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

[Believe51]

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

[StephN]

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"!)

[Faith in Him]

Maire,

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

much love,
Tonya

[schoolteacher]

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

[Yorkiegirl]

Marie this is WONDERFUL NEW'S for Ed.

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

[lilyecuadorian]

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

[Sheila]

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!!!!!

[Joe]

ED,

Way to go ! !

Christine and Joe

[hutchibk]

Hallelujah Ed and Marie! Keep up the good work!

[IRENE FROM TAMPA]

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

[Karen W]

This is just the best news!! Congratulations.

Karen

[caya]

Marie,

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

all the best
caya

[Patty F]

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

[chrisy]

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

Thanks for bringing us all a BIG SMILE today.

Much love
Chris

[Audrey]

Congratulations to you both on this wonderful news!

[Patb]

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

[SoCalGal]

Way to fight Ed! (and Marie)
xo Flori

[duga35]

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

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

[Margerie]

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

[Liz J.]

Dear Marie & Ed,

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

Sincerely,
Liz J.

[Joan M]

Marie,

Great news about Ed scan!

Joan

[lexigirl]

Terrific news Marie!! I am so happy that Ed is doing well!! NED is just around the corner!!

Lexi

[WomanofSteel]

Thia is fantastic news! I am very happy for the both of you. Will keep the prayers coming your way!

[Bill]

Marie, that is just such wonderful news! You tell Ed, the Mighty Oak, to keep on rollin' ! Love, Bill

[Barbara H.]

What wonderful news at the beginning of spring. We hope to keep hearing good news.
Best wishes,
Barbara H.

[Becky]

Dear Marie

I am thrilled with Ed's results and I am so happy for you. Relax alittle now. I think caregivers need extra special hugs and I am sending one your way.

[nitewind]

Marie, this is the best news I've heard in a long time. I'm so happy that I'm in tears! Keep that good news coming.
Hugs to you and Ed

[sassy]

Marie and Ed,

Wonderful news! Come on NED!

[LOPSIDED]

Mighty Oak & Believe

You Are Both A Great Inspiration To Me. Thank You For Sharing Your Journey With Us------You Give Me Hope.

[kareneg]

AMEN!!!!!!!!! This is the best news I have herd in a long time. It gives me so much hope! Way to go Ed!!!!!!!!! I love you all.

[tousled1]

That's wonderful news! Looks like the Mighty Oak found a treatment plan that works for him. He so deserves it.

[Mary Jo]

Wonderful, wonderful news.

[MJo]

You two are amazing fighters and good examples for us all.

[tricia keegan]

Marie this is the news we 've all been hoping for for both of you...congrats to Ed for being such a fighter through all this and to you for all your care and understanding. Fingers now crossed for the brain scan!!

[juanita]

I am so happy for both of you! Prayers that things continue going good!

[Unregistered]

Marie and Ed,
Rejoice in the good times, forget the bad, and always move forward.
This has become my mantra and I hope to always stay this way.
My very best wishes for you 2 as you celebrate a mightly victory against this shameless disease.
Emelie

[TSund]

Keep it running Marie. Best wishes for the 7th.

[Joanne S]

Dear God, Thank you so much! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/15/15_10_6.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788MNUS) I thank you and pray to you for Ed's continued healing and wellness, and I pray the same for all the wonerful, caring people connected to this site with BC! And please Lord, we pray for your miracles to find better treatments and cures for Cancer! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_10.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788MNUS) Amen.


I can't contain http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_17_1.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788MNUS) my tears of joy! I'm absolutely touched and delighted to hear more positive news for Mighty! Praise the Lord! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/17/17_1_28.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788MNUS)

Big Hugs Ed and Marie!
Joanne

[kimber]

Marie and Ed - I AM SO HAPPY I CRIED!!!!!! What a great day I am having because of this news!

Keep kickin some ass Ed! And you Marie, keep standing by your man. Love to you both!
-kim

[Ruth]

AWESOME News!

[Believe51]

I still cannot believe this is finally happening for Ed even though he has strived for these results for so very long. NED is around the corner for the big guy, I really feel this. I am sure we will be afraid as that time comes nearer but we beg to be insecure!! My doctor has assured him that his body needs a holiday, nothing but pain meds. Let's face it, third treatment regime, last one being a total of 12 A/C's!! Makes even my stomach turn. He also promises us to keep a steady eye on his health since he realizes after all this treatment and stubborn bone mets, NED will be something we must adjust to.

Thankfully for us we have you all here to guide us into NED, to ease our minds, to help us with that adjustment. We would not know how to handle this disease without all your help. You have been such an important part of our journey. We are honored to call you our very Special Angels, you are spectacular examples of what I view as a Warrior.

Thanks Again, Forever Indebited>>Believe51

PS: Thanks Ruth for the words of that song. You guys are always thinking of us here in 'Lil Rhody!!

[schoolteacher]

Marie,

I am so happy for you.

Amelia