It has been a while

preacherchad
preacherchad Member Posts: 60
in Esophageal Cancer #1
Hello,

It has been a while since I have been on here. I just wanted to give the newbies on here a word of encouragement and give the seasoned veterans an update.

March 24, was the one year mark for my surgery. I visited Dr Reed yesterday, March 27, and everything looked fantastic. She released me, and said no reason to come back unless I had a concern. (I will still see my medical oncologist every 6 months and have a PET every 6 months for the next 2 years)

My next PET is scheduled for May 16, hopefully this will be the 4th clear scan in a row.

I have started an EC support group here in town. Mostly it is just one on one meetings with newly diagnosed patients and walking them through the process and stay with them through surgery and as long as they need me. It is going very well, and I could not do this if all of you had not shared your experiences with me.

Thanks to all of you and may God continue to use all of you that are on here.

chad

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  • Ginny_B
    Ginny_B Member Posts: 532
    #2
    Wonderful news! Keep up the
    Wonderful news! Keep up the good work.
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #3
    Great News!!!
    Chad,

    Great to hear that things are going well. I know it was a long battle in the beginning. I am sure you are glad to be finished with those long trips to Charleston. I hope the scan news continues to be good.

    I had my 2.5 year scan Monday of this week. I get the results next Monday. Fingers crossed.

    Let me know if I can provide any assistance with the EC support group.

    Best Regards,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina

    DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
    12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
    2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
    Two year survivor

    Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!
  • JReed
    JReed Member Posts: 428
    #4
    Another Rockstar!
    Chad:

    Thank you - what an awesome way to pay it forward. You are a true inspiration and so glad to hear you're doing so well. Keep trucking buddy! Let us know how your support group goes - we know that they are lucky to have you and it's wonderful of you to take your time to do this for others.

    God Bless You,
    Judy
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  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 Member Posts: 599
    #6
    Chad,
    I am so happy for you
    Chad,

    I am so happy for you and your loved ones. Cherish this wonderful gift.

    Lots of love and hugs,
    Cindy

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