Remission?

menright
menright Member Posts: 256 Member
So the question is: When does a cancer patient proclaim remission? I am happy to report my last scan in August was clear. This is two good scans and 6-months.

Living life without Chemo is a very good thing. I wish anyone currently in treatment the best and know there is a future beyond treatment sessions and chemo side effects.

I wonder how long this phase will last.

Best wishes to all.

Mike

Comments

  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    Great!
    Oh, Mike!!! It's so good to see a post from you!!! I was just wondering about you the other day. And it's REALLY good to hear about your NED status. Praying it lasts for many years!!!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    Mike
    Sounds like you can claim it now. And may you claim it FOREVER!!!
    Glad to hear your news.
    Winter Marie
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    glad to hear
    Hi Mike,

    It's good to hear from you & it's especially to hear GOOD NEWS!!!
    I know you must feel on edge wondering how long will this last, will it come back, or am I in the clear for good? It's tough to know and my hope for you is that it will last indefinitely! For now, enjoy your NED status and NO CHEMO or surgeries!!!

    Take care & keep in touch-
    Lisa
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    lisa42 said:

    glad to hear
    Hi Mike,

    It's good to hear from you & it's especially to hear GOOD NEWS!!!
    I know you must feel on edge wondering how long will this last, will it come back, or am I in the clear for good? It's tough to know and my hope for you is that it will last indefinitely! For now, enjoy your NED status and NO CHEMO or surgeries!!!

    Take care & keep in touch-
    Lisa

    so good
    to see a familiar name and to know all is going well.i am back in the fight again soon to have a liver resection.all my best to you and congrats on NED....Godbless....johnnybegood
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    Personally
    if you're not doing chemo and things look good, enjoy it.
    Remission, NED, CURE, etc are just words used by doctors to calm people down.
    It's about how you feel or how you're doing. That is what really matters IMO.

    If you feel good, then enjoy life. You could get run over by a street car tomorrow.
    (of course I hope you don't but I hope you get my point...)
    Glad to hear you're feeling well Mike.
    I hope you stay off chemo forever
    -phil
  • VickiCO
    VickiCO Member Posts: 917
    Hello Friend!
    I haven't been on much lately either - I am busy with my life. I am so happy with your news, whether NED, remission, whatever! I, too, am NED. I go in Wed (Sep 7) for my latest CT scan...if it's clear, I go on yearly visits! Can't wait....

    Whodda thunk back in Oct '08 when we were both diagnosed that we would both be here with this news?

    Many hugs, Vicki
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    VickiCO said:

    Hello Friend!
    I haven't been on much lately either - I am busy with my life. I am so happy with your news, whether NED, remission, whatever! I, too, am NED. I go in Wed (Sep 7) for my latest CT scan...if it's clear, I go on yearly visits! Can't wait....

    Whodda thunk back in Oct '08 when we were both diagnosed that we would both be here with this news?

    Many hugs, Vicki

    Enjoy your NED Mike!
    Congratulations!
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    pepebcn said:

    Enjoy your NED Mike!
    Congratulations!

    Ah, The Rope.......!!!
    Good to hear from you...Glad to hear that your back in the clear again. I wish for you that its forever. Live like it is, and remember the rope...its there if you ever need it again........good for you friend........buzz
  • Kenny H.
    Kenny H. Member Posts: 502 Member
    Buzzard said:

    Ah, The Rope.......!!!
    Good to hear from you...Glad to hear that your back in the clear again. I wish for you that its forever. Live like it is, and remember the rope...its there if you ever need it again........good for you friend........buzz

    Congradulations....Did your
    Congradulations....Did your numbness in hands/feet ever go away? If so, how long did it take?
    My last chemo treatment was in Apriln and I still cant feel much in hands and feet.
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
    Hi Mike
    Hi Mike,
    I hope this phase goes on and on and on. Great to hear from you and to hear you've had clean scans for 6 months.

    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • taraHK
    taraHK Member Posts: 1,952 Member
    may it last forever!
    Congratulations! Hope this status lasts 'forever' - or until it can morph into even better news (like C-U-R-E!!).

    Tara
  • menright
    menright Member Posts: 256 Member
    VickiCO said:

    Hello Friend!
    I haven't been on much lately either - I am busy with my life. I am so happy with your news, whether NED, remission, whatever! I, too, am NED. I go in Wed (Sep 7) for my latest CT scan...if it's clear, I go on yearly visits! Can't wait....

    Whodda thunk back in Oct '08 when we were both diagnosed that we would both be here with this news?

    Many hugs, Vicki

    Partner
    Vicki:

    It is great to hear from you as well. We began this adventure together and here we are! Congrats on the 1-yr scan cycle, that is major progress.

    You know it does sadden me to remember that Mike2 was also with us when we began. His journey ended too soon and was a shock given our bond in time.

    Best Wishes.

    Mike
  • menright
    menright Member Posts: 256 Member
    Kenny H. said:

    Congradulations....Did your
    Congradulations....Did your numbness in hands/feet ever go away? If so, how long did it take?
    My last chemo treatment was in Apriln and I still cant feel much in hands and feet.

    numbness
    Still have some but it is greatly reduced. I had surgery April 2009 and still some nerve damage. I guess it really does take time.
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    "You could get run over by a street car"

    STREET CAR? What the hell is a "streetcar"?

    (I'm actually older than Phil, and have ridden on those damned things)

    STELLA....!!

    Great news for you, Mike.

    The answer to your question was provided by Phil.

    Be aware that it's a terminal disease and plan accordingly
    (even if not needed), but enjoy the day, and the hopes for
    many tomorrows!

    A wish for long life to you, from me!

    John
  • marqimark
    marqimark Member Posts: 242 Member

    so good
    to see a familiar name and to know all is going well.i am back in the fight again soon to have a liver resection.all my best to you and congrats on NED....Godbless....johnnybegood

    Prayers for a good outcome!
    Hope the surgery and treatment renders you NED

    Mark
  • marqimark
    marqimark Member Posts: 242 Member
    Great news
    May you be NED forever.

    Prayers

    Mark





    (STREET CAR? What the hell is a "streetcar"?, I saw one once in Baltimore when I was a pre-schooler. )
  • John23
    John23 Member Posts: 2,122 Member
    marqimark said:

    Great news
    May you be NED forever.

    Prayers

    Mark





    (STREET CAR? What the hell is a "streetcar"?, I saw one once in Baltimore when I was a pre-schooler. )

    LOL
    ( I wish i didn't pass gas when I LOL)

    Good health, guys!

    John
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    John23 said:

    "You could get run over by a street car"

    STREET CAR? What the hell is a "streetcar"?

    (I'm actually older than Phil, and have ridden on those damned things)

    STELLA....!!

    Great news for you, Mike.

    The answer to your question was provided by Phil.

    Be aware that it's a terminal disease and plan accordingly
    (even if not needed), but enjoy the day, and the hopes for
    many tomorrows!

    A wish for long life to you, from me!

    John

    Hey!!!
    I just rode a streetcar a few year ago in San Francisco.
    Winter Marie
  • buckeye2
    buckeye2 Member Posts: 428 Member
    John23 said:

    LOL
    ( I wish i didn't pass gas when I LOL)

    Good health, guys!

    John

    You crack me up. By the
    You crack me up. By the way, that happens to old ladies without colon cancer too. Lisa