Waiting for the scan results
 

Just waiting for my 3 months PET/CT scan results. I have been on Herceptin and Tykerb since 10 months and scans have been clear every 3 months. I am praying and hoping for the same results but my Her2 serum shot up by 5 points this time while all other markers are stable. I am really worried. I just started working after a long break. Please keep me in your prayers and thoughts.

Thanks,
Julie

I'm here with ya Julie2

I think things will be ok...especially since all your PET/CT's have been good...& add to that your markers have been fine. I am sending lots of positive thoughts & prayers your way. Hang in there & let us know what you find out. The waiting part is the hardest.

Chelee

Dear Julie2 -
My strong thoughts for clean scans coming your way. You mention that your Her2serum "shot up" by 5 points, but did not say what the numbers were - from what to what?

My Her2 serum went up from 7 to 8.2 (March 2009) and my test this month is back down to 7.2. So you see for some reason it can be within a close range time after time and then change one time before going back to your "normal."

Hi Julie,

Adding my prayers for clean PET/CT scan results and your worries being put to rest.

hugs,
shobha

Steph,

Her2 serum went from 10.6 to 15.7 in a month time. That is what making me worried. My scans were good when it was 10.3. My CA27.29 is 7.9 (This marker is not at all reliable for me) and CEA is <0.5. I will come to know the scan results on Friday. Just crossing my fingers and praying.

Julie

I'm crossing fingers and toes for you. May the increase be caused by something totally unrelated and may the scans be scantastic!

You've been doing well so far. Most aggressive cancers recur within the first two years. After that, your odds are much better. Or so I've been told by my onc. You are almost 5 years out from diagnosis so your odds are a lot better than they were at first.

Breathe in, breathe out, slowly. There's a breathing technique that might help lower your anxiety level. Breathe in through your nose, counting to 4. Then hold your breath for 7 seconds. Exhale slowly counting to 8. Repeat 4 times.

Hugs

Jacqueline

Hi from Adriana
 

Julie; Glad to hear from you!

You are going to be just fine.

Sending positive vibes your way.


Love,

Adriana

Julie2,

I hope and pray that you will get a good report. It's hard not to be anxious when the Her2 serum gets higher (even by just 5 points). Take a look at the 'long-time survivor' thread while waiting - it will make you feel better. Many brave women have made it, you can too.

Praying that you get good results on your scan.

Sending you hugs and prayers from California. I'll be thinking of you on Friday.

Hugs,
Lexi