Throwing out some good news~

jazzy1
jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379
Looks like I've got another 6-month reprieve, after receiving good news last week from my oncologist at my 6-month checkup. My CA125 which is a very reliable marker for me, still very consistent since completion of treatments 3 years ago (2009) ---- 5. Had a few what I thought were "symptoms" which went away a few days prior to appt.....thank God! Apparently my new exercise regime flared up my muscles causing pain...but boy was I visualizing "recurrence". Funny how our minds go to the black side of life.

Been having lower-back/sciatica pain on/off for quite a while, as convinced my doc to do an MRI. This will help guide me in the proper direction for a specialist. As well this pain has calmed down too...gee! After all the chemo and 33 rounds of external pelvic radiation, no wonder my arthritis has flared up and who know what else.

Hugs to all of my sisters here, you've all been here to listen and guide me, as well, hope I can continue to support you all....

Enjoy life, it has an expiration~
Jan

Diagnosed Jan.'09 Uterine MMMT, stage 3C
6 rounds chemo - carboplatin/taxol
33 sessions, external pelvic radiation
NED post-treatments, July '09
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  • daisy366
    daisy366 Member Posts: 1,458 Member
    :):):)
    Jan,

    We are sure due for this excellent report of yours. How wonderful. I absolutely can't think of anything better.

    Continuing blessings to you.

    Mary Ann
  • Susanna23
    Susanna23 Member Posts: 66 Member
    Well done
    Great news Jan - very pleased for you!
    Off to the complementary care clinic myself tomorrow - last session of mindfulness meditation (one appointment I don't need to worry about). Looking at joining a group there for relaxation/meditation if I can. Next clinical appt is late October.
    Take care
    Susan
  • norma2
    norma2 Member Posts: 479
    Sooo happy to hear your good news!!
    Thanks Jan for sharing the good news!!!
  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
    norma2 said:

    Sooo happy to hear your good news!!
    Thanks Jan for sharing the good news!!!

    I just love good news!
    How wonderful for you. Keep on keeping on.
    Hugs,
    Suzanne
  • snowbird_11
    snowbird_11 Member Posts: 160
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    There is nothing better than good news. It offers hope to all and we enjoying sharing your delight. May this track record continue on and on.

    Annie
  • Tethys41
    Tethys41 Member Posts: 1,382 Member
    WooHoo!!!
    Thank Heavens...
  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    Great!
    Jan, Thanks for sharing your good news. Always glad to hear good news!

    Kathy
  • txtrisha55
    txtrisha55 Member Posts: 693 Member
    Congrats.
    I think that is wonderful news. Keep up the good self treatments of eating right and exercise that you do for yourself. It seems to be working. You have shared so many helpful hints to the ladies here, myslef included. Wishing you continued NED status. trish
  • Ro10
    Ro10 Member Posts: 1,561 Member
    Jan, what wonderful news
    I am so happy for you. To go 6 months before another check up is needed. That is great. I am happy with my 6 week break. May you continue to dance with NED for a very long time.

    You have worked so hard to make positive changes. You have offered so much advise to others. May you continue to enjoy life, also. In peace and caring.
  • Sara Zipora
    Sara Zipora Member Posts: 231
    Thrilled to hear
    So happy to hear! We all glow, and not from Radiation ;-), on hearing good news.
    Chaya Sara
  • jazzy1
    jazzy1 Member Posts: 1,379

    Thrilled to hear
    So happy to hear! We all glow, and not from Radiation ;-), on hearing good news.
    Chaya Sara

    Thanks Ladies~
    Appreciate all the kind words and can tell you I've learned oh so much from each and everyone of you beautiful ladies. This journey cannot be paved without support from others...and that's all of you.

    None of us knows where the journey will lead us, so try and be happy every day, knowing tomorrow might be our last. I remind myself of this daily!!!

    Hoping all you ladies can join me in this happy NED dance!!!!

    Hugs to all~
    Jan
  • nempark
    nempark Member Posts: 681
    jazzy1 said:

    Thanks Ladies~
    Appreciate all the kind words and can tell you I've learned oh so much from each and everyone of you beautiful ladies. This journey cannot be paved without support from others...and that's all of you.

    None of us knows where the journey will lead us, so try and be happy every day, knowing tomorrow might be our last. I remind myself of this daily!!!

    Hoping all you ladies can join me in this happy NED dance!!!!

    Hugs to all~
    Jan

    Jan
    Congrats. I am due for a discussion with you. Never seem to get to it. I don't know if you remember, but my lovely daughter is battling Leukemia (definitely worse than MMMT)The treatment is brutal. I will talk to you later. Continue enjoying good health. June
  • HellieC
    HellieC Member Posts: 524 Member
    Lovely news
    That's the news we all LOVE to hear. Long may you continue to be NED, Jan.
    Kindest wishes
    Helen
  • debrajo
    debrajo Member Posts: 1,095 Member
    I am soooo in love with NED
    I am soooo in love with NED ! I could so totaly leave my husband for NED! You go girl! Best, debrajo
  • laura25
    laura25 Member Posts: 180 Member
    Good for you Jan!!!!

    Good for you Jan!!!!
  • Pat51
    Pat51 Member Posts: 130
    Great News
    What great news!! I hope that you continue your affair with NED for many, many years to come!!

    Pat
  • cheerful
    cheerful Member Posts: 261 Member
    Hi Jan:

    Congratulations on remaining cancer free. I hope you continue to remain that way forever and that the cancer never comes back on you.

    I was diagnosed last year with UPSC (Stage 1) and had the standard 6 rounds of carboplatin/taxol and completed all my treatments last October (2011). So far, I have remained cancer free. I go back and see my oncologist in October for a pelvic exam and will need blood work and another cat scan. I get cat scans every 6 months as well. I hope I continue to remain cancer free as well in the years to come. But so far, so good.

    I live in a very good area (outside of Philadelphia, PA in a suburb called Delaware County) where there are excellent hospitals nearby.

    Cheerful
  • soromer
    soromer Member Posts: 130
    Hooray for you, Jan!!
    So happy to hear your good news. Long may you dance with NED!!! :)
    Many hugs,
    Soromer/Kate
  • LizGrrr
    LizGrrr Member Posts: 127 Member
    Hip hip hooray!
    Love the happy news - congrats!

    Liz in Dallas
  • RoseyR
    RoseyR Member Posts: 471 Member
    FABULOUS!

    JAN,

    This is great news for your and for all of us, for it shows that even an aggressive cancer like ours can be kept at bay for many years, perhaps even vanquished!

    Enjoy your reprieve for another six months and THEN some!

    Love,
    Rosey