jerryskids 5,204 Posted July 21, 2021 Treatment #4 is Thursday, but tomorrow is the scan to show how things are going. Hoping to sleep OK tonight. Been hella busy with the house stuff. I’m sure I mentioned we sold ours, busy packing and purging for movers next Monday. We do have another week before closing and a decent size storage space, so as long as they get the furniture we can get any remaining boxes. The newer info is we bought a house this past Monday. It is in exactly the perfect location, in fact so perfect we never thought we’d get something there. We love to hike the mountain by us and it is literally two houses down from an entrance to that same preserve, and close to a bunch of trails we like (today we are basically by one trail and drive to others). It doesn’t sound like it; it is a downsize, about 60% of our current size (and price). Close is 8/19. Anyway, that’s just stuff. Wish me luck with the scan. 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,381 Posted July 21, 2021 Good luck skidz. Hope the new house works out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,642 Posted July 21, 2021 Best of luck. Fuk cancer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted July 21, 2021 Good luck and awesome news on your new house. How cool is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,558 Posted July 21, 2021 Good Luck Jerry. I'm glad that your health is such that even with the cancer treatment, hiking trails is still an active part of your life. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheNewGirl 1,030 Posted July 21, 2021 Good luck, Jerry! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grace Under Pressure 9 Posted July 21, 2021 18 hours ago, jerryskids said: Treatment #4 is Thursday, but tomorrow is the scan to show how things are going. Hoping to sleep OK tonight. Been hella busy with the house stuff. I’m sure I mentioned we sold ours, busy packing and purging for movers next Monday. We do have another week before closing and a decent size storage space, so as long as they get the furniture we can get any remaining boxes. The newer info is we bought a house this past Monday. It is in exactly the perfect location, in fact so perfect we never thought we’d get something there. We love to hike the mountain by us and it is literally two houses down from an entrance to that same preserve, and close to a bunch of trails we like (today we are basically by one trail and drive to others). It doesn’t sound like it; it is a downsize, about 60% of our current size (and price). Close is 8/19. Anyway, that’s just stuff. Wish me luck with the scan. Good luck, and terrific news about the new house! I used to hike the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and South Mountain quite a bit when I lived in the valley (basin). Both of those spots are amazing, if you're close to any of the trails it's really a great lifestyle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,974 Posted July 21, 2021 Thanks for the update. Hoping the scan looks good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted July 22, 2021 Good luck Jerry! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,204 Posted July 22, 2021 Thanks all. The scan results are… good! There were 3 nodules back in early April: 11, 4, and 6mm. The 4 and 6mm are now gone, at least to the extent a CT can see it. The 11mm was classified as “stable.” Since the treatments started 6+ weeks after the previous scan, I’m thinking it had gotten larger in that time, so the current “stable” is actually a reduction in size. Regardless, the doctor was quite happy with the results, which indicate that the treatments are working. I need to keep in mind that “working” means somewhere between “managing” and “reducing” but most likely not “completely eliminating.” I’m not sure they’ll ever give me that status. And I’ll have fear every time I get a scan. But for now, I am not on the “6 months to live” list. I did have a very low white blood cell count, so they are skipping chemo this round (tomorrow) and just doing the immunotherapy. In three weeks we’ll go back to both, as it appears to be working. It’s typical to remember the bad news and forget the good, and I’ve certainly had small victories in this journey, but I think this is the first major good news I’ve gotten. 8 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pimpadeaux 2,264 Posted July 22, 2021 1 minute ago, jerryskids said: Thanks all. The scan results are… good! There were 3 nodules back in early April: 11, 4, and 6mm. The 4 and 6mm are now gone, at least to the extent a CT can see it. The 11mm was classified as “stable.” Since the treatments started 6+ weeks after the previous scan, I’m thinking it had gotten larger in that time, so the current “stable” is actually a reduction in size. Regardless, the doctor was quite happy with the results, which indicate that the treatments are working. I need to keep in mind that “working” means somewhere between “managing” and “reducing” but most likely not “completely eliminating.” I’m not sure they’ll ever give me that status. And I’ll have fear every time I get a scan. But for now, I am not on the “6 months to live” list. I did have a very low white blood cell count, so they are skipping chemo this round (tomorrow) and just doing the immunotherapy. In three weeks we’ll go back to both, as it appears to be working. It’s typical to remember the bad news and forget the good, and I’ve certainly had small victories in this journey, but I think this is the first major good news I’ve gotten. Good news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artista 460 Posted July 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Pimpadeaux said: Good