No Mo Chemo...For Now

Phoenix_66
Phoenix_66 Member Posts: 118
in Colorectal Cancer #1

Yesterday was a wierd day. I had formally been told that I might have to take the maintenance chemo indefinitely but my oncologist decided that since I was NED and all my numbers looked good, he didn't want to risk kidney damage that can be caused by the Cyramza. So, whoop whoop, I'm done for now. 

Unfortunately because I am late Stage 4 and having cancer return twice there is a strong probability that it may come back again.  But I will celebrate for now. I even got to ring the bell for the third time. 

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,800 Member
    #2
    You know what they say....

    'Third time is a charm.'

    Hopefully you've rung the bells for good, and continue NED for many a year. 

    Tru

  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #3
    Great

    Enjoy it and celebrate like you said.  If you are NED just embrace that.

    Kim

  • abita
    abita Member Posts: 1,152 Member
    #4
    Happy for you!

    Happy for you!

  • betula
    betula Member Posts: 86
    #5
    Congrats!

    That is awesome news.  You give everyone here hope!

     

  • JanJan63
    JanJan63 Member Posts: 2,478 Member
    #6
    That's wonderful! Good luck!!

    That's wonderful! Good luck!!

    Jan

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,800 Member
    #7
    I was just thinking

    Three times ringing the bell

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  • Ruthmomto4
    Ruthmomto4 Member Posts: 708 Member
    #8
    Maybe it won’t come back!

    that’s what I am hoping for you! Enjoy the break hopefully it’s forever!

  • SandiaBuddy
    SandiaBuddy Member Posts: 1,381 Member
    #9
    Each day

    To me, it makes sense to live each day to its fullest.  Each day you are not on chemo is even that more rewarding.  Congratulations.

  • Joan M
    Joan M Member Posts: 409 Member
    #10
    Such wonderful news!

    To be NED and not need chemo - that is the day the rest of look forward to!  Even if you need the chemo again later, an extended break will be good for you.

     

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