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2nd Scan Results

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    • June 29, 2018 at 6:30 pm
    SRVilly
    Participant

      Hello all,

      I just had my 2nd PET scan since Dx Stage IV in Dec. of 2017, and completed my 12th infusion of Opdivo only (no combo due to a history of ulcerative colitis). My liver mets, which were present in Dec, but were not seen in my first scan in March, are still gone and nothing new has popped up! My external iliac node is now around 1 cm with a SUV of 1.3, down from 3cm and SUV of 15 in Dec. I also have an area in my right side groin where the CLND was performed last July where the SUV has decreased, and the report also says there is minimal hypermetabolic activity in the area.  My onc is thrilled with these results and we are hoping the two active areas will be gone by my Sept. scan. Overall, great news for 6 months of infusions!

      I have also been lucky with very minimal side effects.  I've had some slight nausea, some minor fatigue, and my thyroid is "jacked up", but I haven't missed a day of work and overall have been feeling great.

      This is my first summer in 3 years where I haven;t had to have some sort of surgery.  I am going to get out there and enjoy it as much as I can (with proper clothing and sunscreen of course!). I hope you all can do the same and will enjoy the 4th of July holiday. 

      Thank you all for your stories and words of encouragment. They really help! Take care and be well.

      Steve

       

       

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        • June 29, 2018 at 6:47 pm
        Coragirl
        Participant

          Great News! Enjoy your summer.

          • June 29, 2018 at 6:57 pm
          AMcReader
          Participant

            I always love to read good news, especially on a Friday!

            • June 29, 2018 at 7:07 pm
            Riven
            Participant

              Oh my gosh! What fantactic news! I am so glad to hear it Steve!! I'm very excited that you get to enjoy your summer!   But you are right, make sure that have plenty of sunscreen, and maybe invest in one of those awsome swimmers shirts. I know I've been looking into them.

              Becca 🙂

              • June 29, 2018 at 7:15 pm
              gopher38
              Participant

                Not a lot to complain about there.  That means, personally, that I'd be at a loss for words. 

                 

                Congrats.

                • June 30, 2018 at 1:34 am
                bjeans
                Participant

                  Just terrific all the way around! Take in a ball game – in the shady side of the park. 

                  Beth

                  • July 3, 2018 at 1:18 pm
                  Raco
                  Participant

                    Congratulations on your positive news, happy 4th, 

                    RACO (Robbie)

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