news! That is great news! Just curious. They don't give you the neulasta injection to help produce more wbc the next day? The se for me was bone pain, but popping a regular claritin took care of it. Try not to worry about status. No one ever knows for 100% that there isn't one rogue cell that dodged treatments. Treatment is working. I call waiting on scans scanxiety. Now that I'm 6 years out, the scanxiety has lessened. I hope the same happens for you. Continued best wishes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill E. 666 Posted July 22, 2021 4 hours ago, jerryskids said: Thanks all. The scan results are… good! There were 3 nodules back in early April: 11, 4, and 6mm. The 4 and 6mm are now gone, at least to the extent a CT can see it. The 11mm was classified as “stable.” Since the treatments started 6+ weeks after the previous scan, I’m thinking it had gotten larger in that time, so the current “stable” is actually a reduction in size. Regardless, the doctor was quite happy with the results, which indicate that the treatments are working. I need to keep in mind that “working” means somewhere between “managing” and “reducing” but most likely not “completely eliminating.” I’m not sure they’ll ever give me that status. And I’ll have fear every time I get a scan. But for now, I am not on the “6 months to live” list. I did have a very low white blood cell count, so they are skipping chemo this round (tomorrow) and just doing the immunotherapy. In three weeks we’ll go back to both, as it appears to be working. It’s typical to remember the bad news and forget the good, and I’ve certainly had small victories in this journey, but I think this is the first major good news I’ve gotten. Awesome news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill E. 666 Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Artista said: That is great news! Just curious. They don't give you the neulasta injection to help produce more wbc the next day? The se for me was bone pain, but popping a regular claritin took care of it. Try not to worry about status. No one ever knows for 100% that there isn't one rogue cell that dodged treatments. Treatment is working. I call waiting on scans scanxiety. Now that I'm 6 years out, the scanxiety has lessened. I hope the same happens for you. Continued best wishes. Hope all is well with you too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 544 Posted July 22, 2021 Good to hear, skids. Hoping for continued progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted July 22, 2021 Excellent update Jerry. Sounds like your team is doing a great job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Isles 583 Posted July 22, 2021 9 hours ago, jerryskids said: Thanks all. The scan results are… good! There were 3 nodules back in early April: 11, 4, and 6mm. The 4 and 6mm are now gone, at least to the extent a CT can see it. The 11mm was classified as “stable.” Since the treatments started 6+ weeks after the previous scan, I’m thinking it had gotten larger in that time, so the current “stable” is actually a reduction in size. Regardless, the doctor was quite happy with the results, which indicate that the treatments are working. I need to keep in mind that “working” means somewhere between “managing” and “reducing” but most likely not “completely eliminating.” I’m not sure they’ll ever give me that status. And I’ll have fear every time I get a scan. But for now, I am not on the “6 months to live” list. I did have a very low white blood cell count, so they are skipping chemo this round (tomorrow) and just doing the immunotherapy. In three weeks we’ll go back to both, as it appears to be working. It’s typical to remember the bad news and forget the good, and I’ve certainly had small victories in this journey, but I think this is the first major good news I’ve gotten. Good to see a Skids post with no sad face emoji- I probably jinxed but ha. Good news Jerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted July 22, 2021 9 hours ago, jerryskids said: Thanks all. The scan results are… good! There were 3 nodules back in early April: 11, 4, and 6mm. The 4 and 6mm are now gone, at least to the extent a CT can see it. The 11mm was classified as “stable.” Since the treatments started 6+ weeks after the previous scan, I’m thinking it had gotten larger in that time, so the current “stable” is actually a reduction in size. Regardless, the doctor was quite happy with the results, which indicate that the treatments are working. I need to keep in mind that “working” means somewhere between “managing” and “reducing” but most likely not “completely eliminating.” I’m not sure they’ll ever give me that status. And I’ll have fear every time I get a scan. But for now, I am not on the “6 months to live” list. I did have a very low white blood cell count, so they are skipping chemo this round (tomorrow) and just doing the immunotherapy. In three weeks we’ll go back to both, as it appears to be working. It’s typical to remember the bad news and forget the good, and I’ve certainly had small victories in this journey, but I think this is the first major good news I’ve gotten. Glad to hear this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,204 Posted July 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Artista said: That is great news! Just curious. They don't give you the neulasta injection to help produce more wbc the next day? The se for me was bone pain, but popping a regular claritin took care of it. Try not to worry about status. No one ever knows for 100% that there isn't one rogue cell that dodged treatments. Treatment is working. I call waiting on scans scanxiety. Now that I'm 6 years out, the scanxiety has lessened. I hope the same happens for you. Continued best wishes. Interesting, thanks and I appreciate the inside info. I’ve been using your freezy hands/feet and knock on wood haven’t had any numbness from the chemo, yet anyway. I’ll ask the nurses about neulasta during my infusion today. Six years is phenomenal! I don’t know the details about your specific cancer/prognosis but since mine had metastasized, barring a miracle or some new treatment (mRNA?) it will likely always be floating around inside me. