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Will’s scan results

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    • September 1, 2010 at 8:56 am
    Lori C
    Participant

      Good news.  The cancer, while still significant, is smaller.  There are still too many lesions in the liver to count but the report gave examples of size reduction in many of them, and sclerotic (healing) evidence in his bones.  So the chemo is working.  They gave him another round yesterday, as well as Zometa to strenghten the bones.  Today I have to take him for transfusions (his hemoglobin was low).  I'm exhausted but very pleased.  Given the extent of the liver mets I really wasn't sure that anything would work.  He's continuing on the

      Good news.  The cancer, while still significant, is smaller.  There are still too many lesions in the liver to count but the report gave examples of size reduction in many of them, and sclerotic (healing) evidence in his bones.  So the chemo is working.  They gave him another round yesterday, as well as Zometa to strenghten the bones.  Today I have to take him for transfusions (his hemoglobin was low).  I'm exhausted but very pleased.  Given the extent of the liver mets I really wasn't sure that anything would work.  He's continuing on the same chemo for the time being; hopefully it will continue to reduce the lesions and we'll be able to have some other options.

      Thank you all for your encouragement and support.  It has been an exhausting few days. 

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        • September 1, 2010 at 9:31 am
        jag
        Participant
          Lori, nice to see Will’s tumor burden has decreased will keep him in my prayers.
          • September 1, 2010 at 9:31 am
          jag
          Participant
            Lori, nice to see Will’s tumor burden has decreased will keep him in my prayers.
            • September 1, 2010 at 9:42 am
            molly
            Participant

              I am so happy to hear the encouraging news! Will is so lucky to have you at his side.

              molly

              • September 1, 2010 at 9:42 am
              molly
              Participant

                I am so happy to hear the encouraging news! Will is so lucky to have you at his side.

                molly

                • September 1, 2010 at 10:33 am
                jag
                Participant
                  Lori, nice to see Will’s tumor burden has decreased will keep him in my prayers.
                  • September 1, 2010 at 10:33 am
                  jag
                  Participant
                    Lori, nice to see Will’s tumor burden has decreased will keep him in my prayers.
                    • September 1, 2010 at 12:46 pm
                    Sharyn
                    Participant

                      Lori, there's nothing like a hefty dose of good news to lift everyone's spirits. Here's hoping the shrinkage continues. Keep us in the loop. All my best to Will. Hang in there girl!

                      Hugs

                      Sharyn

                      Stage IV

                        • September 1, 2010 at 2:12 pm
                        KellieSue
                        Participant

                          So glad to hear about Will's latest good news! You are a wonderful friend and I'm sure Will appreciates all you do for him!

                          Hope the shrinkage contines on!

                           

                          Kellie, Stage IV

                          • September 1, 2010 at 2:12 pm
                          KellieSue
                          Participant

                            So glad to hear about Will's latest good news! You are a wonderful friend and I'm sure Will appreciates all you do for him!

                            Hope the shrinkage contines on!

                             

                            Kellie, Stage IV

                          • September 1, 2010 at 12:46 pm
                          Sharyn
                          Participant

                            Lori, there's nothing like a hefty dose of good news to lift everyone's spirits. Here's hoping the shrinkage continues. Keep us in the loop. All my best to Will. Hang in there girl!

                            Hugs

                            Sharyn

                            Stage IV

                            • September 1, 2010 at 2:38 pm
                            JenM
                            Participant

                              So happy for you and Will.  Keep up the good work Will!

                              • September 1, 2010 at 2:38 pm
                              JenM
                              Participant

                                So happy for you and Will.  Keep up the good work Will!

                                • September 1, 2010 at 2:45 pm
                                bill58
                                Participant

                                  Greate news.  I can only imagine how tiring the last few days has been.

                                  keeping you and Will in my thoughts and prayers.

                                  Looks like the doctor change has worked out well for him.

                                  Just finished my 6 weeks of Radiation yesterday.  yea.  Let the healing begin and the pain start to go away.

                                   

                                  Bill

                                  • September 1, 2010 at 2:45 pm
                                  bill58
                                  Participant

                                    Greate news.  I can only imagine how tiring the last few days has been.

                                    keeping you and Will in my thoughts and prayers.

                                    Looks like the doctor change has worked out well for him.

                                    Just finished my 6 weeks of Radiation yesterday.  yea.  Let the healing begin and the pain start to go away.

                                     

                                    Bill

                                    • September 1, 2010 at 4:56 pm
                                    Janet2
                                    Participant

                                      Lori,

                                      I am pleased to hear that the chemotherapy is helping Will.

                                      Janet 

                                      • September 1, 2010 at 4:56 pm
                                      Janet2
                                      Participant

                                        Lori,

                                        I am pleased to hear that the chemotherapy is helping Will.

                                        Janet 

                                        • September 1, 2010 at 4:56 pm
                                        Janet2
                                        Participant

                                          Lori,

                                          I am pleased to hear that the chemotherapy is helping Will.

                                          Janet 

                                          • September 1, 2010 at 4:56 pm
                                          Janet2
                                          Participant

                                            Lori,

                                            I am pleased to hear that the chemotherapy is helping Will.

                                            Janet 

                                            • September 1, 2010 at 6:13 pm
                                            ValinMtl
                                            Participant

                                              Good news Lori…finally…you might be seeing a small light at the end of such a long tunnel..Got my scans yesterday and today…now the waiting.  Val

                                              • September 1, 2010 at 6:13 pm
                                              ValinMtl
                                              Participant

                                                Good news Lori…finally…you might be seeing a small light at the end of such a long tunnel..Got my scans yesterday and today…now the waiting.  Val

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