NED vs. Remission......

Mikki332
Mikki332 Member Posts: 49
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
.....doc today told hubby that his scans looked good, bloodwork is good, and that he is "in remission". Of course we are thrilled and happy dancing, and thanking everyone for their support on this site! I was surprised that doc used the term "remission" though.....I thought that was more reserved for a Hodgkins-type cancer.

Any thoughts from my more experienced friends? In the meantime, please join the dance
with us!

Mikki

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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #2
    Congrats
    Congrats on the good scans...

    NED, Remission, etc...all somewhat seem to be a little interchangeable to some degree depending on who you talk to or what you read.

    Best,
    John
  • Glenna M
    Glenna M Member Posts: 1,576
    #3
    Woo Hoo!!!!
    Congratulations on the good reports. I will be dancing all day because of this good news. Please don't worry about NED vs remission, it all depends on your doctor. Mine has never said NED but has said that the tumor in my lung is no longer visible on the scans. The laryngeal cancer, not positive about that as they have not scanned there lately as they are more concerned about my lung because they found another lesion on the last scan.

    I think it all depends on our doctors, some say NED, some say remission. In the end I think it's all the same. I even asked my doctor if this meant that I was cancer free and his reply was "for now", meaning it could come back.

    Stay strong, enjoy life and keep dancing!!!

    Glenna
  • rozaroo
    rozaroo Member Posts: 665
    #4
    Glenna M said:

    Woo Hoo!!!!
    Congratulations on the good reports. I will be dancing all day because of this good news. Please don't worry about NED vs remission, it all depends on your doctor. Mine has never said NED but has said that the tumor in my lung is no longer visible on the scans. The laryngeal cancer, not positive about that as they have not scanned there lately as they are more concerned about my lung because they found another lesion on the last scan.

    I think it all depends on our doctors, some say NED, some say remission. In the end I think it's all the same. I even asked my doctor if this meant that I was cancer free and his reply was "for now", meaning it could come back.

    Stay strong, enjoy life and keep dancing!!!

    Glenna

    Wonderfull
    Congratulation's on your wonderfull new's! I am so happy for you all!
  • luv2cut1
    luv2cut1 Member Posts: 288
    #5
    Good News!
    Congratulations on the good news. I am not sure why use NED and some use remission - either way sounds good to me!

    Myka
  • honeybelle22
    honeybelle22 Member Posts: 70
    #6
    dancing dancing dancing
    Yippiee, good news lifts the soul and heart. Stay positive and bless you and hubby
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #7
    Dancing
    I needed something to dance about and this was just what I was looking for.

    All the best on the NED
    Hondo
  • Pumakitty
    Pumakitty Member Posts: 652
    #8
    Great News
    I know how you feel, my dad just got the same good news. Enjoy!

    Kathy

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