4 Years NED (no evidence of disease)

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  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover Member Posts: 1,248 Member
    Hi Lisa -
    So good to hear

    Hi Lisa -

    So good to hear it's been 4 years. Sorry for your scares, and really sorry about your father. I have scan appointments for 11/11 and while I have been doing well, psychologically, having made the scan appts is bringing it all back to the forefront of my mind. Last night I actually dreamed of a meeting with my oncologist, wherein she forgot to tell me my scan results, didn't do blood work and just talked about kids with me! (Where the H did that come from? It must be scans on my mind and hoping they don't show anything - not having a psych degree!)

    Been a tough year for the semi-colons. Claudia Cartwright also passed away recently (some of you probably remember her).

    Betsy
  • jenhopesprays
    jenhopesprays Member Posts: 128 Member
    Simply Amazing.....
    Lisa,

    Thank you so much for sharing.............

    Sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my dad 8 years ago and think of the sweet man he was, almost daily.

    I am thrilled for you and love that you took the time to share with us.

    I am looking forward to reading your updated page.

    In the mean time.....

    Cheers!!

    Jennifer
  • hopefulone
    hopefulone Member Posts: 1,043 Member
    Great news
    Lisa, am so glad you got an all clear and congratulations on 4 years NED. That is terrific news.
    God Bless,
    Diane
  • pink05
    pink05 Member Posts: 550
    Congrats!!!
    Hi Lisa,

    So good to hear from you!!! I was wondering how you've been. Wow, you have been through a lot, to say the least. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father, and also sorry that you had to go through the roller coaster ride with your own health. I'm glad to hear that things are getting better, though. You have always been an inspiration to all of us and you have helped so many on this board (including me!!!)

    Keep running those 5Ks!!!

    God bless,

    -Lee-
  • Moesimo
    Moesimo Member Posts: 1,072 Member
    Congrats!!!!
    Lisa,

    WOOOHOOO!!! Way to go. I am sorry for your recent losses. I was so saddened to hear about Jana and I also lost a brother in Sept,

    Celebrate your milestone--you deserve it.

    Maureen
  • kmygil
    kmygil Member Posts: 876 Member
    Wonderful News!
    Hi Lisa,

    That is wonderful news and a tremedous decision to refuse negative energy! You are amazing and your story is proof that fighting the beast with everything you have is the way to go!

    Hugs,
    Kirsten
  • Lisa Rose
    Lisa Rose Member Posts: 598 Member
    kmygil said:

    Wonderful News!
    Hi Lisa,

    That is wonderful news and a tremedous decision to refuse negative energy! You are amazing and your story is proof that fighting the beast with everything you have is the way to go!

    Hugs,
    Kirsten

    Awesome News !
    Lisa,

    We will celebrate in Las Vegas / San Francisco next week.

    Congratulation's
    Lisa and Andy
  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    Happy Feet
    4 years! Wow! I am one year behind you.
    Sounds like you are giving your feet a real workout. You just wanted to be able to dance in SF. Seriously, I am so sorry about your dad and your scare. I'll tell you what my onc said. She said that if the cancer did come back, that she felt the chemo worked the first time and since I responded to it then, that I probably would again. That helps me when I go through testing. Just know that we kicked it's butt the first time, and we can do it again. NED (Never Ever Defeated)
    Jo Ann
  • cancer0205
    cancer0205 Member Posts: 9
    Just found out I am NED
    Hello! Congrats on being NED for four years. I just completed 12 cycles of chemo and my scans show NED. I was diagnosed stage IV with mets to liver. I feel I am a miracle with no more cancer showing up. I find myself in awe and daily hoping it will not come back. I would like for one day to not be possessed by cancer. I also have neuropathy in my fingertips and feet, which is a constant reminder of what I have been through. Did you have neuropathy and if so does it ever go away? What can help it? Blessed but miserable!!!!!!!!!
  • jams67
    jams67 Member Posts: 925 Member
    neuropathy
    Give the neuropathy some time. Most people will see it disapate in a year or so. The effects of chemo stick around for a long time. For some,sadly I'm one, it does not go away, and you just learn to live with it. It becomes part of your "new normal". I hope you can wave good-bye to it soon.
    Jo Ann
  • ruggersocks
    ruggersocks Member Posts: 78 Member
    I am so happy and excited
    I am so happy and excited for you!

