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murielm99

(30,730 posts)
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 04:53 PM Mar 2023

Back after looking at the scan results.

The tumor is the same size, but it is probably dead tissue. It has not grown. The doc says everything is satisfactory. My body may discard what is left in my lung.

I will have another scan in June.

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Back after looking at the scan results. (Original Post) murielm99 Mar 2023 OP
Wonderful news. Hope22 Mar 2023 #1
Ty for sharing your great news! SheltieLover Mar 2023 #2
Yay!!! Karadeniz Mar 2023 #3
It's going well, then. That is great news, murielm99. brer cat Mar 2023 #4
2 thumbs up!! /nt bucolic_frolic Mar 2023 #5
Very good news---for you and for all here who, like me, value your common sense. nt Atticus Mar 2023 #6
Thank you, Atticus. murielm99 Mar 2023 #8
Good news! cilla4progress Mar 2023 #7
Sounds like wonderful news. LoisB Mar 2023 #9
This sounds good, Murielm99! Scrivener7 Mar 2023 #10
Bravo! WheelWalker Mar 2023 #11
Yay! femmedem Mar 2023 #12
Great news, murielm99 gademocrat7 Mar 2023 #13
Good news, sweetie. sheshe2 Mar 2023 #14
Yay! Good news. 1WorldHope Mar 2023 #15
Yes, big fun. murielm99 Mar 2023 #29
Awesome news, murielm99! Enjoy having a clear mind. judesedit Mar 2023 #16
That sounds promising! woodsprite Mar 2023 #17
Thanks for the update - ESPECIALLY when it's good news! calimary Mar 2023 #18
I'm glad that you received some good news going into the weekend. TexasTowelie Mar 2023 #19
Good on ya, Muriel!🤷‍♀️💕 Cha Mar 2023 #20
So good to hear that kind of news! Scalded Nun Mar 2023 #21
Congrats! MLAA Mar 2023 #22
Wonderful news! Owl Mar 2023 #23
Great News! Breathe..... Fla Dem Mar 2023 #24
There is nothing like getting that post treatment scan and having it come back negative! flashman13 Mar 2023 #25
Awesome! Butterflylady Mar 2023 #26
Great news. TdeV Mar 2023 #27
It is dead, Fred! Aussie105 Mar 2023 #28
murielm99, kicking cancer ass Skittles Mar 2023 #30

Scrivener7

(50,935 posts)
10. This sounds good, Murielm99!
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 05:24 PM
Mar 2023

Looking forward to hearing more good news in June.

You keep plugging. You've got this!

1WorldHope

(684 posts)
15. Yay! Good news.
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 05:52 PM
Mar 2023

I'm curious if you had a cancerous tumor? Bc my husband has just been told he has lung cancer. He has only heard the basics on treatment options. Radiation, surgery or chemo. The surgery of removing a lobe of the lung sounds so disabling. Radiation doesn't bother him, but he isn't likely to accept chemo. He is also considering doing nothing.
I'm so happy for you. I've had breast cancer, husband has already had bladder and prostate cancer. Got through those ok. We are having some fun now, aren't we?

murielm99

(30,730 posts)
29. Yes, big fun.
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 09:09 PM
Mar 2023

My tumor was stage 1 cancer. It would have grown and metastasized if not treated. It was early enough that five strong doses of radiation could work. Stereotactic radiation can be 90% effective. It may not be the right treatment for him. Try radiation first. That is what my oncologist recommended. I would have surgery, but not a total lobectomy if this does not work. I am 74. I hope any decision like that is far down the road.

woodsprite

(11,910 posts)
17. That sounds promising!
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 06:27 PM
Mar 2023

My onco said that no growth is still a good sign. It took 3 scans (so about 8 mo) for my dr to say that my inoperable enlarged lymph node they were watching was 'reactive' to my most recent rad treatment and not a spread.

Holding you up in my heart and prayers!

calimary

(81,192 posts)
18. Thanks for the update - ESPECIALLY when it's good news!
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 06:33 PM
Mar 2023

Great to hear! Thanks for letting us know. Cuz you know we’re gonna worry.

TexasTowelie

(112,071 posts)
19. I'm glad that you received some good news going into the weekend.
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 06:47 PM
Mar 2023

Please take care of yourself and know that you have friends here that care about you.

flashman13

(661 posts)
25. There is nothing like getting that post treatment scan and having it come back negative!
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 08:01 PM
Mar 2023

Waiting a week for the results is hell.

Aussie105

(5,369 posts)
28. It is dead, Fred!
Fri Mar 17, 2023, 09:09 PM
Mar 2023

Good news indeed.

Wife has regular scans for the same reason.
Originally picked up accidentally on a scan for pneumonia. Cloudy scan, and oops, what is that spot?
She considers herself lucky.

Same for her, no change in size - moved to 6 monthly scans.

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