Had Stage 3 colorectal cancer: 3 years later I'm doing fine

tommycat
tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hello friends~
Three and a half years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 3 rectal cancer and my world as I knew it changed forever.
Recently I had my routine labs and CT scan and received the "all clear" from the oncologist. Of course I was elated (mild understatement but no one word describes the sense of relief and joy).
I wanted to share this news with you, esp. with the new people on this board, to offer you hope.
I know I'm fortunate to be NED, and I also know the cancer could come back. But for now---today--I am healthy, happy and strong.
This board can at times be very sad and the news can make you feel rather low. I wanted to share my good news to let you know that there can be a brighter future in store for you too.
Always with you all in spirit,
Tommycat
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #2
    Dear Tommycat
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful news.

    We all need to hear the news of NED entering the life of a memeber here, because it means that it is possible.

    May your NEDness continue for a life time!

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • Semira
    Semira Member Posts: 381 Member
    #3
    THANKS
    for the great news
  • Semira
    Semira Member Posts: 381 Member
    #4
    double post
    ...
  • Grace14
    Grace14 Member Posts: 65
    #5
    Lovekitties said:

    Dear Tommycat
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful news.

    We all need to hear the news of NED entering the life of a memeber here, because it means that it is possible.

    May your NEDness continue for a life time!

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties

    Thank you so much for
    Thank you so much for posting! I have my yearly scan coming up in January it will be 2 1/2 years since surgery! I'm praying that I get good news too! We shall see. With out stories like yours we would have no hope. Here's to many more years Ned for you! I'm so happy for you!
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #6
    Yippee!
    That's great news TC.
    Don't be so sure it will come back either...
    But we should always count our blessings so-to-speak
    {{{hugs}}}
    -p
  • jen2012
    jen2012 Member Posts: 1,607 Member
    #7
    Congrats! Thanks for
    Congrats! Thanks for sharing your great news.
  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #8
    That is such great news.
    That is such great news. Thank you for sharing with us. We all could use some good inspirational news.
  • danker
    danker Member Posts: 1,276 Member
    #9
    tommycat
    Good news is always welcome here, Thanks for sharing yours!
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    #10
    danker said:

    tommycat
    Good news is always welcome here, Thanks for sharing yours!

    Great News!!! Thanks for
    Great News!!! Thanks for sharing this :)
  • Minnesotagirl
    Minnesotagirl Member Posts: 141
    #11
    smokeyjoe said:

    Great News!!! Thanks for
    Great News!!! Thanks for sharing this :)

    Fabulous news
    Wonderful news~ enjoy and rejoice in it!

    "Minnesotagirl"
  • ron50
    ron50 Member Posts: 1,723 Member
    #12
    Hugs TC
    We need some positives at the moment. ron.
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #13
    ron50 said:

    Hugs TC
    We need some positives at the moment. ron.

    yup
    yesirreee TC thanks heaps for posting. Every triumph is a big big winner....every NED is a reason for hope and joy

    well done TommyCat

    mags
  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    #14
    Tommycat
    Thanks for the positive news! Love to hear all clear!
    Sandy :)
  • lauragb
    lauragb Member Posts: 370 Member
    #15
    This is great news TC! I
    This is great news TC! I was wondering how you're doing. You just keep being NED!
  • Chelsea71
    Chelsea71 Member Posts: 1,169 Member
    #16
    Congratulations!
    Just
    Congratulations!

    Just wondering if there is anything to which you attribute your success? Did you alter your lifestyle or diet? Do you avoid sugar, as many people seem to do? Do you see a naturopath?

    Nice to hear such a positive story. Good luck.

    Chelsea
  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member
    #17
    Chelsea71 said:

    Congratulations!
    Just
    Congratulations!

    Just wondering if there is anything to which you attribute your success? Did you alter your lifestyle or diet? Do you avoid sugar, as many people seem to do? Do you see a naturopath?

    Nice to hear such a positive story. Good luck.

    Chelsea

    Thank you

    Thank you for letting us share in your good news. I was missing your posts and hoping nothing was wrong. I will pray that NED is not just a guest but a permanent resident. Enjoy NED's companionship!

    Cathleen Mary
  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
    #18
    Thank you all for your support and kind words
    Thank you all for your support and kind words.
    In answer to the question about altering my lifestyle I have to admit I haven't. Always been inconsistent in exercise and diet.....I like a steak now and then, love my red wine, and don't hit the gym as often as recommended. But I also love fresh fish, playing with my children and laughing with my friends.
    Maybe those are counter balances....I don't know.
    It's what feels right for me.
    Big hugs from California~
  • YoVita
    YoVita Member Posts: 590 Member
    #19
    Congratulations
    on your "all clear" and 3 plus years of NED. From a fellow stage 3 rectal survivor (albeit with one little lung thingy since removed).
  • Maxiecat
    Maxiecat Member Posts: 544 Member
    #20
    Great news and thank you for
    Great news and thank you for cheering u up!

    Alex
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    #21
    hello
    :-) lady who i have never messaged before ;-) a big fat YAY for your news and may it continue!

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