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- February 18, 2011 at 6:47 am
Well, they told me that this months scans show about another total decrease of about 10% since last months scans. So now to about 20% decrease overall. There's nothing new and my brain is still clear. So this is good news. ๐
Well, they told me that this months scans show about another total decrease of about 10% since last months scans. So now to about 20% decrease overall. There's nothing new and my brain is still clear. So this is good news. ๐
I'm not sure what this means or what to expect as far the future goes. I don't know if typically I can/should expect to see the same/similar results next month of if this stuff stops working after a couple of months.. I don't know. Probably varies person to person. But, I've made it another month and I guess we'll just see what next month says. So… that's it. That's my update. Sorry they're not quite as interesting these days. Not much going on but waiting for monthly scans. Which I should be happy about, and I am. But hopefully these updates put some hope and good feelings in some readers thoughts and minds. I met a guy today, who went to the NIH with advanced melanoma 17 years ago. They're cured him. He'd been going back for yearly checkups and they finally told him this visit he doesn't need to come back anymore. When the guy told me his story with tears of joy, and how thankful he was to overcome his situation. It sure me feel good, and hopeful, like anything is possible. And hopefully my updates can do the same for any of you readers. Just as yours have done for me. Anyway I'm home now after a long day of traveling and am going to catch up on some sleep. It's been a long couple of days. I'll be browsing the boards as usual, and will have another update in a month. ๐ Take care everyone.
-Kevin
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- February 18, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Thanks so much for sharing such good news! We all need inspiration when we can get it. Hopefully things will continue like this for you! Carmon in NM
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- February 18, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Thanks so much for sharing such good news! We all need inspiration when we can get it. Hopefully things will continue like this for you! Carmon in NM
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- February 18, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Kevin, this is very good news indeed. One step at a time. I know its hard doing it this slow, but hey it gives us all a boost when the doctors tell us, this news.
when you write it here, I bet the whoops of joy sound each time someone reads it. I know in my house, the kitties jump up with my hoops and yells at good news I read.
Congrats.
Bonnie Lea
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- February 18, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Kevin, this is very good news indeed. One step at a time. I know its hard doing it this slow, but hey it gives us all a boost when the doctors tell us, this news.
when you write it here, I bet the whoops of joy sound each time someone reads it. I know in my house, the kitties jump up with my hoops and yells at good news I read.
Congrats.
Bonnie Lea
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- February 18, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Kevin,
When my husband did IL-2 one of the tumors in his lung stayed for year and only changed the first few months after treatment, so we waited and then he had surgery to remove it. The tissue was completely necrotic. Do they ever discuss PETScans to see if there is activity or do they have a certain amount of time they give it until they see if it's just shrinking and still active?
Great news!!!
Rebecca
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- February 18, 2011 at 6:53 pm
Kevin,
When my husband did IL-2 one of the tumors in his lung stayed for year and only changed the first few months after treatment, so we waited and then he had surgery to remove it. The tissue was completely necrotic. Do they ever discuss PETScans to see if there is activity or do they have a certain amount of time they give it until they see if it's just shrinking and still active?
Great news!!!
Rebecca
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- February 19, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I love hearing your good news. Keep up the good work…and as far as what to expect in the future…A GOOD LIFE! FREE OF MM. You have done so good…and it will continue. Lots of prayers sent your way. Beth 3/B
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- February 19, 2011 at 2:52 pm
I love hearing your good news. Keep up the good work…and as far as what to expect in the future…A GOOD LIFE! FREE OF MM. You have done so good…and it will continue. Lots of prayers sent your way. Beth 3/B
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- February 19, 2011 at 7:14 pm
That's a very encouraging report; thanks for posting it. Wishing you continued strength and good spirits.
Paul
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- February 20, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Thanks for the update Kevin. You always know we are on your team and cheering for you to win against the beast. It's nice to hear things like the 17 year survivor…I"m sure it made you feel stronger to know there is a light a the end of the tunnel. Val
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- February 20, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Thanks for the update Kevin. You always know we are on your team and cheering for you to win against the beast. It's nice to hear things like the 17 year survivor…I"m sure it made you feel stronger to know there is a light a the end of the tunnel. Val
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- February 26, 2011 at 3:56 am
"…kitties jumping with hoops…" ha.
"…sooner or later 10s add up to zero…"
"…tumors shrink like ice cubes in the desert…"
among all the others.Thank you for all the encouraging and thoughtful words. It really means a lot.
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- February 26, 2011 at 3:56 am
"…kitties jumping with hoops…" ha.
"…sooner or later 10s add up to zero…"
"…tumors shrink like ice cubes in the desert…"
among all the others.Thank you for all the encouraging and thoughtful words. It really means a lot.
Brings a smile to this face. -
- February 27, 2011 at 11:20 am
Kevin, so glad to check in and get to read your good news. I so rarely read the board but seems whenever I am feeling really low or apprehensive, I sign on and someone has posted something that makes me feel good for them and gives me hope for all of us. May you keep seeing these decreases and thanks so much for taking the time to share (traveling can be so exhausting).
Blessings,
Shari
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- February 27, 2011 at 11:20 am
Kevin, so glad to check in and get to read your good news. I so rarely read the board but seems whenever I am feeling really low or apprehensive, I sign on and someone has posted something that makes me feel good for them and gives me hope for all of us. May you keep seeing these decreases and thanks so much for taking the time to share (traveling can be so exhausting).
Blessings,
Shari
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