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2nd head scan was pretty good
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2nd head scan was pretty good

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    • March 11, 2015 at 10:02 pm
    arthurjedi007
    Participant

      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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        • March 11, 2015 at 10:28 pm
        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!

          • March 11, 2015 at 10:28 pm
          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!

            • March 11, 2015 at 10:28 pm
            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!

              • March 11, 2015 at 11:28 pm
              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!

                • March 11, 2015 at 11:28 pm
                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!

                  • March 11, 2015 at 11:28 pm
                  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!

                    • March 11, 2015 at 11:44 pm
                    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

                      • March 11, 2015 at 11:44 pm
                      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

                          • March 12, 2015 at 12:08 am
                          Maureen038
                          Participant

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

                            Maureen

                            • March 12, 2015 at 12:08 am
                            Maureen038
                            Participant

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

                              Maureen

                              • March 12, 2015 at 12:08 am
                              Maureen038
                              Participant

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

                                Maureen

                              • March 11, 2015 at 11:44 pm
                              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

                                • March 12, 2015 at 12:30 am
                                Mat
                                Participant

                                  Great news Artie!

                                  • March 12, 2015 at 12:30 am
                                  Mat
                                  Participant

                                    Great news Artie!

                                    • March 12, 2015 at 12:30 am
                                    Mat
                                    Participant

                                      Great news Artie!

                                      • March 12, 2015 at 1:10 am
                                      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

                                        • March 12, 2015 at 1:10 am
                                        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

                                            • March 12, 2015 at 1:38 am
                                            Brendan
                                            Participant

                                              Great news!!

                                              • March 12, 2015 at 1:38 am
                                              Brendan
                                              Participant

                                                Great news!!

                                                • March 12, 2015 at 1:38 am
                                                Brendan
                                                Participant

                                                  Great news!!

                                                • March 12, 2015 at 1:10 am
                                                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

                                                  • March 12, 2015 at 2:04 am
                                                  Nell
                                                  Participant

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

                                                    • March 12, 2015 at 2:04 am
                                                    Nell
                                                    Participant

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

                                                      • March 12, 2015 at 2:04 am
                                                      Nell
                                                      Participant

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

                                                        • March 12, 2015 at 3:17 am
                                                        JoshF
                                                        Participant

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

                                                          Josh

                                                          • March 12, 2015 at 3:17 am
                                                          JoshF
                                                          Participant

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

                                                            Josh

                                                            • March 12, 2015 at 3:17 am
                                                            JoshF
                                                            Participant

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

                                                              Josh

                                                              • March 12, 2015 at 3:56 am
                                                              StephyD83
                                                              Participant
                                                                That is awesome news Artie!!
                                                                • March 12, 2015 at 3:56 am
                                                                StephyD83
                                                                Participant
                                                                  That is awesome news Artie!!
                                                                    • March 12, 2015 at 11:01 am
                                                                    yazziemac
                                                                    Participant

                                                                      So wonderful, Artie!  You're an inspiration 🙂

                                                                      • March 12, 2015 at 11:01 am
                                                                      yazziemac
                                                                      Participant

                                                                        So wonderful, Artie!  You're an inspiration 🙂

                                                                        • March 12, 2015 at 11:01 am
                                                                        yazziemac
                                                                        Participant

                                                                          So wonderful, Artie!  You're an inspiration 🙂

                                                                        • March 12, 2015 at 3:56 am
                                                                        StephyD83
                                                                        Participant
                                                                          That is awesome news Artie!!
                                                                          • March 12, 2015 at 12:43 pm
                                                                          kpcollins31
                                                                          Participant

                                                                            Congrats, Artie! Great to hear.

                                                                            Kevin

                                                                            • March 12, 2015 at 12:43 pm
                                                                            kpcollins31
                                                                            Participant

                                                                              Congrats, Artie! Great to hear.

                                                                              Kevin

                                                                              • March 12, 2015 at 12:43 pm
                                                                              kpcollins31
                                                                              Participant

                                                                                Congrats, Artie! Great to hear.

                                                                                Kevin

                                                                                • March 12, 2015 at 1:39 pm
                                                                                _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.

                                                                                  • March 12, 2015 at 1:39 pm
                                                                                  _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.

                                                                                    • March 12, 2015 at 1:39 pm
                                                                                    _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.

                                                                                      • March 12, 2015 at 6:42 pm
                                                                                      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

                                                                                        • March 12, 2015 at 6:42 pm
                                                                                        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

                                                                                          • March 12, 2015 at 6:42 pm
                                                                                          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

                                                                                            • March 12, 2015 at 9:21 pm
                                                                                            Jubes
                                                                                            Participant

                                                                                              How inspiring! Thanks for sharing Artie!

                                                                                                • March 13, 2015 at 2:07 am
                                                                                                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

                                                                                                  • March 13, 2015 at 2:07 am
                                                                                                  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

                                                                                                    • March 13, 2015 at 2:07 am
                                                                                                    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

                                                                                                    • March 12, 2015 at 9:21 pm
                                                                                                    Jubes
                                                                                                    Participant

                                                                                                      How inspiring! Thanks for sharing Artie!

                                                                                                      • March 12, 2015 at 9:21 pm
                                                                                                      Jubes
                                                                                                      Participant

                                                                                                        How inspiring! Thanks for sharing Artie!

                                                                                                        • March 13, 2015 at 5:27 pm
                                                                                                        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

                                                                                                          • March 13, 2015 at 5:27 pm
                                                                                                          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

                                                                                                            • March 13, 2015 at 5:27 pm
                                                                                                            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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