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Coloncancerblows
Coloncancerblows Member Posts: 296 Member
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Hi everyone!  I had my second CT scan last week and everything was good.  Cancer still gone and my blood clot is gone.  The doctor still wants me on the blood thinners for another 3 months.  He also said I could get my port removed which is scheduled for Nov. 8th.  Yah!!  I want that reminder gone.  It breaks my heart to see the posts of what people are going through.  Been there, done that.  I keep praying for everyone who has this horrible disease.  Hugs to everyone......

Cynthia

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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #2
    Dear Cynthia

    It is so good to hear your good news!

    May all continue to go well for you for a long long time.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,804 Member
    #3
    Woo hoo!

    This is great news.  And getting your port removed will be a huge relief and like you said, a reminder gone. 

    Nov 8th, its on my calendar. 

  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    #4
    Hey Cynthia
    Love the new pic! Grand Canyon? Glad you are doing good. I am back to work at the hospital and so far so good for me too. I will have a PET in December.
    Sandy
  • Coloncancerblows
    Coloncancerblows Member Posts: 296 Member
    #5
    Momof2plusteentwins said:

    Hey Cynthia
    Love the new pic! Grand Canyon? Glad you are doing good. I am back to work at the hospital and so far so good for me too. I will have a PET in December.
    Sandy

    Sandy, yes the Grand Canyon. 

    Sandy, yes the Grand Canyon.  My husband and I went to Sedona, AZ last month.  That was my "done with chemo and cancer free" vacation!  So glad to hear you're doing well too. 

  • LindaK.
    LindaK. Member Posts: 506 Member
    #6
    Good news

    Keep on spreading the good news!  Glad to see your "F cancer" trip took you to the Grand Canyon, it's so beautiful there.  We are going to Vegas next month for my husband's "F cancer" trip. 

    Linda

  • MaryCarol5
    MaryCarol5 Member Posts: 102
    #7
    yay!

    Congrats on the wonderful news!  Thank you for sharing-

    MC

  • janderson1964
    janderson1964 Member Posts: 2,215 Member
    #8
    That's grat news. It is such

    That's grat news. It is such a feeling of freedom to have the port taken. You will love not having it. I compare it to the ankle bracelet that some parolees where so their every movement can be monitored.

  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #9
    WooHooo

    What excellent news and so glad that the port is coming out.  That is a great sign that all is going in the right direction.  Hope the surgery goes well for you on the 8th.  Thank you for the update and that is worth a naked happy dance. Smile

     

    Kim

  • lp1964
    lp1964 Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    #10
    Awesome news!

    I know how you feel about the port. Currently I have a PICC line, two drains and a stoma bag, a bunch of staples attached to me and this makes me feel like a bionic man. Today ill have the drains and staples removed and it should feel better. 

    Here is to independence,

    Laz

  • UncleBuddy
    UncleBuddy Member Posts: 1,019 Member
    #11
    Yay!

    I'm praying that you remain cancer free!  Party it up!!!

    Lin

  • Maxiecat
    Maxiecat Member Posts: 544 Member
    #12
    Great news!  My 2 doctors

    Great news!  My 2 doctors disagree about when to get the port removed.  I have appointments with both in November and will decide then what to do.

    alex

  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #13
    Maxiecat said:

    Great news!  My 2 doctors

    Great news!  My 2 doctors disagree about when to get the port removed.  I have appointments with both in November and will decide then what to do.

    alex

    excellent

    excellent news.....soooooo good

    mags

  • Coloncancerblows
    Coloncancerblows Member Posts: 296 Member
    #14
    janderson1964 said:

    That's grat news. It is such

    That's grat news. It is such a feeling of freedom to have the port taken. You will love not having it. I compare it to the ankle bracelet that some parolees where so their every movement can be monitored.

    Jan,
    I love your comparison!

    Jan,

    I love your comparison! haha

     

  • Coloncancerblows
    Coloncancerblows Member Posts: 296 Member
    #15
    lp1964 said:

    Awesome news!

    I know how you feel about the port. Currently I have a PICC line, two drains and a stoma bag, a bunch of staples attached to me and this makes me feel like a bionic man. Today ill have the drains and staples removed and it should feel better. 

    Here is to independence,

    Laz

    Laz,
    I'm so sorry you have

    Laz,

    I'm so sorry you have all those things on you.  I just hate cancer and what it does to people.  Glad to see your new picture.  You look very happy with your new marriage. 

  • Coloncancerblows
    Coloncancerblows Member Posts: 296 Member
    #16
    Maxiecat said:

    Great news!  My 2 doctors

    Great news!  My 2 doctors disagree about when to get the port removed.  I have appointments with both in November and will decide then what to do.

    alex

    I've heard some doctors make

    I've heard some doctors make you keep the port in for a year after you've finished chemo.  My doctor said if my two CT scans came out clean (which they did) then I could have the port out.  If by some awful chance my cancer comes back then I'll just get the port put back in but now I want it gone!

  • lp1964
    lp1964 Member Posts: 1,239 Member
    #17
    Coloncancerblows said:

    Laz,
    I'm so sorry you have

    Laz,

    I'm so sorry you have all those things on you.  I just hate cancer and what it does to people.  Glad to see your new picture.  You look very happy with your new marriage. 

    Thanks...

    ...things will be all right. I'm already down to only a stoma bag and PICC line. Yesterday they removed my drain and I feel free. I wish you the same wonderful feeling after the port removal. It's not just a piece of plastic, it's a symbol.

    Laz

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