I'll take regression

 I had my previous PETscan in November, and then it was a month and a half before I actually got to start my new medicines.  My tumor markers increased in that time; so, we are pretty sure I had some progression by January, but we just don't know exactly where or how much.

Fast-forward to results today of last Friday's scan.  The lymph node that we had biopsied has gotten slightly smaller from the Nov scan (originally 3.4x1.8 & now 3.1X1.4) and has slightly less uptake/lighting up than before (originally 6.9 now 6.2) .  So, it is considered that I've had regression of that spot.  There are a couple of other spots that had mild uptake, but my oncologist does not necessarily think it is cancer there.    Especially since we are pretty sure things got worse before they got better, the regression that we can be sure of is a very encouraging sign.  The combo of drugs that I am on  work slower than traditional chemo, and we are hopeful that things will continue to improve from here on it.  

For now, I'm going to be happy with this regression, and be thankful as every moment of stable or regression means more time.  Thank you for the thoughts and prayers!