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Results in -- all clear!! Yea!
taraHK
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Thanks for all the warm words as I went through the waiting game.
I was BLESSED BLESSED BLESSED to get my results (MRI of thorax, abdomen, pelvis, brain) very quickly (24 hrs!).
And I am ALL CLEAR - NED. Yea!!!
Brief summary for those who don't know my story: I was diagnosed with rectal cancer 6+ years ago (!). I have had 3 recurrences -- each time a solitary lung met -- removed surgically and followed by "mop up" chemo. My latest surgery was June. I'm now on "maintenance/preventative" chemo (Xeloda).
My 'pattern' seems to be recurrence every 18 mos or so. I'm certainly not out of the woods yet -- and I may be looking at prolonging the time until another recurrence, rather than "cure". Although that is not what is on my prayer/wish list! (My oncologist said recently "I've seen some miracles with maintenance chemo" and I replied "I'll take one of those, thank you").
Anyway -- I'm babbling now, silly with joy.
My heart and prayers go out to those who are waiting for results
And thanks again for your support. It means the world to me.
Tara
I was BLESSED BLESSED BLESSED to get my results (MRI of thorax, abdomen, pelvis, brain) very quickly (24 hrs!).
And I am ALL CLEAR - NED. Yea!!!
Brief summary for those who don't know my story: I was diagnosed with rectal cancer 6+ years ago (!). I have had 3 recurrences -- each time a solitary lung met -- removed surgically and followed by "mop up" chemo. My latest surgery was June. I'm now on "maintenance/preventative" chemo (Xeloda).
My 'pattern' seems to be recurrence every 18 mos or so. I'm certainly not out of the woods yet -- and I may be looking at prolonging the time until another recurrence, rather than "cure". Although that is not what is on my prayer/wish list! (My oncologist said recently "I've seen some miracles with maintenance chemo" and I replied "I'll take one of those, thank you").
Anyway -- I'm babbling now, silly with joy.
My heart and prayers go out to those who are waiting for results
And thanks again for your support. It means the world to me.
Tara
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WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!msccolon said:Dancing with you Tara!
That is great news, and just in time for the weekend! YEAAAAAA! Enjoy!
mary
Tara,
I am doing the happy dance for you. Notice that did not say naked. I am at work.
Congratulations on your good news. I am so happy for you. You deserve it.
Make sure that you celebrate.
Maureen -
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WOW!drmrgirl47 said:YAY!!!
Hi Tara,
I am so very happy for you. Keep up the good work!
Congrats.......do I ever know how you feel......
keep that NED going.....
Hugs,
Barbara -
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