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Cathys CT scan results in today!

By bayrealtor
Posted November 2, 2009 at 10:08 pm · 19 replies
In Non-small cell lung cancer - Stage IV
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Well folks, Cathys ct scan was done this afternoon and we got the results....
"All is good!" No new growth and everything is stable.
Thanks to God, the Tarceva is continuing to do its job. For all those taking Tarceva, Cathy started Tarceva back in Feb. 2009 after seeing growth and spread of cancer on Alimta and Avastin. At that time the doctors were not exactly full of hope. 1st scan showed dramatic improvement and all scans since have been stable! It has been 8 months now and all continues well. For those who don't know, Cathy is 35, non smoker diag. stage 4 NSCLC in June of 08. The Tarceva can give problems with rash etc...but try and stay with it as it has been great for Cathy!
Love to all and Thanks to God!

Bill & Cathy

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By cuddles53
Posted November 2, 2009 at 10:20 pm
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Wonderful news, many say lets do the Happy dance. I will say some prayers for more of these great scans.
God bless Sandy

By bayrealtor
Posted November 2, 2009 at 10:21 pm
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Thanks Sandy and God bless you!

Bill & Cathy

By Marylou1
Posted November 2, 2009 at 10:23 pm
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Bill and Cathy:

Please allow me to be the first to Congratulate both of you and *****************Happy Dance *************** Dancing to my favorite song "Don't Stop Believing." I LOVE Steve Perry (don't tell my husband)

This is wonderful news!! October was a rough month for me with sinus, cold and viral but it's improving and I will fill everyone in as soon as I know more.

C'mon Bill, Take Her out DANCING !!!

Much Love,
Marylou

By misself
Posted November 2, 2009 at 11:31 pm
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Well I can do both.Happy Dance and prayers for many more.AndiB

By tiffmomiff
Posted November 2, 2009 at 11:36 pm
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i really needed to hear this today. thank you so much........SURVIVORS ROCK!

By brooklynda
Posted November 2, 2009 at 11:59 pm
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Dear Cathy and Bill:

What great news! Happy Feet! Happy Feet! Yes!
Congratulations!

Blessings!
Brooklynda

By beckylynn
Posted November 3, 2009 at 12:12 am
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Super Terrific News to start a month of being extra "Thankful" for all good things. I'm so happy for Cathy.
Tks for sharing!
Becky :)

By momshere
Posted November 3, 2009 at 9:25 am
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Yeah for Cathy .... Yeah for Tarceva...Michele is also on Tarceva and we wait anxiously after each scan...so far so good....
Cathy is an inspiration to all who are fighting this disease.
I agree with Marylou...take her out and celebrate!!!

Donna Lee...Michele's mom

By jazzbo
Posted November 3, 2009 at 9:31 am
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Hi Bill and Cathy, She's home again! Hooray for Bill. I am so pleased to hear of Cathy's wonderful news. I know Cathy you didn't know Bill has been home pining for you since you left him, poor guy. He is the best is all I can say. I hope your visit home was wonderful.
God bless you guys and keep the love alive we all need more of both on here, John

By Braided
Posted November 3, 2009 at 9:49 am
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Congrats Cathys and keep us update.
My wife is nscls also taking Tarceva 150mg/daily since June 2009 and so far so good.
Do you have side effect of losing appetite? my wife does and we're struggling to find the foods that she likes to eat. Some suggests Megace (Cheryl in this web) and we still wonder should or should not. Oncologist seems not knowing well about nutritions so we love to learn from you all out there..
Thanks.

By PattyLynn
Posted November 3, 2009 at 10:49 am
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Fantastic news!! A great way to start out in November - Lung Cancer Awareness month - with a great report from a survivor! Keep on kickin butt! I am also on Tarceva and had a great report last week. Tarceva rocks!!!! Pat

By bayrealtor
Posted November 3, 2009 at 11:17 am
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Cathy has not had a loss of appetite, actually, other than a rash that she still has on her face, she deals well with thte Tarceva. Everyone is different and we have to find ways to best deal with things. Lots of good advice here, just look up tarceva.

Love to all and God Bless.
PS: John, yes my friend you are right I am so happy to have her back here and find I don't even miss falling asleep with the TV on and eating chips and other junk food till 1 in the morning...."well, maybe a little!"

By Alisa
Posted November 3, 2009 at 11:35 am
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That is great news!!!!!

By Marg
Posted November 3, 2009 at 12:25 pm
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Bill and Cathy,
I'm so happy for you. OK, I'm also really jealous, but mostly happy for you.

By debra1
Posted November 3, 2009 at 12:58 pm
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Congrats to Kathy! It is Happy Dance time!!!!!!!!!!!

Marg- I am still planning on Happy Dance coming for Mike and it is ok to be jealous.

By Feenixx
Posted November 3, 2009 at 1:04 pm
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Happy news indeed! Congrats to you both!!

By pattyp1
Posted November 3, 2009 at 1:06 pm
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yay for you two!!!
may we all share in many more happy dances with you!!!!
many hugs
Pat

By frenchy
Posted November 4, 2009 at 7:28 am
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That is great news, so happy for you both.

By Barbell
Posted November 4, 2009 at 10:42 am
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Wonderful news. I am so happy for you both. Keep up the good work. Many prayers and good wishes for you. Love, Judy

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