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Update from Laz.
Had my blood work and 1 year CT this week. The CEA is steady at 1.3 and the CT is clear. I'm very relieved, because I have aches and pains everywhere and of course the first thing I think of is metastases.
My life pretty much returned to normal, I'm back to work which I enjoy very much. I have to restart everything, because of a bad divorce, the long disability and medical bills I'm not in the best financial shape. But as long as I'm healthy I remain optimistic.
I'm reading the board every day and try to give the best support I can. I want to offer my support and best wishes to all of you again, especially to those that are down.
Laz
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That's great!
Unfortunately I think the aches and pains could be due to the chemo. I've been left with quite a bit of joint and muscle pain, although it has improved over the years a bit. I've read that it takes at least two years after chemo to really get better. Hopefully things will improve with the passage of time!
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Great news!! Wonderful way to
Great news!! Wonderful way to start the year! Wishing you continued NED, and I agree with AA .. seems like aches, pains, muscle spasms, nerve things and joint aches is just the part we are left with! I have been having a particularly bad month with dropping things with my bad arm .. I was left with one bad arm and one bad leg .. seemingly nerve damage .. and a really really bad case of chemo brain!
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Congratulations Laz
That's fantastic news about your CEA and CT. Depending on the kinds of aches and pains you're experiencing, massage therapy can help a lot. When my mom has tried that, the difference she experiences is almost miraculous (albeit sadly brief).
Even more, I'm so glad you're back at work and moving on with your life. It sounds like you've got a few hurdles to get over, but I have no doubt that you will coast through all of them. After all, you've pretty much beaten cancer, and are still going
I wish you nothing but continued luck and happiness. -
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