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ned or ned?

ramona41
ramona41 CSN Member Posts: 72
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Got my pet scan results..well I got two results..first time i called my dr. office the new office lady told me there was New evidence of disease..i almost choked.. an hour later after composing myself and calling back to make an appointment to discuss what was going on with me.. my doc got on the phone and apologized up and down that what i was told was wrong..ned means NO EVidence of disease..not what i was told earlier.. whewwwwwwww champagne for everyone..nothing like having the crap scared outta ya.. I did get taken out for a nice dinner though.. by hubby yes he loves me even if i have the hots for ned.. Ha.. i have my yearly colonoscopy next week first one.. nervous but after hearing this good news.. I know it will be okay.. thanks for the support I love you guys..and gals.. peace..ramona41
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  • Kanort
    Kanort CSN Member Posts: 1,272 Member
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    Hi Ramona,

    Oh my gosh, I can't believe it!!! I bet the new office lady will have a little orientation session after her big, big goof!!! You deserve a free dinner for two from the oncology office!

    Well, thanks for sharing and congratulations on your pet scan being clear. Maybe we should change the name to NOED!!! HA!

    Hugs,

    Kay
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  • Betsydoglover
    Betsydoglover CSN Member Posts: 1,248 Member
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    Ramona -

    How great that the news is good - but my gosh what a horror story on the way there! As if things aren't bad enough. Hopefully the person who called you is in "re-education camp" right now!

    Hope you enjoyed the champagne!

    Betsy
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  • HowardJ
    HowardJ CSN Member Posts: 474
    #4
    Yikes!! Glad it worked out for the better.
    Howard
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  • StacyGleaso
    StacyGleaso CSN Member Posts: 1,233 Member
    #6
    EXCELLENT NEWS!!!!!! So happy for you! The further from diagnosis, the happy you will become!

    Take care,
    Stacy
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  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed CSN Member Posts: 2,068 Member
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    YIPEE YAHOO!!

    Doing the happy dance!

    The office lady should have a doggie poop gift bag left on her door step.


    CHEERS TO NED!!

    peace, emily
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  • livin
    livin CSN Member Posts: 318 Member
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    Congrats. on NED, I know the feeling doesn't it feel so good. The office lady should be fired, she had no right to tell you anything she's not the doctor.
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  • goldfinch
    goldfinch CSN Member Posts: 735
    #9
    Yahoo!!! So happy for you. Enjoy and bask in this great news!
    Mary
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  • scouty
    scouty CSN Member Posts: 1,965 Member
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    YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    Poor lady, bet she never does that again. Congrats and enjoy the wonderful feeling!!!!

    Lisa P.
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  • jsabol
    jsabol CSN Member Posts: 1,145 Member
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    Great news, Ramona...I'm glad they got it right!
    Someone else already said it, but the office staff really have no business sharing medical info, particularly if they think the news is less than optimal!
    A friend's 20 year old daughter was in the ER for hours last week, getting worked up for severe abdominal pain. After being there all night, the resident came in to tell them that their daughter has "terminal ileitis". When they picked themselves up off the floor, she apologetically explained that the diagnosis means that the inflammation is in the end or "terminus" of her small intestine, NOT that it is a terminal disease. Another one for the books!
    Enjoy NED's company....s/he is making the rounds! I'll raise a glass for you tonight.Judy
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  • taunya
    taunya CSN Member Posts: 390 Member
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    Holy Cow, Ramona,
    You poor thing! I sure am glad the Doc gave you the good news! HOORAY!!!!
    Love & Hugs to you, you healthy thing, you!,
    Taunya
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  • aspaysia
    aspaysia CSN Member Posts: 250
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    I get follow-up scans and labs every six months. A week later the doctor sees me and gives me a check-up feeling around my limp nodes ( goosing me under my armpits and tickling my neck) He listens to my heart and breathing and talks to me about the results of my test with me reading my own copy of same. He does not talk to me on the phone about any of this nor does his nurse or, God forbid, his OFFICE STAFF!
    I don't mind waiting a week--well, I do but it comes straight from the onc's mouth in a face-to-face meeting.
    Aspaysia, who loves her straight-talking doc.
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