oh my goodness
 

I am shocked! I just got back from the oncologist to go over scan results for the first time since starting tykerb/xeloda. The doc walked in and said, "you want to see some pictures?" Which she never said before and I don't really like to look at the pictures because it makes it all too real and interferes with my visualizations. I must have looked scared because she said, "they are good and I want you to see." So my sis and best friend and I took a field trip to her office and looked on the computer at the last 2 scans. She explained all I was seeing beautifully and.........50% reduction in tumor burden in liver, lungs look great and ALL liver function tests are......NORMAL for the first time in a looooong time!!!!

I'm still in shock. I said one woman, you Irene, in Florida has been on this for a year and doing well and my onc said, "Why not? Let's think several years and by then there will be another her2 blocker."

So I will turn 40 after all this year and I'm energizing way more than that.

I said when we hugged that she made my whole day and she said I made hers as I'm the first in her practice to be on this combination and for her it is very exciting.

I told her about getting a period and she said, surprisingly, that she felt it was no problem at all because sometimes we treat bc with estrogen and my cells have not seen estrogen for so long that maybe it is helping AND if the estrogen aggravates the cells they will uptake more xeloda and tykerb. So she said since we are monitoring things so closely we will just take it as it comes and it did not worry her at all. And when she is worried it is obvious and her concern is very great and readable.

So I just wanted to share these encouraging results as so many have encouraged me! Thank you so much!

Congratulations.

RB

Joy, I'm thrilled for you!!! What wonderful, wonderful news. You've made MY day too! BIG HUGS :)

<3 Lolly

Joy,

I rather thought from your title that it was good news, and it was. Very happy for you and we all agree with your doctor--there will be plenty of other blockers coming along soon.

Congratulations!

Joy!!
I am so happy for you. This is really great news. I have been following all your posts and I'm glad that this combo is working for you.
Best regards,
Barbara

Oh Joy, you have made my day!!!!! I am thrilled for you. My onc said the same thing about being on this for a long time (years?? I didn't think I had years - what a glorious word - YEARS!!!!) This is the first time I have felt any measure of HOPE in 2 years since my initial mets. We are on the cusp of something very big and wonderful. Congratulations! What are you doing to celebrate?

Donna

Joy!!!

This is GREAT news! I am so happy for you. Thank you for sharing!

Love, Hope, and Peace,

Carolyn

Joy to the world. Ever since I came to this site, I have been following your well-being. I remember well I wrote you about your nice picture. This time my congratulation is much more important -- your health. Enjoy life and have many years to follow. Best wishes.

Joy you brought joy to this site with your news. I'm soooooooooooooooo happy for you.

Joy!!!

Yippee!!! That is such great news! I am smiling!! Yes!! I am so happy that you received such terrific news!

Lexi

Oh Joy! I am so happy for you!! What terrific news! I hope that you have been able to celebrate with your friends and family! I think of you often and hope that you continue to have success on this combination for a very very long time.

Love, Kelly

Unbelieveably GREAT News!!!!! So very happy for you!
ma

Joy, that is such good news. I am so happy for you.
Christine

Oh Joy,

I am so happy for you!!!!!! That is fantastic news, I'm so glad to hear you've responded so well and so quickly. I agree with your onc - lets start with 4 years on this one, okay?

Enjoy!

Joy,

That's wonderful news! Guess you found the magic combo!

I am so happy!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!! Here is to many many more great scans. Relax and do something nice for yourself you deserve it.

Great news Joy. Wishing you nothing but the best news from now on.
patb

yippie skippie! Great news Joy - thanks for sharing!