These are computed tomography scans, which virtually slice people up to see what they look like inside, so imagine that you're looking up dp's torso from the bottom up. You can see her spine on the bottom of each scan, so her left lung is on the right side of each scan. The left is the scan from May, and the one on the right is the scan from today. If you click on the photo, the wonders of modern technology will highlight the tumor.
That's right -- it's less than half as large as it used to be, and Dr.s C and B agree that it will probably keep shrinking for awhile. They've scheduled another CT in two months, but for now, we'll let the radiotherapy and dp's mojo do their work.
We're back at the U tomorrow to setup cataract surgeries, and again Friday for the cervical tumor. Dr. C did not want to talk about that, deferring to the gynecological oncologist, but he did say that whatever is going on is not related to the lung cancer. He thought there was no chance that lung cancer would spread to the cervix, and almost no chance that the lung cancer was metastasized from the cervix.
So there ya go. It's the first time I've had a chance to share good news for awhile, and I'm pleased as punch about it. dp is pooped after four different appointments in the same day -- she's crashed on the couch, and I'll probably let her snooze for awhile.
This was a good day.
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At last, some great news! So does that mean that the radiotherapy dp already had will continue to destroy tumor cells? And no more Chemo, at least for now?
Wonderful news! And Nancy, as I understand it, from my life with a friend with a brain tumor, the radiation continues to work. As the cells decide to divide and grow, they die. Kevin and dp can probably explain it better. Love you guys! Katie
*nods*
*does more of the Dance o' Joy*
Our understanding is that the cell division will be impaired for at least another two months, since that's when my next CT is scheduled (12/26/07 at 7am...they don't work the 24th and 25th *shrugs*).
Chemo will depend on what they find with the spot on my cervix tomorrow morning...
And wonderful to see you looking so much more healthy. Great news!!!
nice pics!
*kissing and hugging all concerned with a deep relieving breath and wild abandon*
(well not abandoning respect for those who don't want the kissin and hugging of course)
nancyturtle--i love you. been thinking of you much.
Thanks dd! I'll join you in the kisses and hugs.
This is wonderful. I know how happy you are all feeling. Congradulations
Dennis
Well, well. One for the good guys, and animated tumor-vision to boot! I am particularly relieved that what's on DP's uterus is not related to the lung cancer. My original reaction was that that stuff must be going WILD to travel that far, so this good news trounces that fear.
Divide and die! That might be a good t-shirt.
I will concentrate on healthy karma and any sunny afternoons.
...and, now there's even better news! See today's blog?
I notice that this site will now email you when there's a response to one of your comments. Has anyone tried that??
Yes, that's how I responded to this.
dp, if you want a t-shirt that says "Divide and Die!," just check with my son. He can make you one with whatever you'd like on the shirt. *grin* While he is no longer a working screen-printer, he has a t-shirt press he operates in the basement at his house.
~OregonConnie
I'd buy one! XL.
How about "Divide and Dissipate!" The war/fight metaphors don't sit as well with me... *shrugs*
I'm not sure I have an email or number for Reid and/or Megan (sp?). Can you email me one, OregonConnie?
Make a great rest of the day!
Sorry, divide and dissipate sounds like the republican party to me. Divide and Die is basic and vital. But it's your cancer this time, so you get to choose the t shirt.
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