Scan results -- good news! Chemo working!

luv3jay

Great news, Tara! Keep
Great news, Tara! Keep ticking and kicking cancer's butt.

- Sheri

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zenmonk

taraHK said:

thanks
Thanks for your kind words. I haven't updated my 'me page' for a while (I've had 3 lung mets, at 3 different times -- then these bone mets. But LOOOONG and lovely periods of NED between (I seem to be on a 2 year cycle!).

I loved your question about what do I consider the most important thing to my survivorship. The motivation of staying alive for my kids, and a very determined (stubborn?!) attitude have certainly all been invaluable.

But I have to say the most important thing for me has probably been teaming up with a wonderful oncologist. He is very wise and knowledgeable -- but also treats me as an equal partner. He recognized early on what I need to get through (I'm a research, evidence-based nerd, and want to try the most aggressive approach I can reasonably tolerate). I feel that he listens to me and that we are a team. That has helped me immeasurably. I need to feel that I am taking an active, if not leading, role in my treatment decisions, and he has given me the security (through his solid background and vast experience and up-to-date research) and courtesy to do so.

I'd love to hear others' views on this topic....

Wishing you all the best

Tara

I can relate
I also have a wonderful oncologist that has the same traits as it sounds that yours does. I alos think my daughter has alot to do with me lasting this long.

pepebcn

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congrat tara!
is a huge dosis of optimism for me too.
by the way have you a web or
blogg?
best.
Pepe.

Eltina21

CHEMO WORKING
Congratulations, that is very good news. Keep the faith and continue to soar.
Peace and Blessings,
Karen