My scan results are mixed from last week. MIxed as in they scanned three areas, chest/neck, abdomen,

GregP_WN
GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
edited September 2020 in General Cancer
So the main area of tumor activity has been in the neck on my left side, on the right side which no mention has been made of. The two research doctors keep describing the tumors in my neck as "cystic". Cystic means that the tumor has broken apart into smaller pieces and now each time I have a treatment, he has to find a piece large enough to inject.

So, I guess all in all, it's a good report.

Comments

  • JaneA
    JaneA Member Posts: 335
    edited September 2020
    While the breaking apart might be problematic for the researchers to find a tiny section to inject, it is good news that there is no lymph node involvement. I'm like you - it's a good report.
  • Bug
    Bug Member Posts: 393
    edited September 2020
    That does sound good. Good to hear some good news, too. Hang in there, Greg.
  • Bengal
    Bengal Member Posts: 518
    edited September 2020
    If the tumor has fragmented that means something is happening. To me that is definitely a good thing. Now to just get all those little pieces cleaned up. Hope those other scans are clean. Keeping you in my thoughts. Hope to continue to get good news.
  • legaljen1969
    legaljen1969 Member Posts: 763
    edited September 2020
    Looks like good news- or encouraging news to some degree. I am always happy to see encouraging news from any of you.
  • Teachertina
    Teachertina Member Posts: 205
    edited September 2020
    That sounds like progress to me! Keep it going and good luck!
  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited September 2020
    That's good, Greg! And, I suppose they found tumors nowhere else in your body which is excellent news!
  • po18guy
    po18guy Member Posts: 329
    edited September 2020
    I would tend to think it good news. I have not had a solid tumor cancer. I do know that many of them are far more difficult to address when the tumor mass is larger. It would seem that the smaller segments would be more amenable to therapy - of whatever type

    Qs. Can they perform proton therapy? Is there a chemo drug that your system will tolerate? A clinical trial that will accept such a seasoned veteran?
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited September 2020
    Thanks all. Yes. Me being the eternal optimist, I have to think it's all good. PO, I'm not sure about the proton therapy, there is a new facility built last year. As for other trials, doctors sys there are other options available. So we shall see. One day and one stepp at a time.
  • Lynne-I-Am
    Lynne-I-Am Member Posts: 89
    edited September 2020
    All any of us can do is take it one day at a time but it is so encouraging to get news on some of those days that we can take as a positive step forward. I agree with you and the others that this news was a thumbs up on your progress . Sending you positive vibes and support .
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited September 2020
    It sounds like good news. I hope that your next scans will show even more improvement. Until even the pieces are gone.
  • Kp2018
    Kp2018 Member Posts: 105
    edited September 2020
    Optimism makes it so much easier to bear disease and treatments. I'm so glad these results have contributed to your already optimistic nature.
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited September 2020
    KP, if nothing else, optimism makes getting through anything a whole lot easier.
  • Jayne
    Jayne Member Posts: 134
    edited September 2020
    Sounds like good progress, Greg! Glad the cancer pendulum is swinging in the right direction.
  • andreacha
    andreacha Member Posts: 196
    edited September 2020
    It does sound positive, Greg. It's about time you've had some positivity added to your life. Let's just agree that this is only the first of good things to come for you.