Feeling undeservingly blessed...

eihtak
eihtak Member Posts: 1,473 Member
edited October 2018 in Anal Cancer #1

Hi all,

So I met with both my oncologist and radiation oncologist today to go over the results of my scan after radiation for a second dx of anal cancer mets to my lung. 

"Previously measurable disease at the level of the left hilum is not currently measurable and there are no suspicious pulmonary findings, developing mediastinal adenopathy, or pleural effusions."

While there are still, a couple very small areas that have been there for a couple years and unchanged on the lung that we will be keeping a close eye on (as that is how this tumor behaved prior to this past summer before growing) as well as what they refer to as a small sliding type hiatal hernia, a benign cyst on my liver, and mild nodularity of the left adrenal gland...after being treated twice now for lung mets, this is a fabulous report!

My doctor had initially talked about following radiation with an immunotherapy drug but has decided to hold off on that at this time as he believes it not necessary based on scan, blood work, and overall health. Yay!!!! Also, some treatments and therapies can not be repeated and as good of news as this is, he was very clear about the potential for this to happen again being great now, as that is what this stage entails, and we need to use our options wisely.

Unless something comes up, I do not see him again for 3 months...believe me I'll be passing out sanitizer to all my little germy grandkids for Christmas as my lung is now considered weakened and it needs to once again rebuild...NOT with the flu!

Ironically, I recently learned of a good friends daughter (32 years old) sweetest kid ever, married, with two little ones who after a pain in her leg followed by vision problem was dx with non-small cell lung cancer that has metastasized throughout her body. The prognosis is very poor and they are celebrating the holidays next week! A couple months ago she had no worries! When I hear a story like hers, and I am almost twice her age with a full and happy life, I just don't know what I've done to deserve this blessing and my heart hurts for her and her family so much yet is bursting with joy for mine. I am grateful beyond words, but bewildered with God's plan.

Thank you all so much for the support, well wishes, and prayers, and know that I have you all in my thoughts and prayers for health and wellness always.

katheryn

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  • feckcancer
    feckcancer Member Posts: 189 Member
    edited October 2018 #2
    Fabulous news. So happy for

    Fabulous news. So happy for you. Innocent stay strong, healthy & blessed.

  • mp327
    mp327 Member Posts: 4,440 Member
    #3
    katheryn

    I am jumping for joy at your good news!  I am so glad that your recent treatment was successful and that your doctors are going to keep a close watch on you.  May this be the end of your worries about this latest issue!  I am sorry to hear the sad news about your friend's daughter.  Cancer definitely does not discriminate or take a person's life or responsibilities into consideration when picking its targets.  May God bless that family.

    Take good care, my friend!

  • Dodiefae
    Dodiefae Member Posts: 41 Member
    edited October 2018 #4
    Katheryn

    So happy for you, great news!!

  • Mollymaude
    Mollymaude Member Posts: 431 Member
    #5
    Katheryn

    Wow! I’m so happy for you! As for being bewildered by God’s plan I resonate with that feeling at times too. I know what it’s like to feel “an embarrassment of riches” - both for intangibles and tangibles. Especially if I go to the cancer center and see a child undergoing treatment. I am so grateful to have two healthy, happy children and all the other blessings in my life.

  • Ohmy
    Ohmy Member Posts: 102 Member
    #6
    I know what you mean,

    I know what you mean, Katheryn.  I always felt bad when I saw a young person at the cancer center.  I have had a full and wonderful life.  I am so happy your treatment went well.  I am waiting to hear back from the pulmonary doctor with an appointment for the node in my lung that showed up on my PET scan.  My husband and I enjoyed our weekend and my depression is gone.  I am counting my blessings.  A good friend of mine died with small cell lung cancer three years ago.  She was 52 years old and younger than me.  By the time she was  diagnosed, there was nothing they could do and she was gone in six months.  From the day I was diagnosed in January 2017, I count every day I am still alive as a blessing. Thinking positive thoughts for both of us.  I will keep you posted on my lung nodule.

  • pializ
    pializ Member Posts: 508 Member
    #7
    Fantastic!!

    I am so pleased to hear your news! 

    Liz

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