#8030 08-09-2006 02:52 PM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 378 "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts) | OP  "Above & Beyond" Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 378 | Hi All,
We got the results of Jack's first PET scan and things look good. No distant metastasis and just the usual lighting up around the areas that are still healing. They're going to exam him monthly to check on the swelling and make sure things are progressing.
The REALLY good news is that the PEG tube is coming out tomorrow after 7 months. Jack has maintained his weight for the past few weeks and is building up his ability to swallow a variety of foods.
It finally feels like something is going our way. He's starting to feel more like a person and less like a patient. His outlook is very positive and we're cautiously optimistic.
I'll keep you all posted and appreciate all your support.
Regards JoAnne
JoAnne - Caregiver to husband, cancer rt. tonsil, mets to soft palate, BOT, 7 lymph nodes - T3N2BM0, stage 4. Robotic assisted surgery, radical neck dissection 2/06; 30 IMTX treatments and 4 cycles of cisplatin completed June 06.
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#8031 08-09-2006 11:53 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Congratulations from across the Delaware.
It's so great to read your good news. Keep it coming.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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#8032 08-10-2006 03:36 AM | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 Platinum Member (300+ posts) | | Platinum Member (300+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Joanne and Jack - Keep the good news coming. We rejoice with you! JaneP 
Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)
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#8033 08-10-2006 09:32 AM | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 35 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 35 | JoAnne,
What wonderful news and may it keep on coming! I'm so happy for you and Jack.
Warm regards,
Charlotte
Caregiver and wife of Tom: SCC BOT, mets to neck, T4. Dx 3/03: multi-drug chemo, IMRT, Tx 9/03, No surgery.
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