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PET or CTscan followup

jams67
jams67 CSN Member Posts: 925 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Some of you may have read my eariler post about allergies to the contrast for the CTscan. I was wondering about CT vs. PET vs. MRI. I went to see the oncologist this morning and she suggested an MRI this time followed by CTscan in 6 mo. and switch them out so that I didn't have to take so many steriods.
As an aside, she is flirting with the "C" word. After 2 years August 25 from stage iv, I'm still afraid to say or write the word cured. I won't get my CEA until tomorrow, but she thought everything looked good. YEAH!
Jo Ann
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  • shmurciakova
    shmurciakova CSN Member Posts: 904 Member
    #2
    Hi Jo Ann,
    That is great news that your doc is "flirting with the C word". That makes me feel really good because I am 3 years out from Stage IV. I still struggle terribly with anxiety and get totally freaked out when I read about someone taking a turn for the worse. However, my doctor says the vast majority of recurrences happen in the first 2 years. She also told me that eveything looks great. I only have to go back to her every six months for 2 more years, then she says she'll tell me to "Have a nice life". Can't wait for those magical words.
    Well, take care and thanks for sharing!
    Susan H.
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  • sladich
    sladich CSN Member Posts: 429 Member
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    Jo Ann,

    I'm so happy for you. Two years and counting is wonderful news! Celebrate!

    Debbie
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  • Limey
    Limey CSN Member Posts: 446 Member
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    JoAnn - that is great news. that c word better be the cured word. Congrats - you deserve the best, your such a kind soul and a heck of allot of fun, but i can't let that cat out of the bag now can I.
    You and Don should go celebrate just because. to hell with waiting for the MRI
    best to you and your family
    Mark
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  • hopefulone
    hopefulone CSN Member Posts: 1,043 Member
    #5
    Terrific. Saying a prayer that all remains unremarkable and that you hear the GOOD C word ! God Bless
    Diane
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  • Faith4Cure
    Faith4Cure CSN Member Posts: 405 Member
    #6
    That sounds like GOOD news! I know what you mean by the "C" word---but two years is a great start to being cured!!! Keep the faith!

    Faith
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  • jerseysue
    jerseysue CSN Member Posts: 624 Member
    #7
    I'm so happy for you what wonderful news! I think of you often have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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