    May the blessings of your NED be continued year after year.

    Thank you for posting your good news. WE all needed to see and hear it.

    Hugs,
    Cheryl
  • katienavs
    katienavs Member Posts: 88 Member
    Four years, how wonderful! I
    Four years, how wonderful! I first came to this site several months after my stage four diagnosis in 2006 and you have been a source of inspiration and hope ever since. Thank you for everything you contribute to this board! I hope to continue a couple of years behind you on this NED path. Congratulations lisa!
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    YOU GO GIRL!
    Lisa,

    That is the most awesome news today!! I am so so so happy for you and proud of you!!! You worked so hard to get where you are and it sure is paying off.

    May you have many many more years and no more scares.

    You know I love ya girl!

    peace, emily
  • valeriec
    valeriec Member Posts: 348 Member
    YEAH!
    Hi Lisa,
    haven't been on much lately, but I am sure glad I checked in tonight. What wonderful news to hear right before I go to sleep. I will say a prayer and count my blessings. You are one of those. A blessing to so many people. So sorry about your dad. I know how close you were. He was blessed to have you and you were blessed to have him. NO more health scares for you-I just won't hear of it. I love ya- your friend from Colorado who is hunkering down and getting ready for the snow to fly!!!
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    Great News
    I sure am happy to read some good news right now. Stay healthy. Hugs, Audrey.
  • Limey
    Limey Member Posts: 446 Member
    4 years clear - CONGTATS
    what an accomplishment Lisa. I wish i were in San Fran right now so we could be dancing the night away and celebrating. well i could at least climb on you piggy back and we could ride around the bar and act like a pair of nuts. can you tell I'm on the good hospitol drugs. anyway I love my friend. keep up the good work.
    Mark
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    Yay Lisa! I haven't been on
    Yay Lisa! I haven't been on this site for a while as I have been travelling, but you are as others have said, an inspiration to us all!
    I'm so happy for you. What a huge milestone....I hope to be joining you soon. I'm waiting for my blood results as I type this. Even after 4 years I still get very nervous. I guess that's normal, right?
    Well here's to NED. You gotta love 'em.
    Take care,
    Susan H.
  • jsabol
    jsabol Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    Great News!
    Hi Scouty,
    Great to hear your news, and to hear that you are doing well. I'm sorry for the loss of your dad and friends. I lost my dad to colon cancer before I was diagnosed and missed his support terribly while I was in treatment. It is also hard to know that other friends here have not beaten this beast. I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving; it sure has fuller meaning for me these days.
    Don't you hate how casually the onc can suggest that we need to keep an eye on something?". 3 months feels like an eternity while waiting for the next test. I'm so happy for you that all is well; keep up the good work!
    Judy
  • webwoman
    webwoman Member Posts: 11
    Colonpalooza?
    Scouty,

    Couch potato to 5K? Glad to see you are thriving. I met you at the Las Vegas Colonpalooza, which I attended on behalf of the ACS. Do you know if another Palooza is scheduled anytime soon?

    Thanks,

    webwoman
  • steven12
    steven12 Member Posts: 51
    webwoman said:

    Colonpalooza?
    Scouty,

    Couch potato to 5K? Glad to see you are thriving. I met you at the Las Vegas Colonpalooza, which I attended on behalf of the ACS. Do you know if another Palooza is scheduled anytime soon?

    Thanks,

    webwoman

    Yes, yes, yes
    Congratulations Lisa P. What a great news. I'd like if all skeptics ( including my onc ) could read your blog. I would really like to know about the history of your disease if you want to share that with us. If you already written about, please just let us know the date the subject was started. Thanks, and all the best to You and everybody,
    Steven