A little bit of good news.

[Courtesy Flush]

I just saw AlienGirl's thread about terminal cancer, and I thought I'd post something a little happier.

My wife is also terminally ill, and has been off of chemo for three months. She has brain cancer, and took an oral chemo for 18 months. Today she had her first post-chemo MRI, and it showed the cancer is stable. No change from her last MRI

I know that doesn't sound as earth-shaking as you might want. We all look for unrealistic stories of miraculous remissions and cures. Cancer isn't really like that, and when the disease in not curable, "stable" is really good news.

I'd like to think that no one would see new cancer growth this soon after treatment (3 months), but I've read stories of people who have new growth almost right after treatment, so I feel that we're very lucky for now.

We celebrated by having lunch at a very disappointing restaurant, and then buying new eyeglasses. How we've missed having a boring life.

[Aristus]

1. Thank God for that.

Stable. That's wonderful news. I'm happy for you both...

[Pool Hall Ace]

2. Hugs for you both!!

:hug: Courtesy Flush and :hug: Mrs. Courtesy Flush.

Your last sentence really puts things in perspective. Boring isn't so bad when you have each other. :pals:

Wishing you many boring, high-quality days ahead. :toast:

[Suich]

3. Stable is excellent, Courtesy Flush!

Hugs to you both!

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[applegrove]

4. That is a great reason for a celebration.

[pacalo]

5. You & Mrs. CF need MANY MORE good days like this one!

Sending you the best!

:toast:

[abbeyco]

6. Celebrations to you for a great MRI -

Small victories over cancer are reasons to celebrate and I hope you continue to make positive strides in your wife's fight! :grouphug:

[nickgutierrez]

7. Stable is good

:toast:

Sounds like you've got it just about right, in my opinion.

[emilyg]

8. Celebrate. Hugs to both of you.

[hamsterjill]

9. Thanks for sharing!

We can all, indeed, use a little good news!

I'm happy to hear this for you and your wife!

[MerryBlooms]

10. Congratulations.

Having lost my husband 9 months after he was diagnosed with Ocular Melanoma, I am always thrilled for anyone who catches a break. Celebrate your victory and my heart-felt best wishes to you and your wife.

[Arugula Latte]

11. That's great!

We've been dealing with cancer here, and I really have a new found appreciation for what people endure.

:grouphug:

[madmom]

12. ALL good news is welcome..congrats to you both!