Scan results -- good news! Chemo working!

Great news, Tara! Keep
Great news, Tara! Keep ticking and kicking cancer's butt.

- Sheri

taraHK said:

thanks
Thanks for your kind words. I haven't updated my 'me page' for a while (I've had 3 lung mets, at 3 different times -- then these bone mets. But LOOOONG and lovely periods of NED between (I seem to be on a 2 year cycle!).

I loved your question about what do I consider the most important thing to my survivorship. The motivation of staying alive for my kids, and a very determined (stubborn?!) attitude have certainly all been invaluable.

But I have to say the most important thing for me has probably been teaming up with a wonderful oncologist. He is very wise and knowledgeable -- but also treats me as an equal partner. He recognized early on what I need to get through (I'm a research, evidence-based nerd, and want to try the most aggressive approach I can reasonably tolerate). I feel that he listens to me and that we are a team. That has helped me immeasurably. I need to feel that I am taking an active, if not leading, role in my treatment decisions, and he has given me the security (through his solid background and vast experience and up-to-date research) and courtesy to do so.

I'd love to hear others' views on this topic....

Wishing you all the best

Tara

I can relate
I also have a wonderful oncologist that has the same traits as it sounds that yours does. I alos think my daughter has alot to do with me lasting this long.

CHEMO WORKING
Congratulations, that is very good news. Keep the faith and continue to soar.
Peace and Blessings,
Karen