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Great News

vanser
vanser CSN Member Posts: 100 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello everyone -

I wanted to let you know that my mom had her follow up today and she got fabulous results!!! She had a CAT Scan, chest scan, liver tests and blood tests and they all showed no evidence of disease.

My mom was diagnosed with Stage III, with 4/20 lymph nodes positive in January 2003 - she had two local recurrences following this. (one in February and one in June).

It is very bittersweet posting this, given that so many of my friends on this website have had to share their setbacks lately. But, I think it is extremely important for everyone out there to share in our good news - especially those who have received news recently of recurrences - not only can you beat this awful disease once - you can beat it many times !

I know that hearing positive stories is what has kept me, and my entire family, strong and positive during this terrible ordeal.

I think of everyone often, even if I do not post often.

Vanessa
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  • spongebob
    spongebob CSN Member Posts: 2,565 Member
    #2
    Vanessa -

    What fabulous news! It is great to see how someone who had a couple of recurrances (take notes here some of you) can come back to NED!

    Best wishes to you and your mom for much continued good health! Thanks for sharing!!

    - SpongeBob
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  • grandma047
    grandma047 CSN Member Posts: 381
    #3
    Hi Vanessa, I've been fighting this recurrence since January, 2004 when I was dignosed with this recurrence. Stories like yours give me hope, even thought I'm going through the valley now. Thanks for sharing it.
    Love and prayers, Judy(grandma047)
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  • spongebob
    spongebob CSN Member Posts: 2,565 Member
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    grandma047 said:

    Hi Vanessa, I've been fighting this recurrence since January, 2004 when I was dignosed with this recurrence. Stories like yours give me hope, even thought I'm going through the valley now. Thanks for sharing it.
    Love and prayers, Judy(grandma047)

    Good attitude, Judy - Time to start heading out of the valley and get on up that peak!

    Go get 'em!
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  • fedester
    fedester CSN Member Posts: 753 Member
    #5
    hey vanessa,
    great news, congrats to mom and you!!!!!!
    we all need to hear the good news, never give up!!!
    stay the course
    stay positive
    all the best
    fedester
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  • kangatoo
    kangatoo CSN Member Posts: 2,105 Member
    #6
    fedester said:

    hey vanessa,
    great news, congrats to mom and you!!!!!!
    we all need to hear the good news, never give up!!!
    stay the course
    stay positive
    all the best
    fedester

    Hiya Vanessa--great news!! Now go tell your mum to come sit in tha waiting(NED) room with kanga--I have a nice comfy leather recliner just for her!
    huggs, kanga n Jen
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
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    Vanessa, what wonderful news. Your news, I'm sure, will provide hope and encouragement for many of us. Keep it coming.

    Here's to continued good health and future "good news" posts.

    Monika, who's hubby Bert is doing just fine :D
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  • jsabol
    jsabol CSN Member Posts: 1,145 Member
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    It IS great news, and you are right that we need to hear the good to help all of us temper the disappointments. Continued good luck to your mom. Judy
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  • kerry
    kerry CSN Member Posts: 1,313 Member
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    Vanessa,

    I am so very happy for your mom and you. I know the relief that comes with the tests come back showing no evidence of disease. Congratulations.

    I am getting ready to head to MD Anderson for treatment for my recurrance and try some new drugs that were not available at my diagnosis 2 years ago. Stories like your mom's tell us all that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and we can make it there.

    Thanks for sharing your good news.

    Kerry
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  • kerry
    kerry CSN Member Posts: 1,313 Member
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    Vanessa,

    I am so very happy for your mom and you. I know the relief that comes when the tests come back showing no evidence of disease. Congratulations.

    I am getting ready to head to MD Anderson for treatment for my recurrance and try some new drugs that were not available at my diagnosis 2 years ago. Stories like your mom's tell us all that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and we can make it there.

    Thanks for sharing your good news.

    Kerry
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  • vanser
    vanser CSN Member Posts: 100 Member
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    kerry said:

    Vanessa,

    I am so very happy for your mom and you. I know the relief that comes when the tests come back showing no evidence of disease. Congratulations.

    I am getting ready to head to MD Anderson for treatment for my recurrance and try some new drugs that were not available at my diagnosis 2 years ago. Stories like your mom's tell us all that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and we can make it there.

    Thanks for sharing your good news.

    Kerry

    Thanks everyone !
    Your messages that this update helps you out makes the news even better.
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  • littlejulie
    littlejulie CSN Member Posts: 311
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    Hey Vanessa,

    I know we already spoke but once again - YIPPPPPEEEEEEE!!!!!! GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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