Still NED!!!!

KierstenRx
KierstenRx Member Posts: 249
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hi all,
Just got back from my 2 year appointment and I am still NED!!!! Onc said CT and blood work looks great. He said I can get my port taken out whenever I am ready. I only have to see him every 6 months instead of 3. I was sitting in the waiting room before my appointment and was talking to a lady who had brought a friend. When they called my name to fill out some paperwork, she was floored. She said she never imagined I was the patient. I told her cancer definitely doesn't discriminate. Funny thing also happened.... They called a name of a lady and I recognized the name. I asked her if she used my pharmacy and she said yes. I told her that I had talked to her on the phone right after she was diagnosed because she was using the same onc as me. She said speaking to me on the phone helped her so much to quiet her fears that day. She said that I had really helped her. It was nice to meet her in person and I am sad to say she is not doing well. It goes to show that all of us can greatly impact a life with out even knowing it.
I want to thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. Know that I pray for all of you daily.

Kiersten

Comments

  • apache4
    apache4 Member Posts: 272 Member
    Yes!!
    It is great to hear that you are still NED and that it has been two years! What a wonderful milestone.
  • sladich
    sladich Member Posts: 429 Member
    Congratulations
    Kiersten,

    Wonderful news! Celebrate.

    Debbie
  • pamness
    pamness Member Posts: 524 Member
    Congratulations - I hope you are enjoying the day
    I look forward to being 2 years ned - 9 mos. to go.

    Pam
  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    Fantastic!
    Really great news and you remind us all of how many people we touch daily.
    Jo Ann
  • impactzone
    impactzone Member Posts: 551 Member
    Fabulous news...Congrats and
    Fabulous news...Congrats and god bless you
    Chip
  • vinny3
    vinny3 Member Posts: 928 Member
    great news
    Hi Kiersten,

    That's great news. It's such a day brightener. It's time for the dance. It is amazing what benefit you can give others just by connecting with them.

    ****
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    CONGRATS
    CONGRATS on dancing with NED!!!! NED is the best partner to dance with :)
  • lfondots63
    lfondots63 Member Posts: 818 Member
    Congrats on 2 years!!
    It is so nice to hear you have passed this milestone. Go out and celebrate! It is also nice to hear when we impact and help others in this battle.

    Lisa F
  • kmygil
    kmygil Member Posts: 876 Member
    Awesome!
    That's so awesome, Kiersten! I am so happy for you. You have had a time of it, that's for sure. This is the best news!!!!!!!!
  • crg123
    crg123 Member Posts: 80
    Do the dance, girl!!!!!!!
    Hey, Kiersten!
    Mucho congrats! You and I have been neck and neck in this battle. (I was diagnosed on Halloween of '06) What a RELIEF, eh? Like you, I pray for everyone on this board daily. Really helps!
    Had my CEA last week which was normal...WOOHOO!!. Had my repeat CT scans today, and will have my colonoscopy next week. I plan on doing the dance right along with you. (Are you going to CP6?) xoxoxo, Cheryl
  • claud1951
    claud1951 Member Posts: 424 Member
    Wonderful!
    How wonderful to hear! You just keep moving forward!

    Claudia
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    Words are Powerful!
    Congratulatios on your wellness. Thanks for the reminder for all of us to share our blessings with others.

    Hugs,

    Kay
  • bigCrandy
    bigCrandy Member Posts: 75
    Go Girl
    I bet you're on cloud 9 and rightly deserve to be. Prayers definitely work and I will gladly pray for you to continue your upward recovery. Great news to go from 3 month checkups to 6 month checkups, that' a big achievement that we all look forward to. I had my first mediport taken out in July because it was totally plugged. I thought that was the greatest feeling and I had it done in the surgeon's office under local anastegia. Nothing to be afraid of, took about 20 minutes and no pain whatsoever, even let me keep it for a souvernere. You are heading in a wonderful direction and your success fuels the rest of us to one day follow in your footsteps. Absolutely fabulous to hear such uplifting news concerning cancer recovery. Fight On! love, Randy
  • hopefulone
    hopefulone Member Posts: 1,043 Member
    AWESOME!
    Great news!!!! Am thrilled for you. A big hug and celebrate.

    God Bless
    Diane
  • Glv49
    Glv49 Member Posts: 206 Member

    AWESOME!
    Great news!!!! Am thrilled for you. A big hug and celebrate.

    God Bless
    Diane

    still NED
    Congrats.. to you!!! And continued good health.

    Gail
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    Congrats!
    Awesome news, Kiersten!
    Mary
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    I'm dancing!!!
    I am dancing for you, my dear!!!!

    Thanks for sharing the news!

    And, yes, it IS a great surprise when someone tells us how much we have helped them...at a forum on Saturday, after my speaking, a gal came up and said "Hey, if you can do it, I'm going to do it, too!!!"

    Hugs, Kathi
  • kmygil
    kmygil Member Posts: 876 Member
    TEARS OF JOY
    Kiersten, I have tears of joy for you. You have been through so much and have maintained the best outlook and attitude! JOY, JOY, JOY!!!!

    Hugs,
    Kirsten
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    Great news
    I love reading about NED..Stay healthy, hugs to you, Audrey.