Wow, Omg, Faint...

[hutchibk]

My Onc's nurse just called 3 minutes ago. Long story short, I had my 6 month PET/CT yesterday. OMG. It is 100% clear of ANYTHING. No activity in the torso anywhere, bone met in neck at C3 has no activity and no sign of previous brain mets activity. I mean ALL CLEAR. At least as far and deep as a PET can tell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to go faint now and then send my deepest, most spiritual prayers of gratitude to the Tykerb/Xeloda God!

See you after I come to.

[mts]

That is tremendous news !!!! Congrats !

Maria

[Mary Jo]

Oh my gosh Brenda..........................PRAISE THE LORD IN HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am ABSOLUTELY thrilled for you. I can only imagine how happy and joyful you are. I can only imagine the tears that fall from your eyes as you kneel and thank the Lord for this wonderful news.

A cyber hug (wish it could be the real thing) from me to you.

Mary Jo

[Gerri]

Brenda,

That is FANTASTIC news!!!! I am so happy for you. This news gives so much hope to others.

ROCK ON!!

All my best,

[lilyecuadorian]

OMG Fantastico , increible , bello ....I'm so so Happy I think there is a Hope ..right ? I wish I can hug you ....but anyways I send you a cyber-hug ...

[Carolyns]

Brenda,

YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!! Time to celebrate once you pick yourself up off of the floor and start walking on air!

All of the best to you. ENJOY!

Carolyn

[Margerie]

T/X T/X T/X !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so happy for you Brenda!! Pinch yourself because you are awake girl!!!

[Hopeful]

Way to keep the good news coming! Congrats!

Hopeful

[caya]

Brenda -

WOW!! This is amazing, fantastic news - I am thrilled for you - and hoping that you have picked yourself up off the floor now so you can read all the posts wishing you major congratulations...

This is so encouraging for others.

all the best
caya

[KRISS]

What wonderful news Brenda! It is great to hear there is a light for some of us. Go out and celebrate!

[Believe51]

I am speachless for you Lovey, you Tykerb Tiger. As you know speachless is not a word I use much because very rarely am I without words. You go girl!! I am so proud of you and the fight you have endured and honored that you are my friend. I have prayed for this for you for so long and those prayers have been answered. I got the same chills you had when Ed's MRI results were a miracle in themselves!!>>Believe51

[RhondaH]

that is the most AWESOME news!!! Celebrate.

Rhonda

[PinkGirl]

Are you standing up yet? A huge CONGRATS....that is fabulous news.
I think you should have a whole beer.................

[fullofbeans]

Simply great news. I love hearing about the growth of the NED club!

[Mary Anne in TX]

Awesome!
Time for some celebration! That is soooooo good!
ma

[Grace]

Great news Brenda. Congratulations! Next thing is to get Elton John to propose. How did the concert go?

Very happy for you.

[Barbara H.]

I hope you will go out and celebrate. I love this kind of news.
Barbara H.

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

BRENDA! That is the very best news you could receive. I am beyond thrilled for you. HOORAY! Well done. You did it. Hail to you, The Victor. http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/peeps-emt/fun-syn/clips/mother11-biff-cliphttp://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/peeps-emt/fun-syn/clips/mother11-slam-clip and http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/peeps-emt/fun-syn/clips/yeahyou-clip!!!
http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/peeps-emt/congrts/clips/congrats3-title-clipBC SURVIVOR AND THRIVER! Now, listen to the music and DANCE AWAY WITH NED -- for multiple decades to come...

CYBER HUGS AND LOVE FROM ME TO YOU,
Andi

AndiBB@aol.com

[hutchibk]

Grace - the concert/dinner/gala was absolutely spectacular! I cried during all of my favorite Elton songs (as I always do when I see him, I am a dork) and danced during the others. He auctioned off dinner for 12 at one of his three houses (Windsor, UK, Nice, FRA, or Atlanta, GA) - for $150,000.-- Boy do I wish I was rich!! I got to meet the very swell and terribly cute Andy Roddick. Wow. I have always been a fan, but now I am really a big fan.

