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Post by swimswithtrout on Sept 1, 2021 22:02:32 GMT -8
I had my first follow-up PET scan yesterday, to check the efficacy of my immunotherapy treatments following the diagnosis of the cancer metastasis in my lungs back in April. I was scheduled to meet with my medical oncologist on Friday, but my wife couldn't wait that long and pulled up the report on my patient portal......
Both masses in my lungs are resolved and no new metastasis are visible.
When we were discussing treatment options last fall, my Dr. mentioned the possibility of immunotherapy, but decided on conventional chemo not knowing my cancer would be resistant to it. I was also somewhat skeptical of trying it vs good old fashioned chemo. Now in hindsight, I wish we'd gone with it from the start.
It is just amazing how quickly cancer treatments are evolving.
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Post by Travis on Sept 1, 2021 23:55:33 GMT -8
I don't know much about this, but I sure know that sounds like good news to me.
Good to hear it!
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Sept 2, 2021 4:30:20 GMT -8
Great news!
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Post by graywolf on Sept 2, 2021 4:52:18 GMT -8
Sounds like good news swt.
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Post by trinity on Sept 2, 2021 5:21:20 GMT -8
Thanks for the update and the great news!
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Post by Hungry Jack on Sept 2, 2021 5:21:26 GMT -8
Great news SWT!
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Post by bradmacmt on Sept 2, 2021 5:33:32 GMT -8
Yes! Thank you for the update, I've been wondering.
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Post by rebeccad on Sept 2, 2021 8:26:54 GMT -8
Thanks for the update, and glad it’s good news.
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Post by paula53 on Sept 2, 2021 9:27:15 GMT -8
Wonderful news SWT.
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Post by panatomicx on Sept 2, 2021 16:10:01 GMT -8
So happy to hear!
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Post by zeke on Sept 2, 2021 16:34:07 GMT -8
I 've had you and yours in my thoughts for some time now. Glad things are looking up.
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Post by autumnmist on Sept 2, 2021 16:42:31 GMT -8
That must be such a great relief! I'm glad for you and your wife that you have such good news.
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Post by gabby on Sept 2, 2021 19:50:23 GMT -8
I had been looking for an update for a while. I'm happy to hear this. I get a reminder every time I look at my photos on my phone. (There are 3 photos in "SWT" right below my CDC vaccination record.)  |
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Post by BigLoad on Sept 2, 2021 20:01:14 GMT -8
Congratulations on your progress and best wishes for continued good outcomes!
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Post by hikerjer on Sept 3, 2021 8:41:45 GMT -8
Thanks for the update. That certainly sounds encouraging. Hang in there. We’re all pulling for you.
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