DW update -- CT scans are in

[Steve H.]

She talked to her oncologist yesterday afternoon. The CT scan (I thought it was an MRI, but I guess it wasn't) showed him that the largest mass, which pre-chemo was about 5 1/2 - 6 cm is now about 2 cm. So, it's not completely gone, but it's drastically shrunk. And the other smaller masses seem to be gone, so that's all that's left.

He wants her to get a PET-scan and then talk to him and the radiation oncologist to determine a radiation schedule. We've heard everything from 2 weeks to 5 weeks mentioned (radiation therapy is once a day, Mon.-Fri.), so we don't know how long they plan on making the treatment for. The key, obviously, is ensuring that the mass is completely gone and that it never, ever comes back again.

 

[grinningghost]

Sounds like a positive report Steve. Give her a {{{hug}}} and tell her we're all still waiting for that final "no more anything" report.

 

[debster812]

Smaller is better, and gone is even better than that.

I know you guys were hoping for there to be NOTHING, but this is still looking pretty good.

Keep up the good fight, and best wishes to you all.

 

[WDWLVR]

Steve,

I know you were both hoping it would all be gone, but this looks very positive. If they can get it all with the radiation it is worth it. Please give her my best and let her know that you and she are in my prayers for a 100% recovery!

 

[Towncrier]

The PET scan will give the best picture of what (if anything) remains to be treated. Thanks for the update. We're still praying for a complete and total cure. The offer still stands. If you need anything, let me know.

 

[Baboo]

Sounds like pretty good news Steve. I'm glad that the chemo made as much of a difference as it did. I'm sure that the radiation will finish the job, and she'll be cancer free. {{{HUGS}}} and prayers for all of you!

 

[Steve H.]

Thanks John.

Ironically, Nicole will likely have her PET scan done in the same place where her brother just recently (e.g. last week) got a job as a Network Specialist.

 

[snoopy]

Sounds encouraging Steve.

Keep us posted.

 

[oldkicker]

Continued best wishes!

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Hugs to you both.. I am keeping her in my thoughts and prayers... hopefully.. we will get good news after the radiation..

 

[wdwnutze]

Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Denine]

Hopefully the radiation will get the rest!

 

[catsrule]

Sounds like good news, Steve. My thoughts continue to be with you and Nicole.

 

[BWVDenise]

Continued best wishes for a completely cancer-free report!! Almost there!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Continued good wishes and prayer, Steve, for Nicole. Thanks for the updates.

 

[Tinkbell]

Sounds like a positive report. My prayers will continue for complete recovery. ((HUGS)) to you both.

 

[cgcw]

Continuing to send prayers. Hoping for a positive outcome.

 

[JAP]

Glad to hear the news Steve! I hope radiation does not last more than 5 weeks. Once that is complete Nicole should be home free!

 

[MickeysMommy]

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and wishes that this is *IT*! God Bless.

 

[December99]

Good news Steve and I can't believe what the size of that tumor was!!! I will continue to keep her, you and the entire family in my prayers. Keep us updated. My guess is she will have probably 31 - 32 days of radiation (they usually do it by days). Hopefully that will be enough to do it!!!! And cool that she might be somewhere that she knows someone that works there - not that that makes a difference by hey!!!