update on Hema
 

After over a year we went out for dinner at a mediterranean Rest last week and she really enjoyed it.
She had her ultra sound and X-Ray yesterday and I collected the reports today
The Ultra sound gives a bit of good news that the lesions in the liver have shrunk in the last 4 months
The XRay report confirms the continuance of the sclerotic lesions in the ribs
She has her appointment with the Onc pn 6th Jan and I am keeping my fingers crossed that the Onc will give some good news
Seasons greetings to all

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Thank you for the update. How nice to have gotten out for dinner together. It's the little things that are special.
Keep the faith.

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I am so glad you and your wife were able to go out and enjoy dinner together in a restaurant. It is wonderful.
May you both have peace, health and joy in 2011.

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That was so wonderful that you were able to go out to a nice dinner together. We all need to do something fun once in awhile. There are many of us who are going to see our onc in January. I hope we all receive good reports. Best Wishes, Mary L

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Thanks for the update and while it's mixed results it's good to know the liver lesions have shrunk and you both got a chance to celebrate.
Sending positive vibes for more good news in Jan!

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I am so happy for you and Hema going out to dinner. I'm wishing Hema continued improvement on shrinking the lesions. Wishing you both a Happy New Year.
Kris...

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Ah, Mediterranean diet - R.B. will be very proud of y'al. :)

Happy Holidays!

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Hi, PBK
So glad you checked in to let us know the good news and that you got out to enjoy a special evening out.
I am also Stage IV, mets to liver...so we have that in common. I get my next scans on 1/28. Remember the treatment is slow and steady. Hang in there.
Does Hema have any pain in the liver area where the lesions are shrinking? I did/do. I use a heating pad which was recommended by one of my nurses and it made a big difference. Where are you located?

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Dear KDR
She had pain.But the Onc advised her to take 2 Pan Ds one in themorning on an empty stomach and one in the afternoon and that seems to work

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Thanks for letting us know how Hemma is doing.

Amelia

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So glad you have had some good news and good times. I too have bone and liver mets and have had them for the last four years. I had good news today too as my tumour markers (Ca 15-3) had dropped substantially since last test in late October. Hope you get more good news from the onc.
Trish

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I am following my last post with the ro the Onc today.He compared the chest X Ray of 27th Dec with the one taken on 10th April and said he could see that the healing process was on.Tykerb and Xeloda to be continued for 2 more months.He gave Hema clearance for travel and she is going to her Mom's for a week's visit

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I am so glad Hema is able to visit her mom.
Since she is taking Tykerb and Xeloda she should be able to take her medications during her trip.
Please tell her to relax and enjoy her time with her mom.