No Chemo For Mommy!!!!! Update from Tumor Board

mykidsmommy
mykidsmommy Member Posts: 76
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well, as some of you know, I was waiting for my onc. to call today after meeting with the tumor board, where he was going to present my case, as to chemo or not to chemo.
He called this morning and said" Good news!" "the board agreed that you do not need to do chemo at this time, and that my body and all was doing so well, the solitary mass was small and single so it would not be worth it" I asked how many docs thought yes and how many thought no - here's the punch line he said "it was agreed by all - 40 doctors agreed!" I DO NOT NEED chemo! That works for me.
I have to tell you all that I had prayed for patience while I waited for God's plan, and this morning His plan was made clear to me - abundantly clear. I am so happy. I was ready to do whatever was suggested to me, but I was having a hard time making the choice myself. When the board came back 100% I was floored.
So - no chemo. Scans every three months - and on we go. I know this doesn't mean I may never have to do chemo again, and if docs tell me to do it at some point, I will go willingly. But all I know is not now!
Again, I thank you sweet people, for all your advice and understanding. Sharing this journey with you all , is a blessing in itself.
On we go~
Honor

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  • dixchi
    dixchi Member Posts: 431
    #2
    100%
    Wow, I would think that among that many doctors there would be some disagreement.
    Sounds like 100% agreement is the strongest support one could ask for; am so happy
    for you and I know you are ecstatic. Thoughts and prayers are with you on continuing
    to have clear scans.

    Barbara
  • pamness
    pamness Member Posts: 524 Member
    #3
    As they say - you go girl!!
    I wish you all the best. 40 doctors agreeing with each other - who would have thought?

    All the best,

    Pam
  • MoonDragon
    MoonDragon Member Posts: 183
    #4
    :)
    Boy if that isn't confirmation of a sign! All 40 agreed, that's fantastic and I'm really happy for you!!
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #5
    I'm dancing BIG time!
    YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA YEA!!!

    NAKED HAPPY DANCE!!!!!!

    (Soooooo much nicer here in warm Southern California instead of Holland...)

    BIG smiles and hugs!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • mono5
    mono5 Member Posts: 94
    #6
    Congrats mykidsmommy
    You dodged the chemo bullet... Now focus on getting your immune system into high gear! Wholistic clinics have diagnoistic tests to evaluate immune system response and than help you reach the goals necessary to avoid the beast. Costs a few bucks, but well worth it. Ask around, get a referral..
  • VickiCO
    VickiCO Member Posts: 917
    #7
    Yippee...
    Honor,

    I know how upsetting this was for you, and you just received the best confirmation ever! Prayer (and having a good doctor!) works! I am happy for you.

    Vicki
  • mykidsmommy
    mykidsmommy Member Posts: 76
    #8
    mono5 said:

    Congrats mykidsmommy
    You dodged the chemo bullet... Now focus on getting your immune system into high gear! Wholistic clinics have diagnoistic tests to evaluate immune system response and than help you reach the goals necessary to avoid the beast. Costs a few bucks, but well worth it. Ask around, get a referral..

    Funny you should say that ....
    That is exactly what I was thinking I need to do - Find a Holistic Clinic - how to know if it is a good one or a quacky one? I am going to start juicing - and do some things I have been meaning to do - but now that I have a little window where I am NED, you're right I lust get my system working top speed for whatever else might be lurking - and maybe be able to dodge chemo again own the road.
    Thank you for this post mono5 - I will get on it this week!
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #9
    that's great
    Awesome! So happy for you!

    *Hugs*
    Gail
  • msccolon
    msccolon Member Posts: 1,917 Member
    #10
    WOO HOO! Dancing here!
    Good thing those were oncologists and not dentists, or only 32 of them would have agreed! ;). The fight goes forward and you are set! Good luck with finding a good holistic clinic!
    mary
  • Kanort
    Kanort Member Posts: 1,272 Member
    #11
    Fabulous News, Honor!
    I am so thankful that the decision was made so clearly for you. Now you can just focus on complete healing. Thanks for sharing your wonderful news with us.

    Hugs,

    Kay
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    #12
    So glad you got such a
    So glad you got such a strong unified response from the tumor board! As you said, on you go!!
    Take care,
    Lisa
  • CherylHutch
    CherylHutch Member Posts: 1,375 Member
    #13
    I don't know how I missed
    I don't know how I missed this topic, Honor!! CONGRATULATIONS!! I am soooo happy for you!!! I hope you will still pop in and keep us updated... not to mention, remind folk of your story so other newbies will get comfort and hope and know that it is possible :):)

    Huggggs,

    Cheryl
  • tiny one
    tiny one Member Posts: 465 Member
    #14
    scan
    So glad you got good news. If two or more agree in his name. Keeping prayers said for you. God bless

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