Now officially three months into remission :)

Dear Sisters,

A week ago I had another CT scan (chest, abdomen, pelvis), CA-125 test, and pelvic exam. Everything is clear again/still, and my CA-125 is lower than ever (6.8).
Whoo-hoo! This seems real, now, as if my NED report from last time could have been a fluke.
My oncologist is delighted, and though she wants me to have another check-up in 3 months, it'll be another 6 months till my next scan.
It's a long, long haul--and maybe I'll never truly be free of this. But I'll take every good result I can get.
Here's hoping that we ALL have clean scans and good test results.

Peace,
soromer/Kate

Comments

  • laura25
    laura25 Member Posts: 180 Member
    Sooooooo happy for you!!!!
    Sooooooo happy for you!!!! Amazing, wonderful great news!!!
  • beila
    beila Member Posts: 97 Member
    CONGRADULATIONS, SOROMER!!

    If you dont mind me asking, what kind of treatment did you have?

    Beila
  • soromer
    soromer Member Posts: 130
    beila said:

    CONGRADULATIONS, SOROMER!!

    If you dont mind me asking, what kind of treatment did you have?

    Beila

    I've been on Megace since Sept. 2011
    having had lung mets (very small and diffuse) appear after 6 months of doxorubicin/cisplatin for endometrial adenocarcinoma, Stage IIIC2, grade 2.
    Plus, a lot of other complementary treatments: Ayurveda; acupuncture; Reiki; meditation; visualization; qi gong; yoga....
    Glad to answer your question!
  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    Kate congratulations on your good news
    Continue to celebrate each day. May you dance with NED for a very long time. I am so happy for you. In peace and caring.
  • marieinlv
    marieinlv Member Posts: 47
    Awwww, Kate... I do
    Awwww, Kate... I do understand how your feeling. I was NED for a few ck ups. My last chemo was 5/11, my ca125 stayed about 5, scans clear. I didn't believe it untill recently that I'm ok. I bet you can't stop smiling. WONDERFUL. Congratulations, enjoy...WOW!
  • NJZ62
    NJZ62 Member Posts: 32
    soromer/Kate

    Reading your good news is such a lift.

    Congrats & enjoy it!

    Nancy
  • txtrisha55
    txtrisha55 Member Posts: 693 Member
    Congratulations!
    That is really good news. May you stay with NED for a long time. trish
  • daisy366
    daisy366 Member Posts: 1,458 Member

    Congratulations!
    That is really good news. May you stay with NED for a long time. trish

    Kate, Best news. Enjoy!!

    Kate, Best news. Enjoy!!
  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,677 Member
    daisy366 said:

    Kate, Best news. Enjoy!!

    Kate, Best news. Enjoy!!

    You go, girl!!!!

    You go, girl!!!!
  • soromer
    soromer Member Posts: 130
    ConnieSW said:

    You go, girl!!!!

    You go, girl!!!!

    Thank you, everyone!
    It feels like a reprieve again. I don't think I am taking it for granted, at least not much (!) But it's also hard to stay in the austere mode. Still trying to find a new balance, as we all are....
    I appreciate everyone's kind words. Peace and health to all.
  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    soromer said:

    Thank you, everyone!
    It feels like a reprieve again. I don't think I am taking it for granted, at least not much (!) But it's also hard to stay in the austere mode. Still trying to find a new balance, as we all are....
    I appreciate everyone's kind words. Peace and health to all.

    Great news, Kate
    Sorry - been away for a few days and just catching up with posts.
    Great news, Kate. You must be so, so happy! I am so pleased that the Megace is doing it's stuff.
    I have been on letrozole (Femara) since end June and I have my first scan planned for November, so I am hoping I can follow in your shoes. My oncologist says she has ladies who have kept their cancer under control for years with these hormones. Let's hope we're both in that camp.
    Kindest wishes
    Helen