1- the left lung tumor (thought to be the original) went from around 6.4 cm by 1.5 cm to sm areas that can't be measured.
2- the right lung tumor went from 5.5 cm by 5 cm to 1.9 cm by 1.7 cm
3- the adrenal gland tumor went from 3.1 cm by 3 cm to 2.3 cm by 1.8 cm
We could not see the kidney tumors or the brain tumor on the scan. The Nurse Practitioner said we'll assume the kidneys are responding as well. The brain doesn't get as much of the chemo, but we will only check it if there are symptoms.
A big sigh . We are half way through chemo and Dave has done such a great job. My new nickname for Dave is CW, which stands for CANCER WARRIOR. All of you surrounding us with your love, positive thoughts and prayers are so appreciated. Now being a nurse I have to say, we are not out of the woods. The side effects can get severe and we may get to a standstill. BUT WE WILL NOT SURRENDER!
Pictures (left to right) Dave just after chemo; CT scans (left is new CT of right lung mass, right is CT from ER in July)
HALLELUIAH!!! Tears are pourin down! I'm SO happy for you--this is GREAT news!! Keep hangin in and fighting, CW!!!!
ReplyDeleteI seriously feel it in my bones, Dave....you are going to beat this.
ReplyDeletethanks Mimi... we are so happy for your support... for everyone's support.
ReplyDeleteDear Joni gave me the good news post book club last night...so, so happy for this really mahvelous turn of events. Keep it up, WagMaster General!! The hats are all so very groovy, I just love 'em all. The black flat takes it, though. Love, Kay
ReplyDeleteDave and Lee, I am so happy for you both! This is awesome news. You truly have come a long way in such a short time! Love to both of you!.... Julie
ReplyDeleteDKM, ECH as i post this quick comment i have the biggest smile in the world! OUTSTANDING news. Much love as you both know.
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Happy dance time. This is GREAT news. So excited for you Dave! Lee, I think you should be called CWW, Cancer Warrior Wife. Love to you both. Liz
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You guys... oh wow. oh, fucking, wow. There's a reason this is happening. This is beautiful. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
There's a reason. I'm not going to go down the road of any particular belief, but I believe there are reasons that things happen.
You fighter. You rockin'fighter.
All my love to you both...
Channelin' the light and sending it your way.
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Wonderful news! Thanks so much for keeping this blog, Lee.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is really, really fantastic news. Getting the new drug through the study was wonderful luck. May the force be with you!
ReplyDeleteLee and Dave, Even though we are over 500 miles away, our hearts are heavy with sadness but hope that this finds you in good spirits. Hope to see you on the 24th!!!! We're praying for you guys...
ReplyDeleteThank you Rob And Karen. And all, much love!
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