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Dad is almost 2 years NED

I believe I started counting NED status for my dad based off of his follow up visit after having finished chemo, so technically if we go from surgery its been longer but I prefer to underestimate. I suppose I am just putting this out there for the timelines sake and also to let people know its possible. While I am so grateful for his current state of NED and hope for it to continue in perpetuity; my heart goes out to all of those living with colon cancer. I hope treatments continue to advance and fast.
My last post was about my father experiencing hip pain which was investigated via scans and tests and chalked up to maybe chemo/treatment induced arthritis. I am sure every ache or pain he has will always spark fear. As always I wish he was more complaint with diet and exercise changes but I suppose there is something nice about knowing he can feel "normal" again. I hope it lasts for a long, long, long time and I hope the same for everyone else who has to be here.
Thank you to everyone who has ever taken the time to read my posts.
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Two years is great!
I celebrate 10 years since treatment on Saturday. Gosh, 10 years! It really just seems like yesterday - but oh, I am so glad it wasn't.
I deal with several long-term issues resulting from chemo and radiation, but they are worth it, to be alive.
The fear will always be there, but it can be filed further and further in your memory, as time passes.
Celebrate the milestones - every single one of them.
Tru
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