scan results
Hello to everyone,
Sorry I am posting late. The scans results showed a good deal of shrinking in the lung. The radiation therapy appears to have worked. We asked for our scan reports and it just knocks you down to read about multiple tumors in lungs and kidney. But I am just looking at the results. STABLE! none in liver, none in pancreas, none in pelvic area. It's hard to read and understand all of it. The onocologist was pleased with the report on the lung that was treated. It looked like the tumor was just blown up. I don't know how to explain it better.
Our doctor is very excited about the new trial going on. I sincerely hope it might be the new and better treatment of kidney cancer for the future. It only has a number at this stage. The only thing I know is that it is given in the hospital by IV every 3 weeks.
God bless you all,
Wanda
Sorry I am posting late. The scans results showed a good deal of shrinking in the lung. The radiation therapy appears to have worked. We asked for our scan reports and it just knocks you down to read about multiple tumors in lungs and kidney. But I am just looking at the results. STABLE! none in liver, none in pancreas, none in pelvic area. It's hard to read and understand all of it. The onocologist was pleased with the report on the lung that was treated. It looked like the tumor was just blown up. I don't know how to explain it better.
Our doctor is very excited about the new trial going on. I sincerely hope it might be the new and better treatment of kidney cancer for the future. It only has a number at this stage. The only thing I know is that it is given in the hospital by IV every 3 weeks.
God bless you all,
Wanda
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Oh Dear Wanda...I am so happy to hear this news! I can just imagine what a relief you must be feeling. That radiation can work really well and, I believe Steve has a great deal of fighting spirit in him. Thank you for sharing such wonderful news. It truly makes me feel happy. Love you...Linda
Wanda, what wonderful news. There it is, that lovely word STABLE. You and Steve must be so happy.
You both have been very much in my thoughts.
Love you
Angel
Congratulations on your terrific news. Happy for you! Now watch out for that HURRICANE.
Best to you both,
Gloria
wanda dear,
so.....happy to hear about this news. i hope that this new medicine will help many. take care you both.
liezl
What fantastic news, Wanda. So happy for you and Steve.
HugsXXXX
i\'m so so pleased dear Wanda. now both of you enjoy the aftermath...there\'s nothing better than great scan results.
All love to you, meriel
Wonderful news Wanda. Stable is a very good thing, and to hear that the tumors in the lung have been blown up...wow. Hoping the new trial would be one that would be a good opportunity for Steve.
Take care,
Karen
Wanda, Thank the Lord for the wonderful news. I had every single diget crossed that I could and not fall over. Now is a time to celerate this good news. I an so happy for both you and Steve. God bless. Hugs Jane
Hi Wanda, I\'m happy for your good results. I also wanted to let you know that we have had only two cycles of Sutent, one of three weeks in duration which was followed by one month off to get the blood counts back to a safe level. The second cycle was two weeks in duration and we are now into the fourth week of trying to get the blood counts high enough to safely do another cycle. We have a CT scheduled for tomorrow to see if there has been any results from those two cycles. The doctor has hinted that we might have to go another route. Side effect wise, this was pretty much a walk in the park. A couple of times, we had to take \"Imodium\" which did a good job. We were very grateful for no side effects...Also, great to hear that you are okay from Irene. Vernell
Hi Vernell, I have tried to send you messages with no results. I hate to hear about problems with Sutent. Maybe the onocologist will switch to something else. Please let me know.
Prayers, Wanda
Thank you all for your responses. I can always count on all of you to be happy for us.
love, Wanda
Wanda, that is such wonderful news to hear about Steve\'s scans..continued prayers and support to you both! luv & hugs from Texas, Annette