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Mar 06, 2019 - 5:28 pm
I had scans this week, MRI and CT, and my results are good. I am now two years and two months out from my last surgery with NED. I'm a stage 4 colon cancer survivor with metastsis to two lymph nodes, liver and both lungs. I'm just now starting to feel hopeful. I wish the best for all of you and would like you to also know that there is hope. |
Joined: Sep 2014
That's wonderful news! Good
That's wonderful news! Good for you! And thanks for sharing! We all need to be reminded sometimes that there is hope.
Jan
Joined: May 2018
Re
How did they bring you to NED? Just chemo? Was there anything extra done on lungs—my area of interest? Butt.
Joined: Jan 2019
They were able to surgically
They were able to surgically remove my tumors and got clean margins. I went on chemo twice. The first time for six months with oxyplatin and xeloda and then after my lung surgeries I went on chemo for six more months, irinotecan and 5-FU. I changed my diet, started taking supplements, began exercising daily and reduced stress. So, I believe the surgery, chemo and lifestyle changes all helped my body to fight the cancer.
Joined: Feb 2016
Fantastic
great news! NED forever!
Joined: Jan 2013
Congratulations!!
May you continue to have wonderful NED reports forever.
Tru
Joined: Aug 2013
Great news Dianne, funny how
Great news Dianne, funny how after surgery gets it out you want to hurry up and be 2-3 years past to hit what they call the milestones, while still practicing the "live each day" concept. Enjoy the moment......................................................Dave
Joined: Aug 2013
Great news Dianne, funny how
Great news Dianne, funny how after surgery gets it out you want to hurry up and be 2-3 years past to hit what they call the milestones, while still practicing the "live each day" concept. Enjoy the moment......................................................Dave
Joined: Jan 2019
Dave,
Dave,
That's funny but true. I meditate and try to stay in the moment but it's difficult to do during stressful times. Although, that's when we need it the most.
Joined: Apr 2018
Fantastic news!!
I just love hearing NED results...gives hope!! I am reading the book by Dr. BLock and really embracing it!
Joined: Jan 2019
AZmountain,
AZmountain,
I'm glad you're finding Dr. Block's book helpful. His approach is very sensible and easy to follow. I started to feel physically and mentally stronger soon after starting his plan.
Joined: Mar 2019
I am so happy for you!
Thank you sharing this wonderful news!
Joined: Feb 2009
WooHooooo
What wonderful news. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Being stage 4 and everything you have gone through you deserve a big CONGRATULATIONS.
kIM
Joined: Jul 2017
Awesome news Diane!
Awesome news Diane! Congratulations and may you stay NED forever!
Joined: Jan 2018
Super
great news, congratulations!
Joined: Mar 2019
Congrats
Diane, so happy to read the good news about your scans! May you continue to have a long and blessed life!
Joined: Jan 2019
Thank you everyone for your
Thank you everyone for your well wishes. It's great to have such caring people to share my good news with.
Joined: Jan 2019
Diane,
Diane,
That's really great news with NED. Did you do the one day inhouse consult with Dr Block or did you pick out what's relevant to your situation from his book in formulating your plan?
Joined: Jan 2019
I sent him my medical records
I sent him my medical records and then had three phone consultations with them. The first call was with his nurse practitioner, the second was with Dr. Block and the third was with his dietician. Each phone call was about an hour and I had all of my questions ready before the calls.
It's nice that his book is laid out in a way that makes it easy to formulate a plan, but I wanted him to look at my case and give me personal suggestions. I'm sure having a one day inhouse consultation would also be very beneficial.
Best wishes.
Joined: Jan 2019
Thank you. We were not sure
Thank you. We were not sure which was the best way forward. Was not sure if the phone consult works.
Joined: Jan 2019
I think the in-house
I think the in-house consultation will be the most comprehensive.
Joined: Jun 2017
Awesome news!
Congratulations to you and I hope you continue to live life to the fullest.
I know you will.
My best to you,
Karen
Joined: Mar 2019
Great News!
It's wonderful to hear that, and I wish you all the best. I was just diagnosed with Colon cancer and don't know yet what stage I am, but reading your post makes me hopeful and happy for you. Thanks for sharing.
Joined: Jan 2019
Alfalfa,
Alfalfa,
Thank you. I'm sorry for your recent diagnosis but hoping you get good news from your doctor. You'll have to let us know when you find out.