Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Good news at last!

It's about bloody time I got some good news I think!
Got my scan results back this morning and the tumour growth is stable. That means no new ones and the existing ones have stayed the same. This is great news because it means that something is working, whether it be the chemo, the apricot kernels, the juicing or the attitude, the cancer has taken a backward step. I have won this round! That makes us one all....Judy 1 Melanoma 1
I am pleased that my ability to do the abnormal has fallen in my favour this time. With only a 15% success rate no-one was expecting a good result. Apparently, the doctors were pretty excited at my results too. Maybe a way in.....and if nothing else, it buys me more time. And with 3 young boys and a loving husband, that's what I want more than anything!
The best part of the results was in the detail it talked about the tumour in my heart. That was the one that stopped me getting on the b-raf trial. It has almost halved in size!!! It was the only one that had such a dramatic shrinkage. This means that if the next round of chemo and scans show another reduction they can put me forward for the trial again, and this time I may get on it. Yippeee! Then the melanoma will REALLY be running scared.
Happy anniversary to Jason and I. 9 Years, man it's flown....I think I love him more than I did 9 years ago. We had a wonderful lunch at Wildfire in Circular Quay. The boys were reasonably well behaved and the food was beautiful.
Off to beddy byes now, just had to share the good news with you. xxx

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP!

12 comments:

  1. Fan bloody Tastic news Judy.... you can beat this bloody beast... I dont know about you but I need another one of those hugs...
    Love ya heaps... NEVER NEVER NEVER GIVE UP!!!
    Love Rosanne and Warren

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  2. Keep fighting Judy, never give up, you have such an amazing spirit.
    Happy anniversary to you both, very special time, you were like two love struck teenagers on the weekend photo shoot. Yet another one of your examples for us all to live by.
    Lots of love Carley, Anth, Breanna & Jesse xxx

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  3. BELIEF
    Set out each day believing in your dreams.
    Know without a doubt that you were made for amazing things.
    xx Carley

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  4. Well done Jude, you can't keep a good woman down!
    Happy anniversary to you both.
    Love Nikki and Andrew

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  5. I've been following your journey, through Gen, from Nashville, Tennessee. My heart goes out to you and your family, but I was so excited to see good news for you! I applaud you for your spirit and optimism. No one can be certain what the future holds, but it's so empowering to see that you're willing to keep fighting. You're a light!

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  6. OMG Jude that is great news!!!!!! I am sooooo happy for you and the family. Fingers crossed for the next round of chemo and hopefully getting on the b-raf trial. Keep on kicking the beasts ass! Love ya MWAH!

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  7. YIPPEE!! I am so happy to hear this news. You are always in my daily prayers and you are still on the special intentions board in Jacintas classroom. Keep fighting beautiful girl.
    Love and Hugs, Judy xxx

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  8. Good one Judy, all the best in your upcoming round of chemo, you'll get on the braf trail and then it will be Jude 2 vs Melonma 1.
    Glad you and your boys had a good time at the Wildfire in Circular Quay.
    Take care our thoughts are always with you.
    Love John & Sue xoxox

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  9. Jude that is fabulous news!! Our everything is crossed for you to get you on the b-raf trial!!!

    Keep strong and keep fighting this beast!!
    xxx
    lots of love and mwah's
    xxxxxx

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  10. My fingers, toes and eyes are crossed for the next *dingding* round ...
    You will get onto that b-raf...we all know it and feel it in our bones...Your courage and determination are a moving light in this world..and we love you so so much....
    B-Raf look out...here she comes!! G'luck with next round, I know it's a bit suckey afterwards...... Yay to the DR's..hope their attitude is as good as yours!

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  11. Judy I have been following your journey, you are one brave lady, I can't begin to imagine how hard it must be for you, family and friends, Herman cannot speak highly enough of your strength, MPA supporter Melbourne Robyn xo

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  12. Your gonna do this Judy, show this bastard whos boss. Keep flooding your system with juices. Thats great news, we are so happy for you.

    Think of you everyday
    Jay, Janine and family
    xxx

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