I wish I could celebrate tonight, but today I am prepping for my colonoscopy tomorrow... hardly "celebration friendly circumstances" LOL!! Oops - gotta run, no pun intended. hahahahah

[Vanessa]

Congratulations on your extremely, fabulous. I know you couldn't be happier and neither can I. I hope you colonoscopy goes as well. Best wishes.

[lexigirl]

Wonderful news!! Thank you Lord!! Fantastic!!

HUgs,
Lexi

[Grace]

Hi Brenda,

Glad the concert was all that you wanted it to be. A bit late now, I guess, but I had that new stuff (just mix with water) for my colonoscopy and according to my husband I lucked out. I don't remember a thing about the actual procedure as it went so smoothly, as I'm sure yours will go. Good luck and, again, delighted for you on this happiest of days.

[Soccermom]

oh Brenda what MARRRVVVELLOUS news!!!!!
Tomorrow you will have your colonoscopy "behind you" (pun intended) and can celebrate with something other than Golytely!???

Yahhooiee for you!
marcia

[KellyA]

Brenda,

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! What terrific news! I am so happy for you- you definitely need to celebrate!

Love, Kelly

[kareneg]

What wonderful news!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you and will keep the prayers coming for a lifetime of great pet scans for you!

[tousled1]

Brenda,

That's fabulous news! Congratulations!

[rinaina]

Congratulations on the fantastic, terrific and wonderful news. So good to hear good news. Continued great health.

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

BUT just how very happy I am to hear this news. The combo IS fantastic and so hopeful for so many.

Will they keep you on it indefinitely?

You keep up the good work girl and stay as funny as you are always.

Hey, I did not know that there was another Elton John fan out there like I am. I love all of his songs.

I had my markers drawn today so we will see how the Tykerb/Avastin is doing after 3 cycles. I am getting ready for the 3-day Susan Komen here in Tampa this week-end. We start training on Thursday and then have the next 3 days of fun/cries/fun/sharing/fun/getting to sleep in tents for 2 nites and then more fun.

Talk to everyone on my return next week.

Stay well

T

[Faith in Him]

Incredible news. Good for you!! Wishing you many, many years with NED.

[hutchibk]

Hi all - thanks so much. Irene... the doc said today that there is no need to fix what is not broken, so since the T/X has done such a tremendous job and I tolerate it so well, then I will stay on it indefinitely at the current dose. I have no problem with that.

[Becky]

Amazing one-two punch. I am so happy for you and happy you banged those brain mets without rads!

Incredible news for an incredible woman.

Cheers

[fauxgypsy]

Wonderful!

Leslie

[Jean]

Brenda,
So thrilled for you! That is the very best gift!
You must go and celebrate tomorrow after your test.

Big Hugs,
Jean

[chrisy]

WOW! That is SO great! Congratulations

[Julie2]

WOW very thrilling news! I am so happy for you. Wish you to continue remain NED forever.

[Bev]

Absolutely great news. I really wish they could come up with a kinder test for the C-spy as I'll be there soon. It's killing me not to do a potty joke. Best wishes, BB

[SoCalGal]

Oh Brenda - I am so happy for your news. Just so very happy! I love modern medicine. YEA! WOW! xoxo Flori

[dhealey]

Brenda,
What wonderful news. You are part of the groundbreaking of new cancer drugs. That is just awesome.! Good luck with you colonoscopy.

[Sheila]

Brenda
That is fantastic news...after the colonoscopy today, you can kick up your heels and really celebrate....you might be 1/4 beer Brenda after all that johnny golytely

[madubois63]

NED!!!!!!!!!!! Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!!

[Esther]

What a great response to the treatment Brenda! Long may you be the T/X queen!!!

[Believe51]

Reminder: Don't forget to save us a seat for NED. We are trying to get there ourselves and I want you to save us a dance too. Love you My 'Lil Tiger!!! Thought about you all night. Yipee!!>>Believe51

[MJo]

Ditto to what everyone says. Thank you for taking away some of the fear of this disease by fighting and winning.