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Honcho 4,033 Posted July 22, 2021 10 hours ago, jerryskids said: Thanks all. The scan results are… good! There were 3 nodules back in early April: 11, 4, and 6mm. The 4 and 6mm are now gone, at least to the extent a CT can see it. The 11mm was classified as “stable.” Since the treatments started 6+ weeks after the previous scan, I’m thinking it had gotten larger in that time, so the current “stable” is actually a reduction in size. Regardless, the doctor was quite happy with the results, which indicate that the treatments are working. I need to keep in mind that “working” means somewhere between “managing” and “reducing” but most likely not “completely eliminating.” I’m not sure they’ll ever give me that status. And I’ll have fear every time I get a scan. But for now, I am not on the “6 months to live” list. I did have a very low white blood cell count, so they are skipping chemo this round (tomorrow) and just doing the immunotherapy. In three weeks we’ll go back to both, as it appears to be working. It’s typical to remember the bad news and forget the good, and I’ve certainly had small victories in this journey, but I think this is the first major good news I’ve gotten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted July 22, 2021 Hell yes! Great news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted July 22, 2021 11 hours ago, jerryskids said: Thanks all. The scan results are… good! There were 3 nodules back in early April: 11, 4, and 6mm. The 4 and 6mm are now gone, at least to the extent a CT can see it. The 11mm was classified as “stable.” Since the treatments started 6+ weeks after the previous scan, I’m thinking it had gotten larger in that time, so the current “stable” is actually a reduction in size. Regardless, the doctor was quite happy with the results, which indicate that the treatments are working. I need to keep in mind that “working” means somewhere between “managing” and “reducing” but most likely not “completely eliminating.” I’m not sure they’ll ever give me that status. And I’ll have fear every time I get a scan. But for now, I am not on the “6 months to live” list. I did have a very low white blood cell count, so they are skipping chemo this round (tomorrow) and just doing the immunotherapy. In three weeks we’ll go back to both, as it appears to be working. It’s typical to remember the bad news and forget the good, and I’ve certainly had small victories in this journey, but I think this is the first major good news I’ve gotten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 1,091 Posted July 22, 2021 11 hours ago, jerryskids said: Thanks all. The scan results are… good! There were 3 nodules back in early April: 11, 4, and 6mm. The 4 and 6mm are now gone, at least to the extent a CT can see it. The 11mm was classified as “stable.” Since the treatments started 6+ weeks after the previous scan, I’m thinking it had gotten larger in that time, so the current “stable” is actually a reduction in size. Regardless, the doctor was quite happy with the results, which indicate that the treatments are working. I need to keep in mind that “working” means somewhere between “managing” and “reducing” but most likely not “completely eliminating.” I’m not sure they’ll ever give me that status. And I’ll have fear every time I get a scan. But for now, I am not on the “6 months to live” list. I did have a very low white blood cell count, so they are skipping chemo this round (tomorrow) and just doing the immunotherapy. In three weeks we’ll go back to both, as it appears to be working. It’s typical to remember the bad news and forget the good, and I’ve certainly had small victories in this journey, but I think this is the first major good news I’ve gotten. HELL YA!!! Damn good to hear brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted July 22, 2021 Glad to hear Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,974 Posted July 22, 2021 Congrats on the solid report/scans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kutulu 1,545 Posted July 22, 2021 Can't wait to celebrate the good news with your wife 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,381 Posted July 22, 2021 Hell yes skids. I love hearing success stories vs cancer. Cautious optimism! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted July 22, 2021 When this is all said and done you should host a geek meat hiking/camping trip. Imagine us all in the woods together for a weekend. Any more room in that tent. Skids? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted July 23, 2021 30 minutes ago, fandandy said: When this is all said and done you should host a geek meat hiking/camping trip. Imagine us all in the woods together for a weekend. Any more room in that tent. Skids? I was going to link the Canteen Boy skit with Alec Baldwin as pedo boy scout leader, but it seems that NBC took it down? The page shows "Canteen Boy" but video appears to be gone. https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/canteen-boy/n10539 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GLuckman 518 Posted July 23, 2021 This made my day, Jerry. Great news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites