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BMGky
BMGky Member Posts: 621
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
My husband had his CT scan yesterday. His first since his IL esophagectomy. The report said, "No evidence of cancer." Yay!! His oncologist said he looked a thousand times better than when we last saw him. That is not to say everything is smooth. We still are learning what and how to eat. Regularity issues. Shortness of breath. Weak leg muscles. Unable to throw up when nauseous. But all these are minor when looking at what he has been through. Our spirits are buoyed. We get another scan in about six months. Hopefully, he will continue to have good results and to improve his physical well-being. I post this to give a positive message to those who are going through the treatment. It is rough, but you can have hope.

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  • sandy1943
    sandy1943 Member Posts: 824
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    Congradulations! I'm always
    Congradulations! I'm always a little apprehensive when I have my test; but when it has come back good I celebrate all over again. I am scheduled for a scan in Oct. In oct, it will be two years cancer free. I thank and praise the Lord everyday for the grace he's shown me!
    You're right, the things we learn to cope with are minor, when we look at where we've been.
    I celebrate your birthday with you,
    Sandra
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,391 Member
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    Great News!!!!!
    Congratulations on the positive CT Scan results!!!!

    You did not mention when your husband’s surgery was, but it does take time for the new plumbing to figure out how to work. I am now 9 months since my IL surgery and I am improving weekly. I have much more stamina than I did just a few months ago and I am able to eat almost everything. (High sugar content and greasy foods are the exceptions).

    I have gained about 10 pounds and my oncologist feels I am making excellent progress.

    So although it does take time, your husband should notice a continuing improvement in how he feels and what he can eat. Of course we all live from scan to scan but every day feeling well is a gift.

    I hope you and your husband are going to celebrate the good news by rewarding yourself with something you both enjoy. It has been a rough road to recovery and victories deserve recognition.

    I hope the results continue to stay positive.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 – Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 – 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    6/21/2010 CT Scan NED
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
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    sandy1943 said:

    Congradulations! I'm always
    Congradulations! I'm always a little apprehensive when I have my test; but when it has come back good I celebrate all over again. I am scheduled for a scan in Oct. In oct, it will be two years cancer free. I thank and praise the Lord everyday for the grace he's shown me!
    You're right, the things we learn to cope with are minor, when we look at where we've been.
    I celebrate your birthday with you,
    Sandra

    Thank you for your
    Thank you for your encouragement. This was our first scan, and, yes, a lot of apprehension. I believe my husband was much more anxious than he said because since the doctor called, he's smiled more today than he has in months.
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
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    paul61 said:

    Great News!!!!!
    Congratulations on the positive CT Scan results!!!!

    You did not mention when your husband’s surgery was, but it does take time for the new plumbing to figure out how to work. I am now 9 months since my IL surgery and I am improving weekly. I have much more stamina than I did just a few months ago and I am able to eat almost everything. (High sugar content and greasy foods are the exceptions).

    I have gained about 10 pounds and my oncologist feels I am making excellent progress.

    So although it does take time, your husband should notice a continuing improvement in how he feels and what he can eat. Of course we all live from scan to scan but every day feeling well is a gift.

    I hope you and your husband are going to celebrate the good news by rewarding yourself with something you both enjoy. It has been a rough road to recovery and victories deserve recognition.

    I hope the results continue to stay positive.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 – Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 – 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    6/21/2010 CT Scan NED

    We appreciate your past and
    We appreciate your past and continuing encouragement. These posts of encouragement and information has helped us face this challenging recovery. He continues with shortness of breath but it is getting slowly better. We celebrated by going to GrandParents Day at one of our grandchildren's school and then headed home to our recliners and rest. The load of getting past the scan and getting a good report was a great celebration for us. We hope to continue to celebrate with our family in the coming weeks. Thanks again for being there.
    I like how you show your information. I'll copy. Mary

    DX 12/07/2009 T2N0M0 – Stage IIB
    01/11/--02/25/2010 Chemo and radiation. Chemo Cisplatin, 5 FU and others
    04/07/2010 Ivor Lewis
    09/10/2010 CT Scan NED
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
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    BMGky said:

    We appreciate your past and
    We appreciate your past and continuing encouragement. These posts of encouragement and information has helped us face this challenging recovery. He continues with shortness of breath but it is getting slowly better. We celebrated by going to GrandParents Day at one of our grandchildren's school and then headed home to our recliners and rest. The load of getting past the scan and getting a good report was a great celebration for us. We hope to continue to celebrate with our family in the coming weeks. Thanks again for being there.
    I like how you show your information. I'll copy. Mary

    DX 12/07/2009 T2N0M0 – Stage IIB
    01/11/--02/25/2010 Chemo and radiation. Chemo Cisplatin, 5 FU and others
    04/07/2010 Ivor Lewis
    09/10/2010 CT Scan NED

    so happy to hear
    Hi Mary,
    It is wonderful to read your good news. Nothing like an NED scan to make a person brighten up. I hope it keeps happening. It is so encouraging to all on the board to see all the positive results!! thanks for sharing. take care,
    Donna70
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
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    Donna70 said:

    so happy to hear
    Hi Mary,
    It is wonderful to read your good news. Nothing like an NED scan to make a person brighten up. I hope it keeps happening. It is so encouraging to all on the board to see all the positive results!! thanks for sharing. take care,
    Donna70

    Thank you for your support.
    Thank you for your support. The results did brighten my husband up. It gave him hope. Hope you continue to improve as well. Mary
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
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    BMGky said:

    Thank you for your support.
    Thank you for your support. The results did brighten my husband up. It gave him hope. Hope you continue to improve as well. Mary

    Excellent News!
    Great to hear of your wonderful news of the recent scan that showed NED!!!! Praise the Lord, and rejoice in this wonderful moment! Prayers will continue as always.
    Tina
  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
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    Tina Blondek said:

    Excellent News!
    Great to hear of your wonderful news of the recent scan that showed NED!!!! Praise the Lord, and rejoice in this wonderful moment! Prayers will continue as always.
    Tina

    Thank you for your
    Thank you for your encouragement and continuing prayers. Always much appreciated. Mary
  • Hope_Faith
    Hope_Faith Member Posts: 150
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    Congrats!
    What wonderful news! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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