hurrah!  (Hope you have finally been able to get some sleep.)

        Terrie

        tschmith
        Participant

        Fantastic news, Artie!  Thank God for Keytruda!  Things will just keep getting better!!!!!!

        Hurrah!  (Hope you have finally been able to get some sleep.)

        Terrie

      Jubes
      Participant

      How inspiring! Thanks for sharing Artie!

      Jubes
      Participant

      How inspiring! Thanks for sharing Artie!

      jenny22
      Participant

      Just wanted to add to all your other well wishers!!!!!!  Just great to see some improvement….so happy for you Artie!  May the good news keep on coming.

       

      best,

      jenny

      jenny22
      Participant

      Just wanted to add to all your other well wishers!!!!!!  Just great to see some improvement….so happy for you Artie!  May the good news keep on coming.

       

      best,

      jenny

      jenny22
      Participant

      Just wanted to add to all your other well wishers!!!!!!  Just great to see some improvement….so happy for you Artie!  May the good news keep on coming.

       

      best,

      jenny

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