well, saw oncologist today and the brain MRI i had on friday showed a dramatic improvement since the one on 1/6/11. We don't know if it was the radiotherapy or the back up chemo drugs (i suspect and combination) which has led to this great result BUT WHO CARES??? It is working. We are going to stay on this pill regime of xeloda/tykerb as it seems to be working in regard to the rest of the body also. Skin rashes on my legs and fingernail bed infection (on big toes & some fingers so far) will need to be managed as well as the fatigue, but at least i don't have nausea or too much tummy upset issues (just the odd 'bad day' there) So now Steve is whinging he will probably have to buy me a xmas pressie now it looks like I'll be around a while yet!! LOL And we are planning a holiday to the west after next school holidays, can't wait!!! Hope all of you are well and taking care of yourselves xxx

GREAT NEWS!!! I can only imagine how happy you are!! I am so happy for you!! Good luck and happy planning for your holidays! xoxoxo

Hi Sam, that is the best news. You must be so happy that it seems to all be going well. Your family must be so happy, i think you deserve the time away together to celebrate this fab news!!! Much love, Danielle xx

Ohhhh Sam and Steve, That is such great news! I love good news and I just knew there would be some soon! You are a fighter Sam and we could see that in your eyes the day we came to the Hospital. Keep it up. Sending you all my love, Daina and the team PS, I will make sure to send both you and Steve something Pink for Christmas ;-) lol!

Sam Great news and who cares what is working so long as it is! Glad to hear you are so far avoiding the tykerb belly... I too am keeping on top of nail bed infections - I look like Edward scissorhands on some days! But hey - nail beds schmail beds... those pesky spots are getting smaller! I'd be wishing pretty big for Chrissy now - and Daina - I say blow the pink and bring on something sparkly ;-) Hugs to you all. Amanda xx

Samantha_Cunnin

Member

14 years ago

results are in!

well, saw oncologist today and the brain MRI i had on friday showed a dramatic improvement since the one on 1/6/11. We don't know if it was the radiotherapy or the back up chemo drugs (i suspect and combination) which has led to this great result BUT WHO CARES??? It is working. We are going to stay on this pill regime of xeloda/tykerb as it seems to be working in regard to the rest of the body also. Skin rashes on my legs and fingernail bed infection (on big toes & some fingers so far) will need to be managed as well as the fatigue, but at least i don't have nausea or too much tummy upset issues (just the odd 'bad day' there)

So now Steve is whinging he will probably have to buy me a xmas pressie now it looks like I'll be around a while yet!! LOL

And we are planning a holiday to the west after next school holidays, can't wait!!!

Hope all of you are well and taking care of yourselves xxx