what’s your thoughts are meaning

[Flower1513]

2: Left hilar lymph node: Current: N/A. No

longer visualized. This node has apparently

been sterilized. Prior: 10 x 9 mm.

3: Subcarinal lymph node: Current: N/A. Too

small to be accurately measured. This node

has apparently been sterilized. Prior: 10 x 4

mm. Thanks so much!!

[awesome4ever]

I'm not sure what you are asking but the wording of N/A in both, No longer visualized and too small to measure are self explanatory. Extremely good news obviously. Treatment is working wonderfully at least on the areas you have identified from a report. Celebrate.

[Flower1513 in reply to awesome4ever]

Thank you!! That’s what we thought . This is my moms scan. It was mixed results with this but also progressed lung Mets . She was on ibrance for over 2 years and it only shrunk never disappeared . So now I don’t know what she will do with the new med combo she’s on. Her onc didn’t even mention this part of the report in her message . So yes we thought this part was good news …. But because she didn’t even mention it we were not so sure. Thanks so much for responding

[awesome4ever in reply to Flower1513]

You are welcome. Your mom's oncologist wouldn't have mentioned this because in the realm of the report it has no significance when progression has been seen elsewhere. Congratulations to her having 2 years on Ibrance. Remember it is important to note that the various targeted treatments and in fact chemotherapies it's role is to prevent the cancer from progressing more. Yes most time patients will see shrinkage of various tumors which is great and some will report total shrinkage as can be seen on scans. However the cancer cells to some extent are still present somewhere in the body lurking or too small to be seen within diagnostic parameters. I know there are many posts here of people reporting NED or NEAD which obviously is wonderful, but it can to others be perceived that if their tumors stay present or don't shrink the treatment isn't working as well....which is not true at all. A stable scan report regardless of shrinkage of tumor is a success.

As I understand from your reply, your mom's scan shows progression in lung mets? I'm sorry to hear that. I see from an earlier post that your mom started her 2nd line approximately 8 weeks ago. Is your oncologist's plan to change treatment or is there a plan to try it for a little while longer because of the short timeline she has been on it?

Living with MBC or in your case supporting someone with the disease is a rollercoaster of highs and lows and will always be that way so finding coping mechanisms is important. Best of luck to your mom.

[fancydog]

Wonderful news!