~Mighty Oak's Petscan Results~4/1/08 UPDATE
 

My Sweet Nurse Advocate, Nancy called last night at 7:50 pm. She always waits until she is about to leave to give us news we would not get this quickly without her. A quote from Nancy:

"Petscan showed overall improvement in all bones, with no more progression."

Ed got rid of the initial Inflammatory rash with the first treatments and they never returned, we watch this area (chest wall) very well and are thankful they remain at bay. These bones however, have proven to be very stubborn to maintain and this is the best news pertaining to them that we have received since the start of this journey. This news is what we have been waiting for and I pray there is more just like it!!

Although he is not considered 'NED' yet his tumor markers are still declining in the right direction. Heart is healthy enough to carry him into his 8th A/C treatment (4 to go). He feels that this chemotherapy is still working for him. Ed feels like the top of his game and that this may be the treatment choice we searched for.

April 7th is his Brain MRI and we are still asking for those prayers to remain with his name on them.

We are almost there Friends, we are almost dancing with NED surrounded by jasmine and honeysuckle. They will both be in season when we get the 'all clear' (how is that for timing??)!!

For now, Ed and I wish we have instilled some more HOPE in the eyes of Breast Cancer for all you wonderful souls!!>>Love to Everyone>>Believe51

Hallelujia!
 

This message put SO MUCH JOY in my day!!
Ed is the POSTER MAN and we always knew it would come to pass.

Could not have heard better news, as I sit waiting for my window washers to arrive. Oh - we also have some sun today so they will be able to see what they are doing! (That is not an "April fools"!)

Maire,

This absolutely made my day. I am so happy for you and Ed. I'll keep the prayers coming.

much love,
Tonya

Marie,

I am so happy for you and Mighty Oak. I thought about you two yesterday. I have a MRI on the 7th too. I then have a PET scan on the 10th to see how the chemo has affected my tumors. Please say a pray for me also. You have just offered me some encouragement. I also have a place on my spine.

Amelia

Marie this is WONDERFUL NEW'S for Ed.

Prayers will continue for him. Praying his Brain MRI will be just fine.

it just a GREAT thing to read this post .....
soon you are going to be in a "real monster club NED " lol

Marie
I am OVERJOYED with Ed's good news.....you are so much a part of him seeking all he needs...he is a lucky man to have you as his Florence Nightengale!!!!!

ED,

Way to go ! !

Christine and Joe

Hallelujah Ed and Marie! Keep up the good work!

A Great Big Hurray
 

for the MIGHTY OAK and his little acorn (but big at heart)

Marie, I am so happy for Ed you just don't know. This is great news and know Ed will keep going in the right direction.

Keep up the good work ED

This is just the best news!! Congratulations.

Karen

Marie,

Thanks for posting this good news, as I always say - WE LOVE TO HEAR GOOD NEWS!!

all the best
caya

Marie
That is WONDERFUL NEWS. I am so happy for both of you.

Yay
 

Marie,
that is SO thrilling. If I could spell Hallelujia I would!

Thanks for bringing us all a BIG SMILE today.

Much love
Chris

Congratulations to you both on this wonderful news!

Great news to hear. Will be sending healing thoughts your way and for
the next test.
patb

Way to fight Ed! (and Marie)
xo Flori

This is the best news that I've heard in quite some time!!!

I'm so happy for the both of you!!!!!!!

I am so thrilled for you both!! Keep up the good work and hug that big oak of yours :)

God Bless
 

Dear Marie & Ed,

Thank God for the good report. Will be thinking of you and sending prayers for the 7th.

Sincerely,
Liz J.