My Doc said the word CURED

taunya
taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I went for my check-up today and the Doc said I was CURED. He is the same one who so kindly reminded me that I was not out of the woods as I approached my 5 year of NED. I am doing the happy dance (naked and with clothes). I wanted to tell strangers on the way home. I nearly called my kids at school. I am here telling you. WOW!
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  • Monicaemilia
    Monicaemilia Member Posts: 455 Member
    #2
    YIPPEE!!! That is AMAZING news. Dance any which way you feel comfortable, and don't forget the marguerita. Monica
  • 83popsong
    83popsong Member Posts: 28
    #3
    That news and you ROCK OUT LOUD! I love it. I just read your profile and you said it best: Cancer is NOT a death sentence. So much progress has been made in such a short time. It is disappointing that many health professionals are still citing outdated statistics.

    I don't now what floats your boat, but whatever it is, do it like a rock star!

    --Eben
  • sladich
    sladich Member Posts: 429 Member
    #4
    What wonderful news to hear!! Congratulations.

    Debbie
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
    #5
    Monicaemilia said:

    YIPPEE!!! That is AMAZING news. Dance any which way you feel comfortable, and don't forget the marguerita. Monica

    Oh yes, the marguerita!!!!!
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
    #6
    83popsong said:

    That news and you ROCK OUT LOUD! I love it. I just read your profile and you said it best: Cancer is NOT a death sentence. So much progress has been made in such a short time. It is disappointing that many health professionals are still citing outdated statistics.

    I don't now what floats your boat, but whatever it is, do it like a rock star!

    --Eben

    What a sweetheart you are! Thank you. You just made a great day even better.
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
    #7
    sladich said:

    What wonderful news to hear!! Congratulations.

    Debbie

    Thanks a bunch Debbie. I really appreciate it.
  • hoagiemom
    hoagiemom Member Posts: 87 Member
    #8
    taunya said:

    Thanks a bunch Debbie. I really appreciate it.

    Wow cured!! My new favorite word. I read your profile and we share the same fears. I'm also determine to beat this and looking forward to hearing that beautiful word myself. Good luck and enjoy your family they will be thrilled with this wonderful news.


    Michelle
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #9
    Hi Taunya,
    Congratulations, you have revived memories for me . I remember just prior to 5 yrs being told "you are doing well but you are not out of the woods yet!" I went back the next year and I was not very happy. I told the surgeon that I was sick and tired of the spectre of ca hanging over my head. He replied "but you are cured .In my experience if it hasn't recurred in five years ,that tumour is finished."
    Like you I was lost for words. I know how you feel. I just felt so justified for everything I'd done to beat cancer. I am really proud of your achievement and so happy for you , your family and friends.
    Jan 22 will be the end of ten years clear for me. I have had no further problems though I have had several polyps removed ,one of which was pre cancerous. Please stay vigilant and thoroughly enjoy having your life back. Best wishes,Ron.
  • hopefulone
    hopefulone Member Posts: 1,043 Member
    #10
    Taunya,

    A BIG WOOHOO! Terrific news and thanks for sharing. It gives so many newbies such hope. Celebrate and enjoy the holidays! God Bless

    Diane
  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova Member Posts: 906 Member
    #11
    Taunya,
    That is fantastic news and such an inspiration! I was just wondering if you could share how often you had followups after 3 years NED. I just passed that mark. I think my doctor recommended every 6 months for the next year and then one time/year. What have you done? Did you have CT scans every single time? Just curious, and once again congrats!
    Enjoy the celebration,
    Susan H.
  • apache4
    apache4 Member Posts: 272 Member
    #12
    What wonderful news to get. I am so glad for you.
  • KierstenRx
    KierstenRx Member Posts: 249
    #13
    Wow, what exciting news!!! The word Cured is scary to me....feels like I have to hold my breath just thinking about it. You deserve to celebrate. Thanks for sharing!!!

    Kiersten
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #14
    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!

    NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!!

    That's the best 'C' word I can think of!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • valley
    valley Member Posts: 94
    #15
    What great news! You made my day! Go out and celebrate! I can't wait till my husband is 5 years NED. He's 2 years in Jan.08 stage 3 rectal cancer. What stage were you when diagnosed? I know he still has a long road ahead of him.

    valley
  • nudgie
    nudgie Member Posts: 1,478 Member
    #16
    That's right you better be doing the NAKED HAPPY DANCE w.out the clothes.
  • kirsten1
    kirsten1 Member Posts: 23
    #17
    Is there any word that is better!!! GREAT for you...hopefully if things go as planned I can join you in a few years!!!! I'll dance to celebrate too, but with champagne!!
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #18
    valley said:

    What great news! You made my day! Go out and celebrate! I can't wait till my husband is 5 years NED. He's 2 years in Jan.08 stage 3 rectal cancer. What stage were you when diagnosed? I know he still has a long road ahead of him.

    valley

    Hi Valley,
    My best wishes for your husband and you. I was dx with an aggressive stage 3 tumour that had invaded 6 lymph glands. I had surgery and 48 sessions of chemo over 12 mos. Jan 08 will be my tenth year ca free. I am officially considered cured and they even let me donate blood again. Again I offer my best wishes and assure you it can happen , just stay positive and focused. Ron.
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
    #19
    shmurciakova said:

    Taunya,
    That is fantastic news and such an inspiration! I was just wondering if you could share how often you had followups after 3 years NED. I just passed that mark. I think my doctor recommended every 6 months for the next year and then one time/year. What have you done? Did you have CT scans every single time? Just curious, and once again congrats!
    Enjoy the celebration,
    Susan H.

    Hi Susan,
    Thanks a bunch for the sweet words. I had check-ups every six months until four years an then it was every year until 5 and 1/2 years. I never had another ct scan. I had the cea test twice a year and initially I had x-rays, but that was only the first year. I had colonoscopies every year until year 3 and now I have to have them every 3 years. I hope this helps. Congratulations to you on 3 years!!!!! That is AWESOME.
    Hugs,
    Taunya
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
    #20
    nudgie said:

    That's right you better be doing the NAKED HAPPY DANCE w.out the clothes.

    I did! I did!!!
  • taunya
    taunya Member Posts: 390 Member
    #21
    hoagiemom said:

    Wow cured!! My new favorite word. I read your profile and we share the same fears. I'm also determine to beat this and looking forward to hearing that beautiful word myself. Good luck and enjoy your family they will be thrilled with this wonderful news.


    Michelle

    Hi Michelle,
    I will be thinking of you and keeping you on my good thoughts list. It was hard, but it was lovely to tell the kids the news. It really was a wonderful thing to be able to say. Thank you for the kind thoughts. I can't wait for you to share that news either. Here's to the real 'c' word CURE!
    Hugs,
    Taunya

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