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Mid-way CT Scan Results

By SCLCFighter
Posted July 2, 2009 at 5:23 pm · 8 replies
In Small cell lung cancer
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I got back the results of my scan today and mets to liver has improved considerably in numbers and size, while the 3 tumers in the chest have also been reduced in size, one of which, went from 5cm to 1.2 cm. Most importantly, no new areas found thus far, which is my biggest fear when waiting for the results. So over all I am happy with the results since I still have another 3 rounds to go, but I will reserve any happy dances until the 6 rounds are completed as we all know, this beast can do a 180 on you in a second :)

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By debra1
Posted July 2, 2009 at 5:53 pm
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I will do the happy dance for you. Anytime shrinking happening with SCLC, that is positive!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mine just kept skrinking until you could not see it.. Positive thoughts, I know this beast can change but I think that is great news and deserves some dances.
Have a great holiday weekend.

By dawne1872
Posted July 2, 2009 at 5:59 pm
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WOW! that is great news!! congrats! My dad has the same thing and is going through chemo! we go on the 13th for his scan! I am very happy for u!!

By SCLCFighter
Posted July 2, 2009 at 6:20 pm
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Thanks for the replies and your right. So, since you talked me into it, I'm gonna do a happy dance and have a cold adult beverage (Margarita) :)) I hope everyone has an awesome weekend.

By sheilake
Posted July 2, 2009 at 6:32 pm
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Wonderful news!!!!! Three more rounds and you will be NED!

Independence Day may have a whole new meaning for you!

Best wishes,
Sheila

By Marylou1
Posted July 2, 2009 at 6:36 pm
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Wow, My Second happy dance of the day !! ***********Happy dancing around my new kitchen*******
YES, that shrinkage is Grreaattt. Keep on shrinking.
Much Love,
Marylou

By kq182
Posted July 2, 2009 at 6:43 pm
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Hi, that is wonderful news, Shrinkage is always a good thing!!! May you continue to shrink those tumors, enjoy the 4th, CELEBRATE!!! Karen

By SCLCFighter
Posted July 2, 2009 at 10:13 pm
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thanks for all the support and positive words of encouragement. I hope and pray that everyone has positive results. Its tough sometimes, as in today, I feel like I've been hit by a truck due to bone pain, but living is what its about regardless of what I have to endure. I love this site and love everyone on here, here's to us :)

By 8wall
Posted July 3, 2009 at 7:19 am
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SCLC Fighter
Great stuff! what chemo's are you on?..
Thats great news..you should be real pleased..I hope the treatments work ok with you too..Your right also about 180's ..but still be postive..after my first line of 5 chemos (was all I could handle) it started growing again after 2 months..well ,my second line treatment is shrinking it very nicely again,plus it's been (knock on wood)
much more agreable on me.. I felt well enough to actually play 9 holes of golf on Fathers day with my wife and 2 boys!!!I Never thought I would play again!..so like you said there are 180's but by keeping positive we can knock this small cell cancer out for a while yet and get the 180's goin our way!I'm pullin for ya.keep it up..sometimes it's no fun but the fights worth it..never give up.
Dan

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