Three Years NED

HowardJ
HowardJ Member Posts: 474
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I don't post too often any longer but still read the posts frequently, and wanted to share. I am just back from a follow-up visit with my oncologist. I'm at 3 years this month. The onc said everything was going good. WHEW! I always get nervous as these visits come up and was especially nervous for this one although I already knew the colonoscopy I had a few weeks ago was normal (one small benign polyp).

Hx: diagnosed 12/04 with stage IIa colon cancer. Laprascopic right hemicolectomy and regular follow-ups with oncologist. No chemo (long story for another time but a tough decision).

Feeling very releived.

Howard

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  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #2
    Howard!

    That's AWESOME!!! My onc at Mayo says that the 3 year mark for colon cancer is very important; if you haven't had a recurrence the chances go way down!

    CELEBRATION!!!

    I tip my carrot juice to you!

    peace, emily the juice chick
  • valley
    valley Member Posts: 94
    #3
    Howard

    Great news so happy for you! My husband just had his follow-up pet scan (stage 3 rectal cancer) NED thank god again!
    2 years Jan.08.

    valley
  • sladich
    sladich Member Posts: 429 Member
    #4
    Congratulations, Howard. What a wonderful Christmas present.

    Debbie
  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    #5
    Wonderful present! Ya'll keep the good news comin' you hear.
    Jo Ann
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    #6
    That's great news Howard. I just passed the 3 year mark too, and so did Scouty! I am not sure how many of us there are but glad you could join us! Weee! My onc also said the 3 year mark is very important and that so far so good. She told me to come back every 6 months till year five and then she will tell me to "Have a nice life". I can't wait for that day to come. Enjoy the worry free hollidays!
    -Susan
  • Limey
    Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
    #7
    It doesn't get much better than that. what a great christmas present. Congratulations
    Mark.
  • hopefulone
    hopefulone Member Posts: 1,043 Member
    #8
    Terrific. Congratulations and looking forward to your next NED 3 year post! God Bless and happy holidays.
    Diane
  • HowardJ
    HowardJ Member Posts: 474
    #9
    Thanks, all!
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    #10
    Good news and just in time for Christmas..Have a good holiday, Audrey.
  • fedester
    fedester Member Posts: 753 Member
    #11
    howard,
    congrats on the 3 year mark. i was 3 years out may 07.
    be well
    never,ever give up!!
    bruce

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