How about a little good news for a change?

[gah_70]

I hesitated to post because so many are not getting good reports lately.  But, maybe by posting some good news, in its own way, it can spread a little hope.

I got my CA 125 results yesterday.  Unbelievable, but my CA 125 went from 246 to 66 in ONE MONTH!!  I can only assume Aromasin is doing the trick.  I also know my lungs are pretty much back to normal, so that helps, too.  I also had a bone scan on Tuesday because my local Onc suspected bone mets because of all the pain I've been having.  Got the results back from that, and it was negative for mets.  I do have a bit of spine degeneration that's still within normal limits, scoliosis, and arthritis in my knees and ankles.  But the important part is no mets!  The pain is likely caused by Aromasin, but if it is working that well for me, I'll deal with the pain as well as I can.  

Thank you ladies who posted kind notes to me.  I wasn't even thinking about my CA 125 because I've pretty much given up on my local Onc since I've been going to MD Anderson in Houston.  I didn't even know he ran a CA125 last week.  So when the nurse called and told me, you could have knocked me out of my chair with a feather!  In two weeks, I will hit my 3 year anniversary of being diagnosed.  Two more years, and I'm no longer a statistic.  This has been an interesting ride, and I'm sure there is more to come.  

It's my prayer that Donna, Linda, Ronni, Jan, Chris, Sharon, Rhonda, Teresa, Leslee, Dustinsmom, and anyone else who hasn't gotten good news lately that I may have missed will start hearing those postive words very soon.  I am also thinking about Tasha and Sherrygail as they start treatment later today (it's after midnight where I am).    

Thanks for always being here for me.  I love you all and knowing you are here is a good mental kick for me.  

Love,
Gail


  

[bohan54]

Time to party hearty lady!  It is always uplifting to hear about success.  Enjoy your good health!
Sharon

[Kathy70]

How wonderful is your post??!!?!?......Thank You.  It's true, positive attitude/affirmations will keep us all going!  I just finished listening to a new 'affirmation' cd this morning....and yours was the first post I read!!!!   Good job.......YOU WILL NOT BE A STATISTIC!!!!  
Kathy

[marie3B]

I am so happy to read this wonderful news.  Love, Marie

[vegas2cr]

I am dancing with you at your good news.. always good news is welcome here.. I am so happy for you.. Love Ronni

[Tybear]

Gail...I couldn't be happier for you! And you should never hesitate to post good news...that's what keeps everyone going around here I think - hope.
I'm celebrating my three year in September - how exciting is that?! It's a big deal for me too....
I'm happy that your new drug is really kicking in for you...hopefully it will continue to knock this cancer on it's butt!
Take care,
Love Becky

[jlock]

That is great news and I feel the same as you there should always be a thread for "Good News" it does help and give lots of hope.   I just got my 1st ca-125 since I finished Topotecan and it was a 9.  I haven't seen a 9 for 3 years!!! So I was pretty excited and I also had a visit with my Onc and a exam and all feel normal to him..so I'm still dancing with NED.  I pray for all the ladies having difficult and scary times right now and all those who are on chemo.  (((hugz))) ladies!!!~~~~Joanne