[doh2pa]

Hi Brenda,

Wowowowowow! What fabulous news! I am thrilled for you! This is some amazing stuff we're on!

[kk1]

Brenda;

OH OH SO WONDERFUL!!! FOR YOU AND THE REST OF US

KK1

[hutchibk]

My goal is for this to last forever. However, I realize that no-one can guarantee a miracle, but why not try? Regardless how long term it is, I am relishing in every NED moment...

Marie and Ed - I am sending some of the pixie dust your way - and Donna and Esther and Flori... and to all who are dancing with Tykerb, or who will some day!

[Brenda_D]

Wonderful news! Here's to staying NED forever!

[jones7676]

Brenda, Congratulations on your fabulous news! Hip Hip Hooray! Hope your colonoscopy goes well too!

[TSund]

Brenda,

Such hope you bring.

Thanks and Congrats!

TRS

[Mgarr]

SOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU -- HERE'S TO OUR NED CLUB THAT KEEPS GROWING!!!

[StillHere]

Oh Brenda, I am sorry this is late getting to ya, but I am just catching up. By now you are probably another 5 lbs thinner - if that is possible (my jealousy speaking). Your gut instinct was right on. Give your doc's a hug for supporting your decision to go w/ meds and not WBR for now. Let us know how the colonoscopy went. BRENDA, YOU JUST ROCK GIRLFRIEND!

[sassy]

Congrats Brenda! Goods News keep on coming!

[sassy]

Congrats Brenda! Goods News keep on coming!

[Catherine]

Brenda, Congratulations to you and all the other warriors there out front. You are a doll and I am so happy for you. I have a few Elton John songs drifting thru my old brain.....So, Hello, Yellow Brick Road.......da, da, ta, da,da ta.....

Celebrate every moment, Catherine

[Sherryg683]

What a wonderful feeling it is to be given the news//its all clear. You go celebrate. I use to with chocolate martinis...sherryg

[R.B.]

Congratulations

RB

[jml]

Congratulations!:)
Successful treatment for any one of us is a VICTORY for ALL of US!
Celebrate!
Enjoy!
Rejoice!!

Aloha & God bless~

Jessica

[Patb]

Brenda
Let me add my most heart felt congratulations to the long list!!
Just keep on sailing on the course you are on. Great news.
patb

[MagnoliaforJenny]

I had to read up a bit before I realized what has just happened. A miracle! Yes. There's hope for all!!

[Debra]

Brenda -

THAT IS WONDERFUL NEWS!!! You must be on cloud 9. It doesn't get much better then that especially since we know how sensitive those PET scans are.

Reason for celebration!

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

When I had *my* moment, after radiologist 2 and 3 (independent of one another) told me what they were looking at (in my liver) were not tumors but the dead remains of tumors (necratic tissue), cyst-like and filled w/fluid)... I was stunned. My brain froze. I stuttered, Well. What does that mean? My onc was smiling broadly, but he always did. It means...that you are...in...(long pause) *cautious* remission. I took it. It was the best any one had said of my bc situation. And with each day, it slowly sunk in... I was ecstatic. Every so often Paul would say to be, Let's not get too cocky. I would say, I'm not, I'm grateful with each day, but joyful too. So, Brenda, live each day full of bliss, proud of what you and your body have accomplished and appreciative for your miraculous results! WHAT A BLESSNG! I rejoice with you. What a moment. May it be followed by another 50 years of dancing with NED! With love and thoughts of you beaming... http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/thghts/smile

Andi

[Ceesun]

Great.....THE BEST Love, Cathy aka Ceesun

[anne2]

Well deserved SWEETHEART. Hope it lasts A LONG, LONG, LONGGGGG TIME

[wennydog]

I am so happy for you that I could jump up and down myself. I will keep praying for you and please send positive thoughts out there for Pat as she still suffers a great deal. Donna

[wennydog]

I am so happy for you. Thank you for sharing this good news. We will keep praying for you and please send positive thoughts out there for Pat as she still suffers a great deal.

Donna