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Good News on the Check-Up Front

taunya
taunya CSN Member Posts: 390 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello Everyone,
I nearly had to tie my hands down so I wouldn't get on here and whine last night about how scared I was of today's appointment. I got great news, nothing at the tumor site and cea below 1 (well, it was .5 when I had cancer?!). The doc said that the check-ups are less intense as time passes because most recurrences happen in the early years if they are going to. There was no chest x-ray either which bothered me a little (I like the reassurance), but I am happy not to have the excess radiation too. I will have 3 years NED in February. Thank you for your unflagging support, I really need you all, your friendship is important to me. Happy Holidays to all of us.
Love and Kindest Feelings,
Taunya
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  • RunnerZ
    RunnerZ CSN Member Posts: 185
    #2
    Taunya...what great news. I am almost 6 years NED for rectal cancer. I know the relief of the good news and the apprehension of the appointments. You should rest easier...I was told that two years NED is a great prognostic fator and that three is really wonderful. You can exhale now and enjoy the Holiday season. I am so happy for you.
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  • littlejulie
    littlejulie CSN Member Posts: 311
    #3
    GREAT NEWS just in time for the holidays. that is the greatest gift one can receive :)
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  • Fitlisa
    Fitlisa CSN Member Posts: 99
    #4
    Hi Taunya,

    Congratulations on the fantastic news!!! What a wonderful Christmas present for you, your family and all the rest of us survivors!! Before you know it you will be at the 5 year NED mark !!!

    Again, heartfelt congratulations and many many more years of healthy life!!!

    Lisa
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  • jana11
    jana11 CSN Member Posts: 705
    #5
    YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congrats. jana
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  • jsabol
    jsabol CSN Member Posts: 1,145 Member
    #6
    Hi Taunya,
    Celebrating the good news with you...
    regards, Judy
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  • taraHK
    taraHK CSN Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    #7
    Congratulations on the fantastic news. I understand most recurrences happen in the first 2 years. So three (in Feb) is great. Happy holidays.
    Tara
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  • steved
    steved CSN Member Posts: 834 Member
    #8
    Fab news- oncologists are incresingly sayong three years free is one of the main aims (used to be ten years reduced to five a while back). So your confidence at having beaten this monster must be growing whichI am sure is a fabulous feeling.Well done and keep up the good fight,
    steve.
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