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Miss Ellie is NED

Luv2lunch
Luv2lunch CSN Member Posts: 270
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to post our good news. We went to see the oncologist today and Mom was discharged from his care. It will be 5 years in March when she was diagnosed and he said she was cancer free! She will need to have blood work once a year and a colonoscopy every 5 years, but no more pet scans or office visits.

This board has meant so much to us (especially me as Mom never came on). So many have helped with my questions at the beginning of this journey and have offered support along the way. Thank you all. I don't post much but think of you all. Mom continues to say her "p's" for everyone here. I think this board will be permanently with me and I will continue to check here often.

For the new people here who don't know us, Mom (Miss Ellie) was diagnosed with colorectal cancer back in 2010. She had chemo and radiation before her permanent colostomy and then more chemo and radiation. She has handled all of this so well and I'm happy to report is doing great today with no permanent side effects. Oh, and she will turn 84 this year :)

I hope I haven't hurt anyones feelings with our good news. I know how much pain and sorrow is on this board. But wanted to brings a little cheer and encourage maybe someone.

Thanks for listening and better health to everyone.

Sincerely,

Linda and Mom (Miss Ellie)

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
    #2
    Celebration time!

    What wonderful news.  Give your mum the biggest hug from me. 

    I think this deserves a Dancing and a Spinning man in celebration. 

    Go Miss Ellie! WOO HOO!

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    And celebrations to you, too, Linda. What a loving daughter you are. I am so glad that you have stayed with the forum throughout. HUGS!

    Sue - Trubrit

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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #3
    Grand news!

    Dear Linda and Miss Ellie,

    So very glad to hear of NED in your lives and that you are both getting along well.

    Good news is always welcome here.  Gives all hope with the knowledge that it can be done.

    Hugs and love to you both.

    Marie who loves kitties

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  • Helen321
    Helen321 CSN Member Posts: 1,470 Member
    #4
    exciting news! Five years,

    exciting news! Five years, the magic number.

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  • Easyflip
    Easyflip CSN Member Posts: 588 Member
    #5
    Thanks

    for the hope and inspiration!

    Easyflip/Richard

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  • herdizziness
    herdizziness CSN Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #6
    Linda

    oh, how WONDERFUL, my heart is almost bursting from the joy at hearing this news!!!

    Winter Marie

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  • wolfen
    wolfen CSN Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    #7
    herdizziness said:

    Linda

    oh, how WONDERFUL, my heart is almost bursting from the joy at hearing this news!!!

    Winter Marie

    Great News, Linda!

    Give Miss Ellie a big hug for me & thanks for sharing the good news. It is encouraging for so many here.

    Luv,

    Wolfen

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  • NewHere
    NewHere CSN Member Posts: 1,433 Member
    #8
    Congrats

    That is great to hear.

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  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 CSN Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    #9
    Linda

    Linda,

    So good to celebrate that news with you and Miss Ellie!!!  You two are precious and I am so happy to hear that she is NED!  Continue to enjoy life!

    Aloha,

    Kathleen

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  • marbleotis
    marbleotis CSN Member Posts: 721 Member
    #10
    Great great great

    That is really very very good news!

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