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REB
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Location: Houston, Texas
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 Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject: Third PET scan results |
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I got my 3rd PET scan results back. I was a little worried about this one. This was my first PET scan since I finished chemo. If they found anything it would mean the 6 months of chemo didn't work and that it was a Stage IV instead of a stage III. And if 6 months of chemo didn't help it, I knew my survival chances would be low.
The scan could not find any cancer. Whew! I am relived. I have my next scan in October, when it will be a year since they removed the tumor from my body.
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10/01/07 - Removal of Stage III Colon Cancer Tumor and Temporary Colostomy
Started Chemotherapy 11-07-07 - FOLFOX regimen - 5-FU (5 Flurouracil) and leucovorin, oxaliplatin. Also Avastin
Last Chemo treatment 04-09-08, Colostomy Reversal 04-28-08 Age:41
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sheila
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: Third PET scan results |
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 thats wonderfull news! Im happy for you. |
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DulcimerGal
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Location: Virginia
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: Third PET scan results |
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REB,
This is so terrific to hear - I'm so happy for you - I know your wife and family must be really relieved too, what a huge weight lifted from your shoulders!
I bet it just makes you feel like you're getting your future back!
Cheers
DulcimerGal
PS - I have been really sick and back in the hospital - will post more when I get a bit more energy...
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Rectal Cancer diagnosed Valentines Day 2008
Finished 6 weeks of radiation and chemo 4/23/08
Surgery to remove tumor - June 18th 2008
Colostomy Reversal August 20th 2008
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REB
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| Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: Third PET scan results |
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Thank's y'all 
DulcimerGal, I hope you feel better.
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10/01/07 - Removal of Stage III Colon Cancer Tumor and Temporary Colostomy
Started Chemotherapy 11-07-07 - FOLFOX regimen - 5-FU (5 Flurouracil) and leucovorin, oxaliplatin. Also Avastin
Last Chemo treatment 04-09-08, Colostomy Reversal 04-28-08 Age:41 |
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