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New (and best ever) C-word!

Mikemetz
Mikemetz CSN Member Posts: 465 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

We had an appointment with my rad-onc last week--my annual visit with him.  He went through a summary of my current status (ORN, trismus) and upcoming events (neck resecting in April) and then finished by saying that he considers my cancer to be cured!  He is the first doctor to say that word to me, and it really hit home hard--in the best way possible!  I see my other onc doc this coming week and hope to have him use that C-word, too.  Even though I'm not fully 5 years past treatments, I've had enough recent clean scans (due to the ORN) for them to be confident that I am c-u-r-e-d!  Of course, that comes with a (*) that I am cured of this cancer, but not immune from the development of other cancers in the future. 

As all of you know, this has been one hell of a ride, with more to come with the jaw procedure next year.  That reality makes this news bittersweet, but it sure beats the alternative!  Even though I didn't find CSN until almost two years after treatments, it has been a huge help to get support when I needed it, and to give others support when I could do that.

Mike

 

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  • KTeacher
    KTeacher CSN Member Posts: 1,103 Member
    #2
    Good, good news!

    So glad  for you and your family.  Merry Christmas!  I have a scan and 2 doctor appointments next week.  I have been fighting since 2010 but haven't made it a year and then mets.  Looking forward to a clean 2014.

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  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt CSN Member Posts: 4,725 Member
    #3
    good word

    Mike,

    Congratulations on hearing the C-word (cured).  It is nice to feel your joy.

    Best of luck on upcoming events.

    Matt

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  • donfoo
    donfoo CSN Member Posts: 1,773 Member
    #4
    Cured!

    Mike,

    It must really feel great to hear the doctor officially declare cured at the 5yr milestone. For the rest of us remember recurrence drops off significantly about 1/2 way to 5 years. Hope that offers more comfort once you cross 2.5 yrs. Don

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 CSN Member Posts: 4,716
    #5
    I would LOVE to hear that

    C-word!!!  I still have time to go, tho.  Congratulations Mike.....

    p

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  • hwt
    hwt CSN Member Posts: 2,328 Member
    #6
    phrannie51 said:

    I would LOVE to hear that

    C-word!!!  I still have time to go, tho.  Congratulations Mike.....

    p

    Mike

    Congrats! What a wondeful Christmas present

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne CSN Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #7
    mike, that is just

    mike, that is just AWESOME!!!  now you can really celebrate Christmas!

    God bless(d) you,

    dj

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  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse CSN Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #8
    AWESOME NEWS

    Great news Mike

    Stat Strong

    Mike

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