Biopsy Results Came In

Joel4
Joel4 Member Posts: 263 Member
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
So I had my one year appointment on the 11th of this month. I thought it was going to be a celebration but instead my doctor found something in my nasopharynx during the scope and he wanted to take a biopsy.
It was a blow to the gut plus I had to wait like 10 days for the procedure.
I had the procedure a week ago today and my doctor said afterward that it looked benign but official results would take a few days.
Yesterday came and I still hadn't heard anything. I started to freak out and had to keep leaning on the Lord for strength. I felt like I have aged 5 years since the 11th.
Finally this morning just as I was stepping out of the shower my doctor called and said the biopsy results were negative-all clear-no sign of cancer.
I don't often become overcome with emotion but I sure did this morning!
It took NED a little longer to show up than I had liked but I like to think that I learned a little lesson along the way.
I was reminded of how much waiting sucks and I'm determined to be more empathetic for those who are playing the waiting game.
Well the one year anniversary is a big one I guess so I am just going to enjoy the moment and hug the heck out of my family tonight!
Thanks for all the prayers are thoughts, you all are the best.
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  • arndog64
    arndog64 Member Posts: 537
    #2
    I beleive the waiting thing
    I believe the waiting thing is pure torture on everyone.. Glad you are NED.. Congrats..
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #3
    Joel!
    I have goosebumps! Seriously. That is great news and such a relief. I'm very happy for you.
  • D Lewis
    D Lewis Member Posts: 1,581 Member
    #4
    Happy news!
    Enjoy the moment! Here's to many many more such moments!

    Deb
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #5
    Awesome Joel
    Glad that everything turned out to be good....

    I know waiting stinks and can't stand it. Usually as for the scans PET/CT, I ask for them to hold a desk copy for me...usually it's available in 24 hours.

    So far everything has been good, hoping it stays that way.

    But, it's always an intense moment full of anxiety until I open and read the results.

    Best,
    John
  • ratface
    ratface Member Posts: 1,337 Member
    #6
    Skiffin16 said:

    Awesome Joel
    Glad that everything turned out to be good....

    I know waiting stinks and can't stand it. Usually as for the scans PET/CT, I ask for them to hold a desk copy for me...usually it's available in 24 hours.

    So far everything has been good, hoping it stays that way.

    But, it's always an intense moment full of anxiety until I open and read the results.

    Best,
    John

    Jubilation!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Wow, what a moment, I can just see you butt naked, dripping wet, hanging on the phone crying in joy and not giving a damn as you become soaked in glorius jubilation! Don't ever stop celebrating.
  • Irishgypsie
    Irishgypsie Member Posts: 333
    #7
    ratface said:

    Jubilation!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Wow, what a moment, I can just see you butt naked, dripping wet, hanging on the phone crying in joy and not giving a damn as you become soaked in glorius jubilation! Don't ever stop celebrating.

    Amen!
    Happy for you! :)

    Charles
  • mixleader
    mixleader Member Posts: 267 Member
    #8
    Good Results
    Hey, Joel. That is really terrific news. Most of us here know the agony of waiting and absolute joy of that 'all clear' announcement. I remember crying in my wife's arms for quite a while when I got my first 'all clear' Enjoy the moment and may many, many more of those great announcements be headed your way.

    Roger
  • Kent Cass
    Kent Cass Member Posts: 1,898 Member
    #9
    mixleader said:

    Good Results
    Hey, Joel. That is really terrific news. Most of us here know the agony of waiting and absolute joy of that 'all clear' announcement. I remember crying in my wife's arms for quite a while when I got my first 'all clear' Enjoy the moment and may many, many more of those great announcements be headed your way.

    Roger

    Joel
    Hey- great to hear of your clean results, Joel. Know it's been a trying April for you, but it sure is ending in a terrific way for you. Congratulations.

    kcass
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #10
    Kent Cass said:

    Joel
    Hey- great to hear of your clean results, Joel. Know it's been a trying April for you, but it sure is ending in a terrific way for you. Congratulations.

    kcass

    Great News Joel
    Joel
    Enjoy the euphoria !! I know the NED feeling and how it makes you emotional. Happy Dance time !!!
    Steve
  • Scambuster
    Scambuster Member Posts: 973
    #11
    hawk711 said:

    Great News Joel
    Joel
    Enjoy the euphoria !! I know the NED feeling and how it makes you emotional. Happy Dance time !!!
    Steve

    Man man oh Man !
    Totally good news Joel. You said it all. A great start to the day to read your news.

    Scam
  • ToBeGolden
    ToBeGolden Member Posts: 695
    #12
    Grate News
    Grate News and you're right: waiting is tough.
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #13
    What a Wonderful World
    I'm with Sweet - goosebumps. Most excellent. Next time, hope you have a boring check up.
  • Jimbo55
    Jimbo55 Member Posts: 590 Member
    #14
    Joel
    Great to hear the NED finally came through. Enjoy. Cheers

    Jimbo
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #15
    G’day Joel

    Sorry but I too got a little emotional for you after reading your post, I think we all have been praying so much you. I will spend the rest of my day rejoicing with you now my brother.

    Here is to the future of NED
    Hondo
  • luv4lacrosse
    luv4lacrosse Member Posts: 1,410 Member
    #16
    LET'S MAKE A TOAST TO NED
    Joel, sorry you had to endure some waiting as that must have been really hard, but more importantly you are NED.

    Here's to living.

    Stay strong buddy!!

    Best!!

    Mike
  • staceya
    staceya Member Posts: 720
    #17
    luv4lacrosse said:

    LET'S MAKE A TOAST TO NED
    Joel, sorry you had to endure some waiting as that must have been really hard, but more importantly you are NED.

    Here's to living.

    Stay strong buddy!!

    Best!!

    Mike

    Amen!
    I am so glad to hear!!
    Stacey
  • Ron49
    Ron49 Member Posts: 91
    #18
    So happy for you Joel!! We
    So happy for you Joel!! We can't wait to hear those words someday.Ron and robyn
  • buzz99
    buzz99 Member Posts: 404
    #19
    The wait
    That wating game is awful. But glad to hear you had good news. Go out and have some fun!
    Karen
  • Kimba1505
    Kimba1505 Member Posts: 557
    #20
    staceya said:

    Amen!
    I am so glad to hear!!
    Stacey

    Joel...
    ...hug your family tonight and every day!!! So happy to hear the belated NED. Heavy sigh of relief here. I was just telling friends tonight at dinner how Mark and I have learned to appreciate every day and not waste a single one. Embrace every day Joel.
    Kim
  • Joel4
    Joel4 Member Posts: 263 Member
    #21
    buzz99 said:

    The wait
    That wating game is awful. But glad to hear you had good news. Go out and have some fun!
    Karen

    Thanks Everyone
    Thanks everybody for sharing in my joy and for being so supportive.
    Your thoughts and prayers meant the world to me!

    Joel

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